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California FarmLink Land Portal & Land Access Coaching

California FarmLink

Statewide land-listing portal matching farmers with landowners, plus coaching on lease terms, succession planning, and moving from renting to owning. Pairs with FarmLink's own loan products.

Typical award
Free listing and matching; loans available separately
Deadline
Rolling — post or search listings anytime
Type of support
Technical assistance · Land access & farm transfer
Who can apply
Individual producer, Beginning / underserved, Non-profit
Fits these operations
Vegetables & produce, Cut flowers, Orchard & fruit, Mixed / diversified

Am I eligible?

  • California farmers seeking land, and landowners with land to lease or sell

How to apply

  1. 1Create a Land Portal profile as a seeker or landholder
  2. 2Search or list property and reach out to matches
  3. 3Bring a promising match to a FarmLink advisor for lease help

What you'll need

  • Farm plan summary and acreage/infrastructure needs

Timeline & contact

Months — land searches take time
Get help: California FarmLink

Ready to apply?

Applications go through California FarmLink, 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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This listing was last hand-checked August 2026.

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