Governor Rell Announces FarmLink Website to Help Farmers

ct.gov, Feb 01, 2007

Governor M. Jodi Rell today announced the launch of a new program designed to be a clearinghouse for information related to the transition between generations of farmers.  Information on the new FarmLink program can be found at farmlink.uconn.edu/ .

“We have a generation of young farmers who want to become stewards of the land, but they have no land to farm,” Governor Rell said.  “So much of our state’s farmland has been developed that it has become very difficult for a new farmer to obtain land.  We also have a generation of older farmers who have land but are unable to continue working it.  Often, these older farmers do not have relatives interested in keeping the family farm going. 

“This site will help farm owners and seekers share information.  Registered participants are assigned a case number that is used for identification purposes.  All personal information is kept strictly confidential until a promising match is made.”

The site also provides information regarding farm transfer; family farm estate planning; succession planning; farm transfer strategies; farm leasing; formation of farm partnerships; and starting a farm business. Read more at ct.gov