Farmers Donate Land for New, Regenerative Farming

Retiring farmers are donating or discounting land to ensure its continued, responsible use. The Farmers Land Trust, a national nonprofit, facilitates these transfers into communal nonprofit ownership. Land is then leased at affordable rates to new farmers.

The Farmers Land Trust helps aging farmers transition farmland and improve land access for younger generations. New farmers commit to organic and regenerative practices. These methods include planting cover crops and using compost.

These practices improve soil health and reduce reliance on fossil-fuel-based fertilizers. They also minimize erosion and runoff during severe weather events. The model aims to protect farmland and make land accessible to new farmers.