Our recent projects and clients include:
- Non-farming Landowners and Farm Seekers, Glynwood Center, NY
- Land Access for Beginning Farmers, Stone Barns Center, NY
- Acquiring Land: Strategies and Options, NOFA Winter Conference, NH
- Challenges and Opportunities for Massachusetts Agriculture Commissions, MA
- Farm Succession and Entry, Georgia Organics, GA
- North Dartmouth, Massachusetts Recruited farmer for land and house lease on convent property; preparing for easement and eventual transfer.
- Wilton, New Hampshire 150 acre grass-fed beef collaboration between a farmer seeking land and an investor seeking a sustainable agriculture investment.
- Andover, New Hampshire Phased transfer from owner-operator to non-family successor on a vegetable and berry operation on 32 acres.
- Randolph, Vermont Vegetable and wood products, 80 acres. Assisting two families plan for adding farm homes, transfer of management and assets.
- Bridgewater, Connecticut Second home with 200 acres of farm and forest land. Planning for future agricultural uses by tenant or transferee.
- Berkshires, Massachusetts Business planning assistance for young farmer in preparation for land acquisition.
- North Dartmouth, Massachusetts Mixed operation with retail outlet on 120 acres. Developed farm transfer assessment, convened team and supported entrants through discussions regarding dividing estate while preserving the farm operation.
- Acworth, New Hampshire Vegetable and wood products operation. Transfer plan between current operator to future successor, preserving opportunities for heirs.
- Easton, Massachusetts Agricultural ‘revival’ land use and tenure planning, farmer recruiting, collaboration between private and public landowners.
- Exeter, New Hampshire Orchard operation and vegetable CSA on 35 acres. Developed Memo of Agreement for phased transfer from retiring operators to middle-aged entrants.
- Colrain, Massachusetts Dairy farm transferring to daughter and son-in-law.
- Deerfield, Massachusetts Vegetable and value-added operation on 38 acres. Assessment and recommendations for transfer within family.
- East Bridgewater, Massachusetts 80-acre farm in pumpkins and vegetables. Coaching within the family on farming and development options.
- Plymouth, Massachusetts 12-acre cranberry bog and handling facility for eight area growers; brokered arrangements among owner and buyer and lessee.
- Jefferson, New Hampshire 80-acre farm in hay and vegetables, Succession within family.
- Colebrook, New Hampshire 350-acre former dairy now in hay and vegetables. Transfer outside the family to long time helper.
- Heath, Massachusetts Blueberry farm planning transfer to a cooperative, incorporating farmhouse affordability and public access.
Projects
Farm Leases and Leasing Project
New England-wide USDA-funded project educating farm seekers; 6 workshops, online tutorial, Web resources, technical assistance.
Western Massachusetts Land Trusts and Working Lands
Roundtable and three workshops for land trusts to promote their involvement in working lands conservation projects. Funded by MA Land Trust Coalition.
Farms Forever
Three “Where Do I Start...” guides, technical assistance, farm succession clients for Southeastern MA Agricultural Partnership (SEMAP).
The FarmLASTS Project
National USDA-funded project on farm and ranch access, tenure and succession. Research, curriculum, national conference and online resources.
Transferring the Farm Workshops
Multi-year collaboration with New England Extension and others; daylong workshops and follow-up on farm transfer and succession. Funded by USD/RME.
Women and Farm Transfer
Professional training and workshops for women in four New England states, focusing on farm transfer. Funded by USDA.
Farm Transfer Network of New England
Broad collaboration to create a regional service network, Website, online directory, promotional materials. Multiple funding sources.
Sustainable Communities and Farm Succession
Three multi-stakeholder community workshops on farm succession; farm transfer network development. Funded by USDA/SARE.
Cold Pond Community Land Trust, Acworth, New Hampshire
Consultation to local nonprofit organization acquiring land for permanently affordable farm use.
Friends of the Farm at Hilltop, Suffield, Connecticut
Historic town-owned farm and barn on 45 acres. Feasibility analysis for adaptive reuses of historic barn and land as working farm, agricultural center and community resource.
KROKA Expeditions, Marlowe, New Hampshire
Assisted nonprofit with land acquisition and permitting for wilderness and agriculture education programs.
Mindful Living Initiative, Marlow, New Hampshire
Land use planning and permitting services provided for 225 acre mixed use development as an educational and sustainable agriculture-oriented community.
Private Clients