How can you ensure sustainable practices are used on your farmland after you’re gone?
This guide provides information on these tools to ensure sustainable stewardship when transitioning farmland to future generations:
- Conservation Easements – Legal agreements to limit development while keeping ownership
- Option to Purchase – Lease arrangements with future buying opportunities for beginning farmers
- Land Deals (Land Contracts) – Installment selling where buyers take possession immediately
- Legacy Options – Donation paths to ensure farmland stays in sustainable agriculture
- Farmland Access Hub – Network connecting landowners with beginning farmers
- CRP-TIP Program – Incentives for transitioning CRP land to beginning/disadvantaged farmers
- Helpful Resources – Organizations, websites, and tools to guide your land transition
