The program’s linking service works to connect farmland owners with farmers seeking access to land and farming opportunities. People looking for land typically include new farmers or farmers looking to expand or relocate their operations. When matches occur, they often involve leasing arrangements, partnerships, apprenticeships, work-in arrangements or standard sales. Farm owners and farm seekers interested in using this service should complete one of the two forms below.

The Farm Link Program provides support for all farmers, both new and established. The program’s resources, including its linking service, are particularly useful for the following groups:

• New farmers looking for land and opportunities to gain experience and get started
• Established farmers looking for land to expand
• Farmers and landowners looking to lease, sell or make some land available for farming
• Retiring farmers who would like to ensure their land stays in agricultural production but have no family members who want to continue to farm
• Farmers looking to fill farm manager or apprenticeship positions, or to mentor a new farmer
• Nonprofit organizations, municipalities and counties looking for farmers for farmland they have bought and preserved
• Farmers working on intergenerational farm transfers

Please note: The Farm Link Program’s linking service is not a real estate service, but rather a unique service for farm owners/landowners and other farmers. Accordingly, people looking for land but not planning to farm may not participate in the program.

For more information: Contact the Farm Link Program at (609) 984-2504 or david.kimmel@ag.state.nj.us.