What we do
Educate
We raise awareness and teach by developing and distributing educational and planning tools for farm transfers. We give workshops for farmers and families preparing to transfer their farms.
Consult
We advise and “coach” clients through the farm transfer planning process by providing technical support and facilitation, and by building teams of supportive advisors.
Innovate
We innovate by raising awareness about farm succession. We explore new models and methods for farm transitions, and promote supportive policies. We promote team approaches and strengthen services for assisting transitioning farm families.
Who benefits
Farmers
- Gain access to farmland that is appropriate, affordable and secure
- Are informed, prepared and empowered to make sound land acquisition choices
- Obtain resources and support to find and assess farm properties
- Make good lease and other tenure agreements
Service providers
- Can respond better to the needs of farm seekers
- Have new tools and methods to promote farming opportunity
Communities
- Actively support farmers to access land
- Create more secure farming opportunities
- Have a greater awareness of land access issues
- Foster food security, land stewardship and their local economy
Learn more
- Read our FAQ Who are farm seekers?
- Learn how we help farm seekers.
- Explore our resources for farm seekers.
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