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# Farmland Access Legal Toolkit

Helping farmers and landowners affordably access, transfer, and conserve farmland.

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- [Green Commons of Vermont](https://farmlandaccess.org/green-commons-of-vermont/) - Putney's farmer’s market and community garden previously had tenuous land tenure, but after six years of hard work, Green Commons of Vermont owns the land on which these community assets operate.
- [Southside Community Farm](https://farmlandaccess.org/southside-community-farm/) - Farmer’s name: Southside Community Farm, Phyllis Utley & Cleaster Cotton Acreage: 0.5 acres Location: Asheville, NC Method of Access: handshake Year Founded: 2014 Farm Operation: Vegetables and herbs Asheville’s Southside Community Farm In the historic town of Asheville, North Carolina, a resilient community of growers and friends of the Southside Community Farm are fighting to
- [Cheryl Lewis Alston](https://farmlandaccess.org/cheryl-lewis-alston/) - Farmers name: Cheryl Lewis Alston, Joanne Spruill Acreage: 19 acres owned, 5 acres leased Location: Goldsboro, NC Method of Access: Ownership and lease Year Founded: 2023 Affordability Tools: Purchase and lease Farm Operation: vegetable Cheryl Lewis Alston and her daughter Joanne Spruill are charting a remarkable path in agriculture in the vibrant community of Goldsboro,
- [G4 Farms](https://farmlandaccess.org/g4-farms/) - Farmer name: G4 Farms LLC, owned by Raina Turner-Greenlea, Charles Greenlea III, & George Turner III Method of Access: Inherited family land Acreage: 160 acres in Crawfordville, GA, and an urban homestead on 0.2 acres Location: Crawfordville GA, Atlanta, GA Year Founded: 2016 Affordability Tools: self-funded, federal programs, grants, and donations Farm Operation: Fruits and nuts, medicinal herbs, teas, dyes and fiber
- [Just Harvest](https://farmlandaccess.org/just-harvest/) - Farmer name: Jay L. Richardson Grebe (she/they), Just Harvest Acreage: three acres, small land plots Location: Virginia's Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula Method of Access: Inheritance, city lease Year Founded: 2022 Affordability Tools: self-funded, donations Farm Operation: Vegetables
- [12:03AM Farm](https://farmlandaccess.org/1203am-farm/) - Farmer name: Darius and Shameeka McKoy/12:03AM Farm Acreage: 36 acres Location: Faison, North Carolina Method of Access: Purchase Year Founded: 2022 Affordability Tools: personal investment Farm Operation: vegetable, herb, fruit In the heart of Faison, North Carolina, Darius and Shameeka “Meeka” McKoy are cultivating a farm and a vision for community health and transformation. Meeka,
- [Kendra Ragland](https://farmlandaccess.org/kendra-ragland/) - Farmers name: Kendra Ragland Acreage: collectively, about a ¼ acre Location: Silver Spring, MD Method of Access: Ownership Year Founded: 2022 Affordability Tools: Purchase Farm Operation: Purchase
- [HP Story: Janice](https://farmlandaccess.org/hp-story-janice/) - Heirs Property Story: Janice Client name: “Janice” (Actual names throughout have been redacted and replaced to protect the client’s privacy) Acreage: 0.46 acres, including a house Location: Central North Carolina Year the heirs’ property was created: 2008 Legal tools/strategies used: Settlement negotiations, conversations, external funding Outcome: Settlement Disputes between family members present significant barriers to families
- [HP Story: Wright Family](https://farmlandaccess.org/hp-story-wright-family/) - Heirs Property Story: Wright Family Client name: The “Wright” family (Actual names throughout have been redacted and replaced to protect the client’s privacy) Acreage: 200+ acres Location: Eastern North Carolina Year the heirs’ property was created: 1958 Legal tools/strategies used: LLC formation, joint representation Outcome: TBD The Wrights are a large family, managing a sizeable
- [Suggestions for heirs' property owners](https://farmlandaccess.org/suggestions-for-heirs-property-owners/) - Download PDF by Mavis Gragg, attorney, CEO & co-founder of HeirShares Passing family land from one generation to the next is a source of pride and a huge source of security for families. But holding on to family land can be very challenging. I’ve spoken with hundreds of heirs’ property owners who struggle with finding a
- [Green Heffa Farms](https://farmlandaccess.org/green-heffa-farms/) - Farmer name: Clarenda “Farmer Cee” Stanley Acreage: 14.84 acres Location: Liberty, NC Year Founded: 2018 Affordability Tools: Purchase Farm Operation: organic and regeneratively grown herbs and medicinal plants, including hemp flower
- [Black Cotton](https://farmlandaccess.org/black-cotton/) - Farmers name: Julius Tillery Acreage: 125 Location: Rich Square, NC Method of Access: Ownership Year Founded: Six generations, early 1900s Affordability Tools: Purchase Farm Operation: Cotton, mushrooms, hunting
- [Nature's Candy Farms](https://farmlandaccess.org/natures-candy-farms/) - Farmers name: tenisio seanima Method of Access: Ownership, lease, handshake Acreage: 1/4 acre Location: East Point, GA Year Founded: 2011 Affordability Tools: Purchase, Lease Farm Operation: Vegetable, Specialty Crop
