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The Land is Waiting

Land Access Resources

There are more paths to land than most people realize. From community land trusts to conservation programs, government loans to lease opportunities — we've gathered the resources to help you find your ground.

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Land Trusts

Community land trusts separate land ownership from home ownership, keeping land permanently affordable for stewards who manage and protect it.

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Conservation Programs

Federal and state conservation programs pay landowners and farmers to implement sustainable practices — and can provide access to protected agricultural land.

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Government Programs

USDA and state agencies offer loans, grants, and technical assistance specifically designed to help beginning farmers access land and capital.

Land Trust Alliance

Land Trusts

All 50 states

The national umbrella organization for land trusts across America. Find a local land trust in your region that may offer affordable access to protected farmland.

  • ▸ Find local land trusts by state
  • ▸ Conservation easements that keep land affordable
  • ▸ Stewardship opportunities on protected land
  • ▸ Connects landowners with conservation buyers
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Homestead Community Land Trust

Land Trusts

Pacific Northwest focus

Makes homeownership permanently affordable by separating land ownership from home ownership. The CLT retains ownership of the land while you own the home.

  • ▸ Permanently affordable homeownership
  • ▸ Land remains in trust — home prices stay accessible
  • ▸ Equity building for low-to-moderate income families
  • ▸ Long-term community stability
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USDA Farm Service Agency — Farm Loans

Government Programs

All 50 states

The FSA provides direct and guaranteed loans to help farmers and ranchers who cannot obtain commercial credit. Beginning farmer programs have favorable terms.

  • ▸ Beginning Farmer Direct Loans up to $600,000
  • ▸ Microloan program for small operations (up to $50,000)
  • ▸ Down Payment Loan Program for land purchase
  • ▸ Emergency loan programs for disaster-affected farms
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USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service

Conservation

All 50 states

NRCS provides technical and financial assistance to help farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners conserve natural resources. Multiple programs offer payments for conservation practices.

  • ▸ Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP)
  • ▸ Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP)
  • ▸ Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP)
  • ▸ Payments for implementing conservation practices
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American Farmland Trust

Conservation

National organization

Works to protect farmland from development and keep it in agricultural use. Connects farmers with land access programs and advocates for farmland protection policies.

  • ▸ Farmland protection advocacy
  • ▸ Farmer training and education programs
  • ▸ Land access resources for beginning farmers
  • ▸ Farmland finder tools and databases
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National Young Farmers Coalition

Agricultural Programs

National organization

Advocates for young and beginning farmers on land access, student debt, healthcare, and climate change. Connects young farmers with land access resources.

  • ▸ Land access resources and guides
  • ▸ Farmer-to-farmer land matching programs
  • ▸ Policy advocacy for beginning farmers
  • ▸ Community of 100,000+ young farmers
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Agrarian Trust

Land Trusts

Multiple states

Focuses specifically on keeping farmland affordable and accessible for the next generation of farmers through agrarian commons and land access programs.

  • ▸ Agrarian commons model for shared farmland
  • ▸ Land access for beginning and BIPOC farmers
  • ▸ Farmer training and mentorship
  • ▸ Long-term land tenure security
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USDA Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program

Government Programs

All 50 states

Provides grants to organizations that offer education, mentoring, and technical assistance to beginning farmers and ranchers, including land access education.

  • ▸ Training programs for new farmers
  • ▸ Financial literacy and business planning
  • ▸ Land access education and resources
  • ▸ Connects beginners with experienced mentors
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Farmers Market Coalition — Land Lease Programs

Lease & Manage

Check your municipality

Many municipalities and counties offer lease programs for city-owned agricultural land. Farmers markets and local food councils often coordinate these programs.

  • ▸ Municipal land lease opportunities
  • ▸ Community garden and urban farm programs
  • ▸ Incubator farm programs for beginning farmers
  • ▸ Short-term leases to build experience
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The Conservation Fund

Conservation

National organization

Works to protect land and water resources across America. Offers conservation easements and works with landowners to protect agricultural land while allowing continued farming.

  • ▸ Conservation easements for working farms
  • ▸ Land protection with continued agricultural use
  • ▸ Tax benefits for landowners
  • ▸ Long-term stewardship support
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Know of a Resource We're Missing?

Land access programs vary widely by state and region. If you know of a local land trust, conservation program, or agricultural opportunity not listed here, share it with the community.

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