Resources

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

  • Organization/agency

    New York State Agricultural Mediation Program

    Our mission is to provide members of the NY agricultural community with quality services as they identify and create their own solutions to family and business challenges and conflicts.
    Homepage
    Workshops
    Conflict Coaching
    Type(s)
    Organization/agency
    Audience(s)
    Español
    Farming landowner
    Non-farming landowner
    Farm seeker
    Service provider
    Farmer
    Author

    NYSAMP

  • Funding opportunity

    Natural Resources Conversation Service (NRCS)

    NRCS provides leadership in a partnership effort to help people conserve, maintain and improve our natural resources and environment.
    NRCS Homepage
    NRCS New York
    Web Soil Survey (WSS)
    Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP)
    Type(s)
    Funding opportunity
    Organization/agency
    Audience(s)
    Farming landowner
    Non-farming landowner
    Farm seeker
    Service provider
    Farmer
    Author

    United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)

  • Organization/agency

    Hudson Valley Farm Hub

    The Hudson Valley Farm Hub is a non-profit center for regenerative agriculture located on 1,500 acres of prime farmland in Hurley, NY. We provide professional farmer training, host and support agricultural research, and serve as an educational resource for advances in food and farming.
    Homepage
    Language Justice
    Type(s)
    Organization/agency
    Audience(s)
    Farming landowner
    Non-farming landowner
    Farm seeker
    Service provider
    Farmer
    Author

    Hudson Valley Farm Hub

  • Toolkit

    Finding, Assessing, and Securing Farmland

    This guide, from New Entry Sustainable Farming Project, will help you answer: What kind of land am I looking for? What sort of land tenure situation is right for me? How do I get started with my land search? What should I look for during a farmland visit? How do I negotiate with a landowner and sign an agreement to use the land?
    Guidebook
    Type(s)
    Toolkit
    Audience(s)
    Farming landowner
    Non-farming landowner
    Farm seeker
    Service provider
    Farmer
    Author

    New Entry Sustainable Farming Project

  • Report/publication/policy

    Farmer's Tax Guide

    This publication explains how the federal tax laws apply to farming. Use this publication as a guide to figure your taxes and complete your farm tax return. If you need more information on a subject, get the specific IRS tax publication covering that subject. We refer to many of these free publications throughout this publication. See chapter 16 for information on ordering these publications.
    Farmer's Tax Guide (Pub #225, 2022)
    Type(s)
    Report/publication/policy
    Audience(s)
    Farming landowner
    Non-farming landowner
    Farm seeker
    Service provider
    Farmer
    Author

    Internal Revenue Service (IRS)

  • Organization/agency

    Farm School NYC

    Training urban agriculture activists and advocates.
    Homepage
    Type(s)
    Organization/agency
    Audience(s)
    Español
    Farm seeker
    Farmer
    Author

    Farm School NYC

  • Worksheet

    Farm Assessment Checklists

    Find here useful worksheets/guides to arrange and determine a successful farm lease/rental agreement.
    Farm Rental Assessment Checklist (UVM Extension)
    Farm Rental Agreement Checklist (Ohio State University Extension)
    Farmland Assessment Checklist (Penn State Extension)
    Type(s)
    Worksheet
    Audience(s)
    Farming landowner
    Non-farming landowner
    Farm seeker
    Farmer
    Author

    Various

  • Funding opportunity

    Farm Service Agency (FSA)

    The USDA's Farm Service Agency implements agricultural policy, administers credit and loan programs, and manages conservation, commodity, disaster and farm marketing programs through a national network of offices.
    Homepage
    Farm Loan Programs
    Cooperative Agreements
    Increasing Land, Capital, and Market Access Program
    FSA Farm Loan Quiz
    Type(s)
    Funding opportunity
    Organization/agency
    Audience(s)
    Farming landowner
    Non-farming landowner
    Farm seeker
    Service provider
    Farmer
    Author

    United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)

  • Organization/agency

    Cornell Cooperative Extension

    Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) puts knowledge to work in pursuit of economic vitality, ecological sustainability and social well-being. Rooted in every county of the state, we bring local experience and research-based solutions together, helping New York state families and communities thrive in our rapidly changing world.
    Homepage
    Local Offices
    Type(s)
    Organization/agency
    Audience(s)
    Farming landowner
    Non-farming landowner
    Farm seeker
    Service provider
    Farmer
    Author

    Cornell University

  • Worksheet

    Business Structure for Small Farms: A Quick Guide

    The business structure a small farm chooses has long-term implications worth careful consideration. The potential impacts of business structures include differences in federal taxation, vulnerability of the owner and family in lawsuits or debts, and operational considerations for current or future family members or partners.
    Business Structure for Small Farms (Guidebook)
    Type(s)
    Worksheet
    Audience(s)
    Farming landowner
    Non-farming landowner
    Farm seeker
    Service provider
    Farmer
    Author

    Washington State University Extension (WSU)

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. 

2023-2024 Online Course List Learn More

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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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