- [Tierra Fértil](https://farmlandaccess.org/tierra-fertil/) - Los agricultores: Chang y Ger Xiong, Christina Dedora, Ben Torpey, John Kenny, Michele Kozloski, Garmai Mawolo, Choua y Kia Xiong Método de acceso: Arrendamiento a largo plazo, tierra pública Superficie en acres: 50 acres Ubicación: Henderson, North Carolina Año de fundación: 2004 Herramientas de asequibilidad: Incubadora agricultora, servidumbre de conservación, agricultura colaborativa, tierra pública Operación agrícola: Verduras orgánicas, huevos, flores y hierbas
- [Greenfield Berry Farm](https://farmlandaccess.org/greenfieldberryfarm/) - Farmers: Daniel and Michele Greenfield Method of Access: Lease, public lands Acreage: 20 acres Location: Cuyahoga, OH Year Founded: 2006 Affordability Tools: Leasing public lands Farm Operation: Berries
- [Windswept Farmstead Cooperative LLC and Dickey Hill Farm](https://farmlandaccess.org/windswept-farmstead-cooperative-llc-and-dickey-hill-farm/) - Farmers: Eric and Alison Rector (senior farmers); Noami Brautigam and James Gagne (junior farmers) Method of Access: Transitional ownership via LLC, lease Acreage: 18 acres Location: Monroe, Maine Year Founded: 1990 Affordability Tools: LLC and lease Farm Operation: Dickey Hill Farm produces organic vegetables and grass-fed beef; Eric and Alison raise chicken and pork and produce artisanal cheese and yogurt
- [Wahl Ranch](https://farmlandaccess.org/wahl-ranch/) - Farmers: Wahl siblings Method of Access: Percentage interest in partnership-owned land Acreage: 2,000 acres Location: Oregon Year Founded: 1874 Affordability Tools: Rolling lease, legal multi-member partnership, federal conservation programs Farm Operation: Ranching
- [Urban Edge Farm](https://farmlandaccess.org/urban-edge-farm/) - Farmers: Chang and Ger Xiong, Christina Dedora, Ben Torpey, John Kenny, Michele Kozloski, Garmai Mawolo, Choua and Kia Xiong Method of Access: Long-term lease, public lands Acreage: 50 acres Location: Cranston, Rhode Island Year Founded: 2004 Affordability Tools: Farm incubator, conservation easement, collaborative arrangement, public lands Farm Operation: Organic vegetables, eggs, flowers, herbs
- [Temple-Wilton Community Farm](https://farmlandaccess.org/temple-wilton-community-farm/) - Farmers: Lincoln Geiger (dairy), Anthony Graham (vegetables), Benjamin Meier (cheesemaker) Method of Access: Long-term leases, fee simple Acreage: 200 acres Location: Wilton, New Hampshire Year Founded: 1986 Affordability Tools: LLC, nonprofit status, land trust, conservation easements, rolling 99-year ground leases, community fundraising Farm Operation: Diversified operation, including raw milk and cheese, biodynamically grown vegetables, pastured broiler chickens, laying hens, pigs, grass-fed beef and veal
- [Sunbow Farm](https://farmlandaccess.org/sunbow/) - Farmers: Yadira Ruiz and Nate Johnson (junior farmers); Harry MacCormack and Cheri Clark (senior farmers) Method of Access: Lease Acreage: 15 acres Location: Corvallis, Oregon Year Founded: 1972 Affordability Tools: Lease, LLC, living trust Farm Operation: Vegetables
- [Say Hay Farm](https://farmlandaccess.org/say-hay-farm/) - Farmers: Chris Hay Method of Access: Lease Acreage: 50+ acres Location: Esparto, Yolo County, California Year Founded: 2010 Affordability Tools: Long-term lease with option to purchase, long-term lease with right of first refusal Farm Operation: Organic vegetables, pastured eggs
- [Pine Island Community Farm](https://farmlandaccess.org/pine-island-community-farm/) - Farmers: Chuda and Gita Dhaurali, Theogène and Hyacinthe Mahoro Method of Access: Lease Acreage: 230 acres: 80 acres are grazed, 8 acres are used for vegetable production, and the remaining acreage is used for beekeeping and ecological protection Location: Colchester, Vermont Year Founded: 2013 Affordability Tools: Collaborative arrangement, nonprofit status, lease, land trust Farm Operation: Vegetables, goats, chickens
- [Natick Community Organic Farm](https://farmlandaccess.org/natick-community-organic-farm/) - Farmers: Lynda Simkins as Executive Director, additional full-time staff, seasonal and part-time youth, and adult employees/trainees Method of Access: Long-term lease on public lands with management contract Acreage: 27 acres Location: Natick, MA Year Founded: 1975 Affordability Tools: Leasing public lands, nonprofit status Farm Operation: Produce, flowers, maple syrup, meat, wool yarn, honey
- [Hmong American Farmers Association](https://farmlandaccess.org/hafa/) - Farmers: HAFA members, who typically have over 20 years of experience growing on less than 10 acres of land Method of Access: Long-term lease with option to buy Acreage: 155 acres Location: Vermillion Township, Minnesota Year Founded: 2013 (farm), 2011 (HAFA) Affordability Tools: Research and incubator farm, conservation easement Farm Operation: Vegetables and flowers
- [Hillen Homestead](https://farmlandaccess.org/hillen-homestead/) - Farmers: Maya Kosok Method of Access: License, lease pending (rolling lease) Acreage: Two lots, about 1/4 acre combined Location: Baltimore, Maryland Year Founded: 2013 Affordability Tools: Use of public land Farm Operation: Flowers
