Holds farmland in community commons and offers long-term, affordable, equity-building leases to next-generation farmers. Also advises on land transition and succession.
Typical award
Long-term affordable leases; no purchase capital required
The eligibility and application details below are general guidance for this kind of program, not text copied from the funder. The facts above — who runs it, how much, and when it closes — are hand-checked. Always confirm specifics on the official page.
Am I eligible?
Open nationwide — check for state-level ranking or set-asides
Individual farmers, ranchers, and farm businesses may apply
Non-profits, co-ops, and community organizations may apply
Beginning, veteran, and historically underserved producers are prioritized
No cost to the producer in most cases — advising, not funding
How to apply
1Contact Agrarian Trust through the official page and describe your operation
2Schedule an intake call or farm visit
3Agree on a scope of work — what questions you need answered
4Work through the recommendations and follow up as your season changes
What you'll need
Farm or business name, address, and tax ID / EIN
Short description of your operation and acreage
The specific question or bottleneck you want help with
Any existing records, maps, or plans that give context
Timeline & contact
Usually days to a few weeks from first contact to real help
Get help: Agrarian Trust — contact details are on the official program page
Ready to apply?
Applications go through Agrarian Trust, not through this site. Open the official page below for eligibility rules, forms, and contacts. For federal programs it's worth calling your local USDA Service Center or Cooperative Extension office first — they help with paperwork for free and know what your county actually funds.
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Open nationwide — check for state-level ranking or set-asides
Individual farmers, ranchers, and farm businesses may apply
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Individual farmers, ranchers, and farm businesses may apply
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Open nationwide — check for state-level ranking or set-asides
Individual farmers, ranchers, and farm businesses may apply
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