
If you are seeking land tenure, Farmland Access Navigators are here to assist—at no cost to you! Navigators are assigned to land-seeking clients by state and help assess readiness, offer support, and provide resources to help emerging farmers reach their land ownership or rental goals. Many Navigators have their own land access story, so not only do they understand the struggle, they are aware of the many resources available to young and beginning farmers. Navigators also receive regular training to expand their knowledge of these resources to help better guide clients through the process. Whether you need help writing a business plan, advice about how to work with a lender, tips on constructing a solid contract, or help finding land to rent or purchase, Farmland Access Navigators can help.
Due to federal funding freezes, one-to-one support in Minnesota and Wisconsin is currently suspended. Please use the virtual resources linked below and check back here for future updates.
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For assistance with farmland access in Iowa, please contact Martha McFarland at martha.mcfarland@practicalfarmers.org
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For assistance with farmland access in Michigan, please contact Jill Dohner at info@mifarmlink.org
If you need emergency assistance in MN or WI please contact Katie Kubovcik at katiekub0908@gmail.com or 651.528.0608
Self-assessment tools for beginning farmers
Resources
by state-
Iowa
by state- Minnesota
by state- Wisconsin
Affording OURLAND—Greenhorns Guidebook​
Practical Farmers of Iowa (PFI) — Emerging/Exiting Farmers
Renewing the Countryside —Beginning Farmer/Landowner support
Big River Farms —Beginning Farmer Education
Land Stewardship Project —Beginning Farmer/Landowner support​
Sharing Our Roots — Community Landshare/Agrarian Commons​
Kilimo Farm — Emerging Farmers of African Descent​
Minnesota Farmlink Resources/Networking for Emerging/Exiting Farmers​
Marbleseed —Emerging/Exiting Farmers​