- [Higher Ground Rooftop Farm](https://farmlandaccess.org/higher-ground/) - Farmers: John Stoddard Method of Access: Lease Acreage: 1.3 acres Location: Boston, Massachusetts Year Founded: 2013 Affordability Tools: Urban rooftop farming, lease, fundraising donations Farm Operation: Produce, herbs
- [Growing Veterans](https://farmlandaccess.org/growing-veterans/) - Farmers: Chris Wolf is the Farm Manager and oversees hundreds of veterans and volunteers Method of Access: Lease with option to purchase Acreage: 3 - 40 acres - there are three farms at different locations: Whatcom County Farm, Skagit County Farm, and Auburn Farm Location: Washington State Year Founded: 2012 Affordability Tools: Nonprofit status, short-term lease with option to purchase, "pay with product" rent Farm Operation: Berries, vegetables
- [Full and By Farm](https://farmlandaccess.org/full-and-by-farm/) - Farmers: James Graves and Sara Kurak Method of Access: Ownership Acreage: 100 acres Location: Essex, NY Year Founded: 2010 Affordability Tools: Conservation easement, land trust Farm Operation: Vegetables, meat, eggs
- [Elmer Farm](https://farmlandaccess.org/elmer-farm/) - Farmers: Spencer and Jennifer Blackwell Method of Access: Ownership Acreage: 89 acres Location: Middlebury, VT Year Founded: 2006 Affordability Tools: Conservation easement, OPAV, land trust Farm Operation: Vegetables and grains
- [Diggers' Mirth](https://farmlandaccess.org/diggers-mirth/) - Farmers: Hilary Martin, Dylan Zeitlyn, Elango Dev, Sophia Zowat Method of Access: Lease Acreage: 11 acres Location: Burlington, Vermont Year Founded: 1992 Affordability Tools: Farm incubator, collaborative farming, LLC Farm Operation: Vegetables and salad greens
- [Caretaker Farm](https://farmlandaccess.org/caretaker-farm/) - Farmers: Bridget Spann and Don Zasada (junior farmers); Sam and Elizabeth Smith (senior farmers) Method of Access: Bridget and Don own the farmhouse and structures and rent the farmland via a ground lease Acreage: 35 acres Location: Berkshires, Massachusetts Year Founded: 2006 (Don and Bridget's operation); 1991 (Sam and Elizabeth's CSA); 1969 (Sam and Elizabeth's operation) Affordability Tools: Ground lease, conservation easement, community fundraising, land trust Farm Operation: Diversified animal and vegetable operation with 200 varieties of 40 different crops every season, plus chickens and pigs
- [Brooklyn Grange](https://farmlandaccess.org/brooklyn/) - Farmers: Ben Flanner, Anastasia Cole Pakias, Gwen Schantz, and colleagues Method of Access: Lease Acreage: 5.6 acres on 3 rooftops Location: Brooklyn and Queens, New York Year Founded: 2010 Affordability Tools: Lease Farm Operation: Diversified vegetables, agritourism (dinners, weddings, workshops, farm tours), landscaping services
- [Incubator](https://farmlandaccess.org/incubator/)
- [Gifting](https://farmlandaccess.org/gifting/)
- [Healthcare Planning](https://farmlandaccess.org/healthcare-planning/)
- [Sales](https://farmlandaccess.org/sales/)
- [Innovative Leases](https://farmlandaccess.org/innovative-leases/)
- [Ed Cox](https://farmlandaccess.org/ed-cox/) - Law Firm: Orsborn, Milani, Mitchell, & Goedken, L.L.P., IA Practices general practice law, agricultural law, real estate, property litigation, estate planning, and probate law Licensed to practice in Iowa and Missouri Represents farmers and landowners Ed says: “As we explored unique ways to incorporate conservation into land tenure arrangements, it caused me to think outside
- [Amanda Heyman](https://farmlandaccess.org/amanda-heyman/) - Law Firm: Heyman Legal, MN Practices trademark law, food business law, and consults on sustainable and organic farm and food law Licensed to practice in Minnesota Represents farmers and food entrepreneurs and consults with food-related institutions Amanda says: “Don’t wait until disaster strikes to get your legal ducks in a row. It takes just a little
- [Lauren Handel](https://farmlandaccess.org/lauren-handel/) - Law Firm: Handel Food Law, NJ Practices regulatory compliance, commercial contracts, litigation, intellectual property law Licensed to practice in New York, New Jersey, and Maryland Represents farmers, restaurant owners, food manufacturers and distributors Lauren says: “The first thing to think about is, what interests you the most?” From Big Law To Food Law Food law
- [Amy Manzelli](https://farmlandaccess.org/amy-manzelli/) - Law Firm: BCM Environmental & Land Law, PLLC, NH, VT, MA Practices environmental, conservation, and land use law Licensed to practice in New Hampshire Represents farmers, land trusts Amy says: “I don’t do what [farmers] do, so I need to ask.” Amy's Background Amy Manzelli has been using her law license to advocate on behalf
- [Veterans Benefits](https://farmlandaccess.org/veterans-benefits/)
- [Leasing App](https://farmlandaccess.org/leasing-app/) - Don Zasada and Bridget Spann met in Chile while volunteering as community organizers in a rural village. After their volunteer commitments concluded, the couple moved to Boston...
