by Jeanne | Oct 9, 2025 | Uncategorized
We’re happy to share news of a unique farmland access opportunity in northeastern Illinois. A family in the Chicago area seeks a soil-regenerating farmer to work with in finding farmland that the family would purchase and then lease to the farmer on a long-term basis....
by Jeanne | Oct 8, 2025 | Uncategorized
Common Ground Central has been cancelled. You can register for Common Ground North (December 8, McHenry County) here. Do you have urgent needs around your land or farmer search? Schedule a call with our central Illinois FarmLink navigator here! Sign-up for...
by Erica P | Oct 7, 2025 | Uncategorized
When: November 2025 (11/6, 11/13, 11/20) Where: Virtual Cost: $10-$20 Register Owning farmland is a dream for farmers who seek secure land tenure. But buying a farm can be a daunting, complex, and time-consuming process. To help first-time farm buyers navigate the...
by Jeanne | Oct 6, 2025 | Uncategorized
When: Sunday, December 7, 1:30-6:00 pm CT Where: Main Stay Therapeutic Farm (Richmond, Illinois) Cost: $10, Drink ticket and snacks included Register Learn. Connect. Ignite. Because farmland matters. Join us for Common Ground, the only farmland access gathering in...
by Jeanne | Aug 7, 2025 | News, Uncategorized
The Farmers Rising Livestock Farm Incubator, located in Caledonia (Boone County), is a new opportunity for beginning farmers looking for land and support to start developing a livestock-based farm business. This program is specifically designed for farmers interested...
by Jeanne | Apr 14, 2025 | Uncategorized
What: Easements for Land Access webinar series When: May 21, June 18, & June 23 (12:00-1:30 CT) Where: Virtual Cost: Free! American Farmland Trust, through the Wisconsin Farmland Protection Partnership, National Agricultural Land Network, and Land Transfer...
