Support, resources, and opportunities to help you thrive in Dutchess County
Dutchess County’s 2015 Agricultural and Farmland Protection Plan outlines strategies to support a vibrant farm economy, protect farmland, and strengthen connections between farmers, municipalities, and the broader community. The plan serves as a roadmap for balancing growth with farmland preservation, ensuring agriculture remains a cornerstone of the county’s economy, landscape, and quality of life.
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Planning for the future of your farm is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your business, your land, and your family’s legacy. Succession planning helps farmers transition ownership and management to the next generation or new operators, ensuring that farmland stays in production and businesses remain viable.
Resources to help you get started:
Farmland for a New Generation New York (FNG-NY), is a program coordinated by American Farmland Trust in partnership with the State of New York, agricultural organizations, land trusts, and others.
They help connect farmers seeking land and landowners who want to keep their land in farming. The FNG-NY team offers a broad range of resources and services including:
