We help farmers connect with farmland owners about opportunities to access land, whether you’re looking for your first farm or land to expand your operation.
Anyone can browse the property listings on FarmLink. Our coordinator can help you list your property on the site and connect you with technical assistance and resources to support you through buying, selling, or leasing land.
If you're a beginning farmer looking for your first farm, we recommend checking out these resources to help you think through all of the considerations:
Searching for, Accessing and Acquiring Farmland- resources from the Maine Farmer Resource Network
How to Find, Access, and Secure Farmland - a guide from Land For Good
Toolbox for Farm Seekers - a library of resources from Land For Good
There are many ways to access farmland, through leasing, purchasing, or other tenure arrangements. This chart outlines many of the options and the various components that you should weigh to determine what makes sense for you and your farm business. If you think leasing might be the best way forward, Land For Good has a great Toolbox for Leasing Farmland.
If you're hoping to buy land, the Finding Farmland Calculator from National Young Farmers Coalition is a helpful tool to use before meeting with your bank. It's a unique mortgage calculator designed to teach farmers about their financing options and creditworthiness when buying farmland. Build one or more purchase scenarios, then compare the total costs, monthly payments, and your scores on several financial ratios. Download the results to have on hand when meeting with a loan officer.
We can help you think through the process and find resources. Fill out the contact form below to get in touch.
