Purdue Extension to Host Workshop for Next Generation of Farmland Seekers
News Release
WEST LAFAYETTE — Ready to grow your farm operation, but unsure how to acquire more land? During the Farmland for the Next Generation program hear from industry representatives, farmers, & extension personnel as they prepare you for your future land acquisitions.
Farmland for the Next Generation is an interactive program series that addresses three paths to land access: leasing, purchasing and receiving land through inheritance or gift. It utilizes a skills-based approached focusing on what people need to be able to do, not just on what they need to know. This 4-session virtual workshop series will be offered from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Monday evenings from Nov. 7 – Nov. 28.
Industry representatives, farmers, and Purdue Extension Educators will be presenting a variety of topics throughout the 4-sessions that will help prepare you for future land acquisitions. Some of the topics they will cover include:
- Financial Readiness
- Paths to Land Access
- Finding Farmland
- Assessing Farmland Suitability
- Success Stories
The registration fee for this workshop is $50. Individuals wanting to participate in this virtual workshop can sign up at <https://tinyurl.com/Farmland22>. The deadline for registration is Oct. 31.
This curriculum was created by the American Farmland Trust, supported by a four-year Educational Enhancement grant from the USDA Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development program.
For more information, or if you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this program, contact Kathryn Weiss at (219) 285-8620 ext. 2800 or[email protected] prior to the program. Purdue University is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action institution.