Resources

Find resources to help you access farmland, prepare your land for agriculture, or plan for your farm’s future.

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    Web Soil Survey

    Web Soil Survey (WSS) provides soil data and information produced by the National Cooperative Soil Survey. It is operated by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and provides access to the largest natural resource information system in the world. NRCS has soil maps and data available online for more than 95 percent of the nation’s counties and anticipates having 100 percent in the near future.
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    Natural Resources Conservation Service (USDA)

  • Toolkit

    Farmland Leasing Resources

    In the United States almost 40% of farmland is leased. According to data from the National Agricultural Statistics Service, New York's average cash rental rate is $77 per acre. Leasing land offers an affordable land access option for farmers when compared to purchasing land. A fair, equitable, and secure lease is important for the success of the lease and the relationship between the farmer and landowner. Below are resources on leasing for both farmers and landowners.
    Toolbox for Leasing Farmland - Land for Good
    Lease Your Land - Farmland Information Center
    Farm Lease Builder - Land for Good
    Build-A-Lease Tool - Center for Agriculture & Food Systems
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  • Fact sheet

    Business Planning Resources for Farmers

    A farm business plan is a valuable tool to help famers stay on track to achieve their farm goals such as profitability and growth. A business plan is a written document that defines the business goals, outlines reasons why these goals are attainable and details a plan for reaching these goals. A business plan is not a static document and should be updated regularly. Below are some resources we commonly refer to that can help you draft a business plan.
    Details of a Small Farm Business Plan - Treehugger Article
    Business Plan Workbook - CA Farmlink
    Example Business Plans and Templates - Carrot Project
    Free Plan Your Farm Course - Cornell Small Farms Program
    Farmers' Guide to Business Structures - SARE
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    Farm seeker
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  • Website/webpage

    Farmland Information Center (FIC)

    The Farmland Information Center (FIC) is the nation’s largest online collection for information on farm and ranch land protection and stewardship. The FIC's team of experts respond to requests for information and offer assistance related to farmland protection, on-farm conservation, transferring your farm, supporting agricultural viability, model laws, statistics, and make referrals to other farmland protection entities and more.
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    Resource Library
    Farmland Protection Directory
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    American Farmland Trust

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    Farmland Information Center (FIC) - Toolkits

    On the Farmland Information Center (FIC) farmland owners can find resources and tools to help improve on-farm conservation, protect your land from development, transfer your land to the next generation, and lease land to agricultural producers. Farmers can find resources and tools on how to evaluate and find farmland, how to access capital to begin or expand your farm operation, and how retain and improve rented farmland.
    Farmers and Beginning Farmers
    Farmland Owners
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    American Farmland Trust

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    National Young Farmers Coalition

    We are farmers and ranchers who steward the struggle to transform agriculture. We are an intersectional coalition that works for justice and collective liberation of our food and farm systems. We champion policies that resource connections to the land and foster our health in the face of climate crisis. We advocate for policies that recognize farming as a public service. We work in partnership with social justice movements for a future in which people, land, and relationships are respected. We aspire to stand in ever greater solidarity with global movements that advance human rights – especially the right to food and place.
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    Finding Farmland Calculator
    Calculadora para Encontrar Tierras Agricolas - Español
    Finding Farmland Course
    Finding Farmland (Guidebook)
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    Español
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    National Young Farmers Coalition

  • Website/webpage

    Soil Web (UC Davis/NRCS)

    This interactive map allows you to explore USDA-NCSS soil survey data for locations throughout most of the U.S. It is compatible with smartphones, tablets, and desktop computers.
    Map Tool
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    University of California, Davis - NRCS

  • Funding opportunity

    New York Farm Viability Institute

    The New York Farm Viability Institute is a nonprofit grantmaking organization. We run a competitive grant program seeking to fund agricultural research and education projects that will create and share knowledge to improve the economic viability of New York’s farmers.
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    NYFVI

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    Northeast Farmers of Color Land Trust

    Our programs weave together the framework that the land trust requires to achieve our vision to advance permanent and secure land tenure for farmers and land stewards of color who will care for the land in a sacred manner that honors our ancestors' dreams for regenerative agriculture, sustainable human habitat, climate justice, ceremony, native species ecosystem restoration, and cultural preservation.
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    Reparations Map
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    Northeast Farmers of Color Land Trust

  • Funding opportunity

    NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets

    Our mission is to promote New York State agriculture and its high-quality and diverse products, foster agricultural environmental stewardship, and safeguard the state’s food supply, land, and livestock to ensure the viability and growth of New York’s agriculture industries.
    Soil and Water Conservation District Offices
    Farming
    Funding Opportunities
    Agricultura - Español
    Oportunidades de Financiamiento - Español
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    New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets

Ag Updates

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Applications Open for Dairy Funding Accelerator Program

The Hudson Valley AgriBusiness Development Corporation (HVADC) has opened applications for its upcoming Northeast Dairy Funding Accelerator (DFA) program. The 20-month intensive training curriculum will combine virtual and in-person sessions, as well as group and personalized Business Technical Assistance (BTA) training to help each participant meet their individualized needs. Funding for the program is being provided by the Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center (NE-DBIC). Applications are being accepted until December 1, 2023.

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The Climate Adaptation and Mitigation Fellowship Program is seeking participants!

The Climate Adaptation and Mitigation Fellowship (CAMF) Program is designed to empower farmers and agricultural advisors to gain and share both the knowledge and tools needed to be resilient in the face of climate uncertainty.  This cohort-based learning opportunity is for farmers and agricultural advisors who are interested in climate change adaptation and mitigation strategies and planning, as well as peer-to-peer networking and support. Applications are due by midnight on November 11th, 2023. 

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Register Now for Cornell Small Farms Online Courses!

Are you thinking about starting a small farm? Do you already have a farm that you're looking to expand? Invest in your professional development and you'll see the returns in your business. The Cornell Small Farms Program offers a suite of more than 30 online courses, primarily taught by Cornell Cooperative Extension educators, to help farmers improve their technical and business skills. 

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Looking for an on farm job or have a farm job you are hiring for?

Are you looking for a farm job? Are you a farm looking to hire help? Check out the 'Find a Farm Job' page on the New York Farmland Finder website! 

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