Helping Farmers Access Farmland: New Jersey's New Land Link Website

Access to land is a common obstacle for beginning farmers and established farmers seeking to expand their operations. Particularly in urban-influenced areas, leasing farmland is often more financially feasible than fee ownership. Locating available land or the right leasing situation, however, can b...

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Published in:Journal of extension 2015-12, Vol.53 (6)
Main Authors: Schilling, Brian J, Marxen, Lucas J, Everett, Jeffrey C, Miller, Camille L, Kimmel, David A, Cook, Justine C
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Access to Information
Agricultural Occupations
Community Information Services
Extension Education
Information Seeking
Information Sources
Land Acquisition
Land Use
New Jersey
Outreach Programs
Web Sites
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Summary:Access to land is a common obstacle for beginning farmers and established farmers seeking to expand their operations. Particularly in urban-influenced areas, leasing farmland is often more financially feasible than fee ownership. Locating available land or the right leasing situation, however, can be difficult. NJ Land Link (http://njlandlink.org) is a new interactive website created to improve access to farmland and farming opportunities in New Jersey. The website allows farmland owners to list characteristics of their properties and terms of availability (e.g., sale, lease). Individuals seeking farmland or farm work opportunities can post their farming goals, resource needs, and farming experience.
ISSN:1077-5315
0022-0140
1077-5315
DOI:10.34068/joe.53.06.18