Land access for next generation farmers
Agrarian Trust’s mission is to support land access for the next generation of farmers. The Context In the next two decades, it is predicted that 400 million acres of U.S. farmland will change hands. What happens to that land when it reaches the market is crucial to the future of our food system, and […]
Milk With Dignity
From the City Market blog and Migrant Justice There are approximately 1,500 migrant farmworkers in Vermont’s dairy industry. Migrant Justice surveyed 172 farmworkers (about 10% of the population) in 2014 and found some surprising and disheartening numbers: The typical farmworker works 60-80 hours per week, 40% work 7 days a week, and 29% work 7 […]
Land Advice for Farmers and Farmland Owners
Land for Good By Caroline Tremblay via the Keene Sentinel For farmers who are just starting out, gaining access to land that fits their needs is often incredibly challenging. Not only is finding available land an issue, but other factors including affordability, location, and housing also come into play. On the other end of the […]