Description
The Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) is seeking responses from owners of commercial farms in Massachusetts who have identified a successor(s) to transfer the farm to and are seeking assistance to develop a farm transfer plan. The program provides guided one-on-one assistance from an assigned technical assistance provider to facilitate discussion, identify goals and actions, and develop a written Farm Transfer Plan. The plan will include information such as current farm business goals, farm management transfer plans, financial plans, and action steps for stakeholders.
• The program is open to owners of land in Massachusetts used for commercial agriculture.
• Applicants must have identified a successor interested in taking over farm management and obtaining the farm's assets.
• The program provides technical assistance to develop a Farm Transfer Plan.
• The plan will be used to summarize and document information, including goals, actions, and timelines.
• The contract duration for each selected participant will be for up to one year.
• The program is offered at no cost to applicants, and no direct funding will be provided.