- [Disclaimer](https://farmlandaccess.org/disclaimer/)
- [Wingate](https://farmlandaccess.org/wingate/)
- [Rock Steady](https://farmlandaccess.org/rock-steady/)
- [Kathryn Williams, Esq.](https://farmlandaccess.org/kathryn-williams-esq/) - Law Firm: Scarpetti & Scroggins, New Hampshire Licensed to Practice: Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Elder Law “A plan is everything – not planning is likely to end up with a disaster.” On tackling issues in farm succession: Kathryn Williams is an estate planning and elder law attorney with Scarpetti & Scroggins
- [Beth Boepple](https://farmlandaccess.org/beth-boepple/) - Law Firm: BCM Environmental & Land Law, PLLC, NH, VT, MA Practices real estate, land use, corporate, commercial, banking, farm, and food law Licensed to practice in Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont Represents farmers, businesses, nonprofit organizations Beth says: “Food and cooking and farming is part of what I do, part of what I love.”
- [Kathryn Williams](https://farmlandaccess.org/kathryn-williams/) - Law Firm: Scarpetti & Scroggins, NH Practices estate planning and elder law Licensed to practice in Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire Represents farm families and farm businesses Kathryn says: “A plan is everything—not planning is likely to end up with a disaster.” Creating Transitions For Farm Families Kathryn Williams is an estate planning and elder law
- [Jason Foscolo](https://farmlandaccess.org/jason-foscolo/) - Law Firm:The Food Law Firm, NY Practices labeling compliance law, product recalls, commercial contracts, liability, trademarks Licensed to practice in New York Represents farmers, restaurant owners, food manufacturers and distributors, co-packers, importers Jason says: “I’m simply a guy that likes to eat.” Jason's Background Jason Foscolo didn’t grow up on a farm and doesn’t have
- [James F. Raymond](https://farmlandaccess.org/james-f-raymond-esq-2/) - Law Firm: Upton & Hatfield, LLP, NH Practices estate planning, business, and real estate law Licensed to practice in Maine, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire Represents farmers and food entrepreneurs James says: “In the old days, a lawyer in practice learned a lot of different things—business, probate, litigation . . . and now there is more
- [Blue House Farm](https://farmlandaccess.org/blue-house-farm/)
- [Meridian Orchards](https://farmlandaccess.org/meridian-orchards/)
- [John Schwarz](https://farmlandaccess.org/john-schwarz/) - Law Firm Schwarz Law Office PC, IN, MI Practices agricultural, business, and general law Licensed to practice in Indiana and Michigan Represents farmers, businesses, individuals John says “People in rural areas need help too.” John's Background For John Schwarz, finding agricultural law was a homecoming in a sense. After growing up on a farm in
- [Pie Ranch](https://farmlandaccess.org/pie-ranch/)
- [Seth Handy](https://farmlandaccess.org/seth-handy/) - Law Firm Handy Law, LLC, RI Practices food & agriculture law, energy, environmental, real estate, and business law, and dispute resolution Licensed to practice in Rhode Island and Massachusetts Represents producers and aggregators Seth says “It all goes back to what you care about.” Seth's Background Seth Handy is relatively new to the food field. After
- [Megan Harris-Pero](https://farmlandaccess.org/megan-harris-pero/) - Law Firm: Harris-Pero Legal Counsel, PLLC, NY and PA Practices small business planning and law, estate planning, elder law Licensed to practice in New York and Pennsylvania Represents farmers and food businesses, other small businesses, and families Megan says: “Farmers undergo business and family life transitions—there are many opportunities to plan.” Finding Her Focus Megan
- [Jessica Jay](https://farmlandaccess.org/jessica-jay/) - Law Firm Conservation Law, P.C., CO Practices land conservation law Licensed to practice in Colorado Represents land trusts, government entities, and landowners Jessica says: “Make it happen, because we need [new attorneys’] help.” Targeted Work Jessica Jay’s practice area is relatively narrow, compared with some of the attorneys featured here. She works in land conservation
- [Gretchen Elsner](https://farmlandaccess.org/gretchen-elsner/) - Law Firm: Elsner Law & Policy, LLC, NM Practices food law, election law, nonprofit organizational law, litigation, legislative & administrative advocacy, socio-legal policy research & analysis Licensed to practice in New Mexico Represents farmers and local food businesses, local political parties and candidates, philanthropists, and nonprofit organizations Gretchen says: “Food has implications for how we treat

## Pages

- [HOME](https://farmlandaccess.org/) - Helping farmers and landowners affordably access, transfer, and conserve farmland. Leasing Discover how farm leasing can help new farmers access land and build equity. Access Explore creative arrangements for making farmland access more affordable. Transfer Understand methods and strategies for transferring a farm to the next generation. Build Your Own Draft Lease The Farm Lease
- [Farm Transfer](https://farmlandaccess.org/farm-transfer/) - Heirs' Property Heirs’ property has important implications for how owners can use their land. Wills Learn how to use a will as part of a successful farm transfer plan. Trusts Trusts can provide a smooth transfer from one generation to the next. Contract for Deed Explore the risks and benefits of a private installment sale.
- [About](https://farmlandaccess.org/about/) - About the Toolkit Land access and farm transfer are two of the most important issues farmers face. The goal of the Farmland Access Legal Toolkit is to provide a helpful resource for farmers who need land in order to farm, and for farmers who want to transition their land to another farmer, as part of
- [Guide to Creating an Agrarian Commons (or more generally, community-based land stewardship)](https://farmlandaccess.org/guide-to-creating-an-agrarian-commons/) - The Agrarian Commons is a model of land stewardship and access that allows for community ownership of farmland. In partnership with the nonprofit Agrarian Trust, which established several Agrarian Commons across the US in 2020, CAFS created the following legal guide for anyone interested in establishing one. The guide contains sample land donation agreements, bylaws, an equitable lease, and more. While focused on
- [Farm Lease Builder](https://farmlandaccess.org/farm-lease-builder/) - The Farm Lease Builder guides you through important common issues in farmland leases and helps you create a roadmap for your landlord/tenant relationship.
