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Webinar -Communication Between Farmland Seekers and Landowners

Summary

Finding suitable, accessible land on which to grow food is an increasing challenge. No small part of this process is approaching, communicating and negotiating with landowners. Setting clear expectations and crafting a shared vision can be daunting! In this session, hear from farmland seekers about their experiences, the challenges they’ve faced and some of the lessons that may help you as you consider how to make your land available or pursue your farming vision. This session provides an opportunity for you to reflect on your aspirations and experiences. This session follows the recorded webinar presentation “Establishing Access to Farmland with a Good Lease” also available on our YouTube channel. Facilitated by Abby Sadauckas, Maine Field Agent, Land For Good. Presenters: Sonia Acevedo, Hide and Go Peep Farm, Maine; Heather Augustine, AFFILIATION FORTHCOMING; Muhidin Libah, Executive Director and cofounder, Somali Bantu Community Association of Maine (SBCA); Lana Cannon Dracup, Farm Operations Manager and Educator, SBCA; and Ashley Bahlkow, Organizational Adviser and Land Acquisition Project Lead, SBCA.