About

Farmland for a New Generation New York (FNGNY) is a program coordinated by American Farmland Trust – in partnership with the State of New York, agricultural organizations, land trusts, and others – that helps farmers seeking land and landowners who want to keep their land in farming.

FNGNY offers the New York Farmland Finder website, a comprehensive tool that includes the listings of available farm properties and farmers seeking land, on-farm jobs, events, and resources as well as a statewide network of Regional Navigators, or partner organizations with dedicated staff, that provide training and on-the-ground customized support for farmers and landowners.

FNGNY offers services to help farmland seekers – new farmers and younger generations of farm families – while supporting retiring farmers and other farmland owners in successfully transferring their farms. This statewide website and support from American Farmland Trust staff and Regional Navigators includes:

  • An online directory of available farm properties across New York and profiles of farmers in search of land
  • Trainings, materials, and model documents to educate and support farmers and landowners
  • Experienced staff who offer a first point of contact to navigate key topics tied to accessing and transferring farmland
  • A pathway to find and access more technical expertise available to support farmers and landowners

Please contact us or a Regional Navigator with questions and to receive assistance with finding your farm, developing your farm succession plans, preparing your land for agriculture, or conserving your farm.

Farmer standing near corn.

Ag Updates

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Starting a New Year with New Growth in New York

The start of a new year aligned with the start for new staff members and transitioning roles for our American Farmland Trust New York team! Meet Heidi, José, Mikaela, and Ashlea and learn a bit about what brought them to their work in saving New York farmland that sustains us below!

Meet Our Growing Team