- [Farm Lease Builder Tool](https://farmlandaccess.org/farm-lease-builder/farm-lease-builder-tool/) - Generate a draft farm lease agreement customized to your farm's needs. Download as a PDF or convert it to a Word doc. For landlords, tenants, and lawyers.
- [Land Trusts](https://farmlandaccess.org/land-trusts/) - What Are Land Trusts? What Do Land Trusts Protect? Legal Tools of The Land Trust Trade Types of Land Trusts Examples of Farmers Working With Land Trusts Potential Land Trust Challenges Additional Resources What Are Land Trusts? Land trusts are generally nonprofit, charitable organizations that own and manage land, or own and manage certain property
- [Wills](https://farmlandaccess.org/wills/) - Overview What Is A Will? How Wills Work How Wills Relate to Farm Transfer Pros and Cons How An Attorney Can Help Additional Resources Overview A will is a legal document directing how your assets will be distributed after death. To ensure farm transfer goals are met, a will can generally be used in combination
- [Heirs' Property](https://farmlandaccess.org/heirs-property/) - Overview How Heirs' Property Works Amount of Land Owned as Heirs' Property Challenges for Heirs' Property Owners Uniform Partition of Heirs Property Act Importance of Wills and Estate Planning Understanding the Legal Issues in Your State State Incentives to Clear Title and Facilitate Property Transfer: A Focus on Vermont Heirs Property Case Studies A Lawyer's
- [Collaborative Farming](https://farmlandaccess.org/collaborative-farming/) - Overview Pros and Cons Types of Farm Collaborations Informal Incubator Leasing Formal Business Entity Cooperative LLC Partnership How an Attorney Can Help Additional Resources Overview Farming collaboratively allows farmers to pool resources and work together for mutual benefit. It requires cooperation, compromise, and trust. This page will cover some of the pros and cons of
- [Propiedad de Herederos](https://farmlandaccess.org/recursos-en-espanol/propiedad-de-herederos/) - 1. Descripción2. Cómo Funciona la Propiedad de Herederos3. Cantidad de Tierras Poseídas como Propiedad de Herederos4. Contexto Histórico5. Retos para los Propietarios de Propiedad de Herederos6. Ley Uniforme de Partición de Propiedad de Herederos7. Importancia de Testamentos y Planificación Patrimonial8. NUEVO: Comprender las Cuestiones Jurídicas de Su Estado9. Sugerencias de un Abogado para los Propietarios
- [Farmer Wisdom](https://farmlandaccess.org/farmer-wisdom/) - Following is some advice from the farmers, landowners, and farm advocates from around the country whom we interviewed while developing this toolkit. Although farm operations vary widely by type and by location, the wisdom we gleaned from talking with these individuals is broadly applicable. Hard-Won Farmer Wisdom Handshake deals fall through; lawyers provide negotiating power
- [Property Donation Agreement](https://farmlandaccess.org/land-trusts/agrarian-commons-guide/property-donation/) - SAMPLE REAL PROPERTY DONATION AGREEMENT AGRARIAN TRUST TO _________________ This Real Property Donation Agreement (the “Agreement”) is made on______________, between ______________, a __________________ corporation and/or its assigns (“Donor”) and_________________, a ___________ ,_________ corporation and/or its assigns (“Donee”). Donor and Donee may each be referred to herein as a “Party” and collectively as the “Parties.”
- [Equitable Lease](https://farmlandaccess.org/land-trusts/agrarian-commons-guide/equitable-lease/) - SAMPLE LEASE AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN _______________________ AND Agrarian Land Trust TABLE OF CONTENTS Preamble………………………………………….……………… Recitals…………………………………………………………………………………. Article 1: Definitions…………………………………………..…………………………. Article 2: Use and Occupancy……………………………………………………………. Article 3: Term……………………………………………………………………….. Article 4: Operation Charges, Stewardship Contribution, and Real Estate Taxes…….. Article 5: Indemnification and Hold Harmless……………………………………… Article 6: Assignment, Subletting, and Financing…………………………………. Article 7: Maintenance and Repairs……………………………………….………
- [Legal Entity Choice Comparison](https://farmlandaccess.org/land-trusts/agrarian-commons-guide/legal-entity-choice/) - Introduction to the Legal Entity Choice Comparison Chart This chart is not a comprehensive list of the ways that farmers and farming organizations can hold land. It is an ongoing exploration of how to use existing legal entity choices to preserve land for agricultural use, permanently remove that land from the speculative market, and lower
- [501(c)(3) Commons Bylaws](https://farmlandaccess.org/land-trusts/agrarian-commons-guide/501c3-commons-bylaws/)
