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SUMMARY:Beginning Farmer Land Access (2-day) Retreat
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URL:http://ccetompkins.org/events/2025/10/18/beginning-farmer-land-access-2-day-retreat
DESCRIPTION:Beginning farmers looking for
 land, join us for a two-day land access retreat on Saturday, October 18th  from 10:00am to 4:00 pm and Sunday, October 19th from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm at the
 beautiful Arnot Forest Lodge! This event provides aspiring farmers with the
 knowledge and resources to turn their farming dreams into reality. This will be
 a comprehensive two-day dive into the ins and outs of finding and securing
 farmland including: 
 The
      basics of buying and leasing landLease
      to own and option to buyCommunity
      land trusts and ground leasesCooperative
      land accessForming
      an LLCThe
      importance of a business plan and why it’s neededFarm
      business planning basics - where to start and what to includeWholistic
      farm planning - clarifying business and personal goals Financial
      readiness
 Funding
      options: grants, crowdfunding, FSA loans, owner financing, etc Finding
      and Evaluating LandDay 1:  We’ll get to
 know each other and meet with farm support specialists from across the state,
 including an attorney from the PACE Law Clinic, a farm business planning
 specialist, and a grants/finance expert, who will share their knowledge and
 insights.Day 2: We’ll meet for
 breakfast and talk about how to find farmland and how to assess potential land
 for farming. After breakfast we will visit three available properties in
 Tompkins County and go through the process of a detailed assessment of this
 land together in the field. Free lodging is available for
 any farmers wanting to stay overnight at Arnot Forest on Saturday night.
 Priority is given to folks coming from out-of-town, but please let us know if
 you are interested in being part of this overnight experience. Lodging is
 rustic and private accommodations are not guaranteed (find out more at https://ccetompkins.org/about-us/facility-rentals/arnot-forest-lodge-cabins)We have a modest budget to
 provide small stipends to help ensure this workshop is accessible. If your
 current situation makes it financially difficult for you to attend, please
 consider applying for a stipend through the event registration page.This event is in partnership
 with Groundswell Center for Local Food and farming and is generously funded by
 the American Farmland Trust. Join us for lively conversations, delicious food,
 and opportunities to connect. The event is free but registration is required.A copy of the agenda and speaker list for this event can be found here.
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