Establishes the "Farmland for a New Generation" program to aid new and existing farmers.
The bill establishes the "Farmland for a New Generation" program, overseen by the commissioner and American Farmland Trust. It aims to help new farmers find affordable land, assist existing farmers in acquiring more land or finding successors, and support farmland owners in transferring land to willing farmers. The program also includes a statewide resource center for farmland transition and conservation, and a network of regional navigators to assist with farmland access and transfer. Funds for the program will be allocated to the department of agriculture and markets.
Included in complete analysis
- Overview
- Core Provisions
- Implementation
- Impact
- Legal Framework
- Critical Issues
See what it does, who it affects, and the critical issues in plain language. Free, 30 seconds.