- [Trusts](https://farmlandaccess.org/trusts/) - Overview What Are Trusts? How Do Trusts Work? Trust Types Revocable Living Trusts Irrevocable Living Trusts Testamentary Trusts How An Attorney Can Help Additional Resources Overview Trusts can help farmers manage and distribute their assets in order to meet farm transfer goals – both during life and after death. Trusts that can be used during
- [Long-Term Healthcare Planning](https://farmlandaccess.org/long-term-healthcare-planning/) - Overview What Is Long-Term Healthcare? Why Is It Important? How Does Long-Term Healthcare Planning Relate to Farm Transfer? How Can Farmers Pay For Long-Term Healthcare? What Is The Difference Between Medicare And Medicaid? How Can Farm Transfer Affect Medicaid Eligibility? How An Attorney Can Help Additional Resources Overview Long-term healthcare planning is important for all
- [Gifting](https://farmlandaccess.org/gifting/) - Overview What Is a Gift? How Do Gifts Work? How Do Gifts Relate to Farm Transfer? Advantages and Disadvantages of Gifts How an Attorney Can Help Additional Resources Overview A gift is a transfer of an asset (something of value) from one person to another in which the gift giver receives no payment (or a
- [Farm Sales](https://farmlandaccess.org/sales/) - Overview How a Traditional Farm Sale Works Government Resources for Farm Buyers Considerations for Farm Buyers How an Attorney Can Help Additional Resources Overview Although the high cost of farmland and an inability to qualify for a traditional bank mortgage loan is often a barrier to farm ownership for new farmers with limited capital or
- [Contracts for Deed](https://farmlandaccess.org/contract-for-deed/) - Overview What Are Contracts for Deed? How Do Contracts for Deed Work? How Do Contracts for Deed Relate to Farm Transfer? Advantages and Disadvantages of Contracts for Deed Important Considerations How An Attorney Can Help Additional Resources Overview A contract for deed is a private agreement between a landowner (a seller) and a buyer that
- [Recursos en Español](https://farmlandaccess.org/recursos-en-espanol/) - El Estuche de Herramientas Legales para Acceso a Tierras Agrícolas, está diseñado para ayudar a los agricultores y propietarios de tierras a tener acceso, transferencia y conservación de las tierras agrícolas. Descubra cómo el arrendamiento de tierras agrícolas puede ayudar a los agricultores a obtener acceso a tierras e incrementar el derecho de propiedad de
- [State-Specific Leasing Issues](https://farmlandaccess.org/state-specific-issues/) - Allowed Number of Years Acceptable Agricultural Practices Agritourism Protection for Tenants with Crops in the Ground Lease Termination Notice Rules Tenant Rights Upon Sale of Leased Property Requirements for a Valid Farm Lease Recording Requirements Property Tax Exemptions Water Issues Other State-Specific Issues How an Attorney Can Help Additional Resources Laws related to agricultural leases
- [Leasing Resources](https://farmlandaccess.org/leasing-resources/) - This page contains resources from organizations across the country that can be used to learn more about lease arrangements, different types of leases, and particular types of lease provisions. Each resource is briefly described below. Resource List Debra Heleba, Land Link Vermont; David Major, Major Farm; and Bill Snow, University of Vermont Extension, Keeping Farmland
- [Lease-to-Own](https://farmlandaccess.org/lease-to-own/) - Using Lease-to-Own To Transfer Farmland & Farm Businesses Lease-to-Own Written Agreement Long-Term Versus Short-Term Pros and Cons Special Considerations How An Attorney Can Help Additional Resources Using Lease-To-Own to Transfer Farmland & Farm Businesses Lease-to-own allows farmers to transfer land with flexible options, a test period, and less debt for the incoming (tenant) farmer. Leasing
- [Questions To Consider Before Signing A Lease](https://farmlandaccess.org/questions-to-consider/) - Overview Questions To Ask When Considering A Farm Lease Farm Lease Checklists How An Attorney Can Help Overview It’s always a good idea to ask questions before entering into a farm lease. The following list of questions is a good starting place, and the farm lease checklists listed below are valuable resources to help you
- [LLC-Based Farm Transfer](https://farmlandaccess.org/farm-transfer/llc/) - Overview LLC Basics LLC Operating Agreement Why Use An LLC For Farm Transfer? LLC Pros and Cons How Does An LLC Farm Transfer Work? How An Attorney Can Help Additional Resources Overview LLCs (limited liability companies) can be used to transfer farmland and farm businesses to one or more people over a period of time.
