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Land Access

These modules explore various ways to find and access urban or rural farmland, including leasing, owning, cooperative ownership, and partnerships, helping you determine the best option for your community and farm goals.

Curriculum

Curriculum

Urban Land Access

Dig into how to find and access farmland in cities. Figure out whether leasing, owning, cooperative land ownership or partnering with a landowner are  best for you, your community and your personal and farm goals.

Participant Handouts:

Activity 3: Case Studies & Videos

Activity 4: Creating City Guides

Activity 5-A: Soil Scorecard

Activity 5-B: Mapping Activities

Rural Land Access

Describe different paths to gain access to land and the considerations that go with each

Participant Handouts

Activity 2: Ideal Farm Site

Activity 3: Learn From Farmers

Activity 4: Create a Land Access Guide

Activity 5-A: Soil Scorecard

Activity 5-B: Mapping Activities

Activity 6: Can I Afford Farmland?

Additional Resources
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This work is supported by the Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program grant no. 2021-70033-35833 from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture. Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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