Conservation Fund's Lease-to-Own Farmland Program
TL;DR: The Farms Fund helps farmers secure land ownership through lease-to-purchase agreements, addressing farmland affordability and access.
- Lease-to-purchase aids farmland access.
- Conservation Fund supports sustainable farming.
- Addresses high land costs.
- Partnerships foster farm viability.
Why it matters: Farmland access and affordability are critical barriers for new and expanding sustainable farms, impacting food systems and conservation efforts.
Do this next: Explore lease-to-purchase models for land acquisition in your region.
Recommended for: Farmers, land trusts, and policymakers interested in innovative solutions for farmland access and affordability.
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