- [Conservation Easements](https://farmlandaccess.org/conservation-easements/) - Overview Tools for Revenue, Affordability, and Legacy Sale, Donation, and Bargain Sale Land Trust or Government Agency How Conservation Easements Work The Conservation Easement Deed Impact on Future Landowners Impact on the Value of the Land What About a Mortgage? Pros and Cons of Conservation Easements How an Attorney Can Help Additional Resources Overview A
- [Veterans Programs](https://farmlandaccess.org/veterans-benefits/) - Overview Veterans Programs How an Attorney Can Help Additional Resources Overview Federal programs are available to help farmer veterans... Purchase a farmhouse Access business education and develop the skills necessary to start and run a successful farm operation Get on-the-ground training with working farmers Gain priority entry into competitive farm conservation programs that provide financial
- [Property Tax Savings](https://farmlandaccess.org/propertytax/) - Property Tax Savings for Farmland How Does Differential Assessment Work? Key Aspects Impact on Future Landowners Impact on the Value of Land Enrolling Leased Land Violating or Ending a Program How an Attorney Can Help State-By-State Resources Property Tax Savings for Farmland Differential assessment and current use programs help owners of farmland and other open
- [OPAVs](https://farmlandaccess.org/opavs/) - What Is an OPAV? Tools for Revenue, Affordability, and Legacy Sale, Donation, and Bargain Sale Land Trust or Government Agency How OPAVs Work The OPAV Deed Impact on Future Landowners Impact on the Value of Land What About a Mortgage? Pros and Cons of OPAVs How an Attorney Can Help Additional Resources What Is an
- [Creative Leasing](https://farmlandaccess.org/creative-leasing/) - Overview Ground Leases Equity-Building Lease Provisions Lease-To-Own Leasing from Public Land Leasing Land with Conservation Easements and/or OPAVs Perspectives How an Attorney Can Help Additional Resources Overview Before describing examples of creative leasing arrangements, it is important to define a basic farm lease. A farm lease is a written agreement between a landowner and a
- [Agricultura Colaborativa](https://farmlandaccess.org/agriculturacolaborativa/) - Resumen Ventajas y Desventajas Tipos de Colaboraciones Agrícolas Informal Incubadora Arrendamiento Entidad Formal Comercial Cooperativas LLC Sociedades Cómo Puede Ayudarle un Abogado Recursos Adicionales Resumen El cultivar colaborativamente permite que los agricultores reúnan sus recursos y trabajen juntos para el beneficio mutuo. Sin embargo, el cultivar colaborativamente también requiere cooperación, acuerdos y confianza. Esta página analizará
- [501(c)(2) Commons Bylaws](https://farmlandaccess.org/land-trusts/agrarian-commons-guide/501c2-commons-bylaws/)
- [Preguntas sobre Arrendamientos Agrícolas](https://farmlandaccess.org/questions-to-consider-espanol/) - Resumen Preguntas sobre Arrendamientos Agrícolas Cómo le Puede Ayudar un Abogado Resumen Siempre es buena idea hacer preguntas antes de llevar a cabo un arrendamiento agrícola. La siguiente lista de preguntas es un buen comienzo y la lista de revisión mencionada abajo es un recurso valioso para ayudarle a tener una idea sobre lo que
- [Acuerdo de Arrendamiento con Opción de Compra](https://farmlandaccess.org/opcion-de-compra/) - Utilizando acuerdos arrendamiento con opción de compra para transferir tierras y negocios agrícolas Acuerdo por escrito del arrendamiento con opción de compra Ventajas de términos a corto versus largo tiempo Ventajas y desventajas Consideraciones especiales Cómo puede ayudar un abogado Recursos adicionales Utilizando acuerdos de arrendamientos con opción de compra para transferir tierras y negocios
- [OPAVs](https://farmlandaccess.org/opavs-espanol/) - ¿Qué es una OPAV? Herramientas para ingresos, asequibilidad y legado Venta, donación y venta a precio reducido Fideicomiso o una agencia gubernamental Cómo funciona la OPAV Título de la OPAV Impacto sobre los futuros propietarios de terreno Impacto sobre el valor del terreno ¿Qué hay de una hipoteca? Ventajas y desventajas de la OPAV Cómo
- [Good Faith Understanding](https://farmlandaccess.org/land-trusts/agrarian-commons-guide/good-faith-understanding/)
- [501(c)(25) Commons Bylaws](https://farmlandaccess.org/land-trusts/agrarian-commons-guide/501c25-commons-bylaws/)
- [Ecological Stewardship & Farm and Ranch Standards](https://farmlandaccess.org/land-trusts/agrarian-commons-guide/ecological-stewardship-farm-and-ranch-standards/) - Discussion: Stewardship Standards Introduction The appropriate ecological stewardship and community practices are place-specific. The decisions on how best to steward land and nurture community should be reached collaboratively, and with cultural and place-specific values in mind. -- Regional Standards There are various ways to set stewardship standards in a lease. Standards can be region or
- [Recursos Adicionales](https://farmlandaccess.org/recursos-adicionales/) - Esta página contiene recursos agrícolas recopilados de organizaciones de todo el país. Estos recursos se pueden utilizar para obtener más información sobre diversos temas, como arrendamientos, impuestos, herramientas de planes de negocios para agricultores y más. Cada recurso tiene una breve descripción. Lista de Recursos Agriculture & Land Based Association (ALBA), Farmer Resources Guía para
- [Servidumbre de Conservación](https://farmlandaccess.org/servidumbre-de-conservacion/) - Resumen Herramientas para Ingresos, Disponibilidad y Legado Venta, Donación, y Venta a Precio Rebajado Fideicomiso Agrícola o una Agencia Gubernamental Cómo Funciona la Servidumbre de Conservación Título de la Servidumbre de Conservación Impacto sobre los Futuros Propietarios de Terrenos Impacto sobre el Valor del Terreno ¿Qué Hay de una Hipoteca? Ventajas y Desventajas de las
