Land Owners
Productive farmland is an increasingly rare and valuable resource—and successful land transfers take time! Planning ahead for the eventual transition of your land is one of the most important decisions you can make as a landowner. Our new generation of farmers are facing myriad challenges. We’re here to support you and provide a better understanding of those challenges, as well as provide resources to equip you with the means to make the best decisions for you, your land, and incoming farmers.
Get Support Now!
If you would like help making your land available to farmers click the "Intake Form" button below
You can also contact Bonnie Warndahl at Bonnie@rtcinfo.org
If you are just starting to think about passing your land on to a new steward this recorded webinar may help answer some of your questions and provide useful resources!
Helpful links for landowners
Your Farm's Future Steward: What to consider before making your land available to the next generation
Making Farmland Transition Options Available to Landowners
University of Wisconsin Extension webinar based on land legacy article series
Demystifying the Future Farmer and Planning for a Successful Farmland Transition University of Wisconsin Extension article series
Buy, Protect, Sell Webinar Series—American Farmland Trust
Self-assessment tools for land owners
If you’re ready - places to search for new farmers
Resources
by state-
Iowa
by state- Minnesota
by state- Wisconsin
American Farmland Trust—Help with/understanding protecting your land for the future​
Agrarian Trust - protecting farmland​
Agricultural Conservation Easements Webinar for Landowners—Protecting land for future generations​
Practical Farmers of Iowa (PFI) — Emerging/Exiting Farmers
Farm Transitions Toolkit (PFI) — Exiting Farmers
Renewing the Countryside —Beginning Farmer/Landowner support
Kilimo Farm — Emerging Farmers of African Descent​
Land Stewardship Project —Beginning Farmer/Landowner support​
Sharing Our Roots — Community Landshare/Agrarian Commons​
Minnesota Farmlink Resources/Networking for Emerging/Exiting Farmers​