January 01, 2020

A series of lessons that will prepare you to confidently approach the financial decisions related to acquiring your first farm.

November 01, 2018

Find land access resources and templates.

Whether you own a family farm, ranch or another type of agricultural business, they can connect you to free support and resources - including business planning help, financial guidance, growth strategies and other types of business assistance.

This guide is a resource to guide small business owners in meeting their business’ goals and growing their food business.

The Farmland Information Center (FIC) is a clearinghouse for information about farmland protection and stewardship. It is a partnership between the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and American Farmland Trust (AFT), authorized by the federal Farmland Protection Policy Act (FPPA).

Get resources on food safety, insurance, sales & contracts, value added tourism, etc. 

Use this calculator to build scenarios for purchasing farmland.  You can compare detailed estimates of total costs, monthly payments and affordability metrics, then download the results 
to have on hand when meeting with a loan officer.

Ag Lease 101 helps both land owners and land operators learn about alternative lease arrangements and includes sample written lease agreements for several alternatives. Ag Lease 101 was created by and is maintained by the North Central Farm Management Extension Committee.