- [Arrendamiento Creativo](https://farmlandaccess.org/creative-leasing-espanol/) - Resumen Arrendamiento de Terrenos Cláusulas para Incremento de Capital Arrendamiento con Opción de Compra Arrendamiento de Terrenos Públicos Arrendamiento de Terrenos con Servidumbre de Conservación y/o OPAV Perspectivas Cómo le Puede Ayudar un Abogado Resumen Antes de describir ejemplos de arreglos de arrendamientos creativos, es importante el definir un arrendamiento agrícola básico. Un arrendamiento agrícola
- [Experiencia Agrícola](https://farmlandaccess.org/farmer-wisdom-espanol/) - Lo siguiente es un consejo por parte de los agricultores, propietarios de tierra y protectores de la agricultura quienes entrevistamos cuando estábamos elaborando este estuche de herramientas. Aun cuando las operaciones agrícolas varían extensamente en tipo y por localidad, el conocimiento que recabamos al hablar con estos individuos aplica en general. EXPERIENCIA AGRÍCOLA Los acuerdos
- [Transferencia de una Sociedad Agrícola de Responsabilidad Limitada (LLC)](https://farmlandaccess.org/llc-espanol/) - Resumen Elementos Básicos de una LLC Acuerdo de Operaciones de una LLC ¿Por qué Utilizar una LLC para Transferir una Operación Agrícola? Ventajas y Desventajas de una LLC Cómo Funciona la Transferencia de una LLC Agrícola Cómo Puede Ayudar Un Abogado Recursos Adicionales Resumen Las LLC (sociedades de responsabilidad limitada) pueden utilizarse para transferir tierras
- [Survey Spanish Language](https://farmlandaccess.org/survey-espanol/)
- [Survey](https://farmlandaccess.org/survey/)
- [Handshake Deals](https://farmlandaccess.org/handshake-deals/) - Overview If You're Counting on It, Get It in Writing What Should My Written Lease Include? How an Attorney Can Help Additional Resources Overview Many farming arrangements rest on handshake deals – essentially trusting another person’s word. When there is not much at stake, and flexibility is important, unwritten handshake deals can be a helpful
- [Acuerdos Verbales](https://farmlandaccess.org/handshake-deals-espanol/) - Resumen Si Usted Depende en ése Acuerdo, Póngalo por Escrito ¿Qué Debería Incluir mi Contrato de Arrendamiento? Cómo le Puede Ayudar un Abogado Resumen Muchos de los arreglos agrícolas dependen en acuerdos con un apretón de manos – básicamente confiando en la palabra de la otra persona. Cuando no hay mucho en peligro y la
- [Working with a Lawyer](https://farmlandaccess.org/how-to-use-a-lawyer/)
- [Farm Lawyers](https://farmlandaccess.org/farm-lawyers/) - Get to know some of the lawyers practicing farm and food law nationwide. Beth Boepple Moving from the restaurant business into land, farm, and food law Ed Cox Thinking outside the box and bringing creativity to farm and land law Gretchen Elsner Representing farmers, agriculture nonprofits, and consumers Jason Foscolo A guy that likes to
- [Leasing](https://farmlandaccess.org/leasing/) - Questions to Consider Before Signing a Lease Build a solid farm lease with these tools and checklists. Additional Leasing Resources Leasing guides from farm organizations nationwide. State-Specific Issues Find out how state laws could affect your farm lease and farm business. Handshake Deals Protect your time, money, and relationships by creating a written lease. Farmer
- [When to Work with Lawyers](https://farmlandaccess.org/how-to-use-a-lawyer/when-to-work-with-lawyers/)
- [Concerns about Working with Lawyers](https://farmlandaccess.org/how-to-use-a-lawyer/addressing-concerns/)
- [How to Find a Lawyer](https://farmlandaccess.org/how-to-use-a-lawyer/how-do-i-find-a-lawyer/)
- [Why Work with a Lawyer](https://farmlandaccess.org/how-to-use-a-lawyer/why-work-with-a-lawyer/)
- [Get the Most out of Working with a Lawyer](https://farmlandaccess.org/how-to-use-a-lawyer/how-to-get-the-most-from-working-with-a-lawyer/)
- [What to Ask before Choosing a Lawyer](https://farmlandaccess.org/how-to-use-a-lawyer/questions-to-ask-a-lawyer/)
- [What to Expect from a Lawyer](https://farmlandaccess.org/how-to-use-a-lawyer/what-to-expect-from-a-lawyer/)
- [What to Look for in a Lawyer](https://farmlandaccess.org/how-to-use-a-lawyer/what-should-i-look-for-in-a-lawyer/)
- [What a Lawyer Costs](https://farmlandaccess.org/how-to-use-a-lawyer/how-much-do-lawyers-cost/)
- [Federal Conservation Programs](https://farmlandaccess.org/federal-conservation-programs/) - Overview The Farm Bill Resources to Help Farmers Navigate Farm Programs Get to Know Local USDA Folks Keep in Mind How an Attorney Can Help Additional Resources Overview There are many federal government programs offering financial and technical assistance to farmers, and many of these are available to encourage beginning farmers and sustainable practices. These
- [Affirmative Agricultural Easements](https://farmlandaccess.org/affirmative-agricultural-easements/) - What Is an Affirmative Agricultural Easement? Tools for Revenue, Affordability, and Legacy Sale, Donation, and Bargain Sale Land Trust or Government Agency How Affirmative Agricultural Easements Work The Affirmative Agricultural Easement Deed Impact on Future Landowners Impact on the Value of Land What About a Mortgage? Pros and Cons of Affirmative Agricultural Easements How an
- [Transfer Comparison](https://farmlandaccess.org/transfer-comparison/) - Overview The chart below compares four methods of farm transfer: LLC Lease-To-Own Contract for Deed Traditional Sale Each transfer method has different financial and legal pros and cons that farmers should thoroughly consider before choosing a particular option. Additionally, the transfer methods discussed below can be used in combination with other legal tools discussed in
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- [Access Tools](https://farmlandaccess.org/access-tools/) - Creative Leasing Use a lease to access otherwise unaffordable land or build equity. LLCs Gradually access land with low up-front costs and built-in flexibility. Collaborative Farming Farmers can pool resources for mutual benefit. Conservation Easements Raise funds, provide access for new farmers, and protect farmland. Affirmative Agricultural Easements Keep the land in farming and owned
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