Central New Mexico LandLink: Mid-Region Council of Governments

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RTPO Technical Advisory Committee Meeting
02-09-12 (9:30 am)
MRCOG Executive Board Meeting — CANCELLED
02-09-12 (2:00 pm)
Metropolitan Transportation Board Meeting
02-17-12 (10:00 am)
Rio Metro Board Meeting
02-17-12 (11:30 am)
WCCNM Full Board Meeting
02-17-12 (1:30 pm)

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Central New Mexico LandLink

LandLink_Logo_140x140 The Central New Mexico LandLink is an effort to connect entrepreneurial farmers and ranchers looking for land and farming opportunity to agricultural landowners, and farm and ranch internship and mentorship possibilities.

Why Do We Need LandLink?

Without a doubt there is a growing market for local food in our state; however, New Mexico faces many challenges in meeting this demand — including an aging farmer and rancher population, loss of agricultural land, and soaring land values. Now is the time to create a plan for the future of agriculture in our region.

There are close to 30 established “landlinking” programs across the country. All have similar goals but are customized to meet localized needs. The MRCOG’s Agriculture Collaborative is in an ideal position to facilitate a landlink for this region by building upon the existing program capacities and continuing to rely on friends within the local agricultural community (that’s you!).

The LandLink Initiative links agricultural landowners and existing farm and ranch operators with the next generation of farm and ranch land stewards, business partners and interns. The LandLink will facilitate farm and ranch transition to the next generation through tenure arrangements, sales and/or lease agreements and connections to conservation easement and agriculture trust opportunities.

How Can This Program Help Me? How Can I Help?

It is our goal to get the next generation of farmers and ranchers onto the land with the support they need to succeed! Support us by getting the word out about the LandLink Initiative. Any feedback, or resources you feel we should know about? Please feel free to help us make this a valuable resource and tool for our growing agricultural communities. We value your participation!

Are You a Landowner, Experienced Farmer or Rancher?

If your goal is to connect with a beginning or aspiring farmer or rancher, the Central New Mexico LandLink can help. Please CLICK HERE for more information. Or, if you know you want to enroll in the program:

CREATE A LISTING by filling out the Landowner Questionnaire

Listings: Land Listings, Mentorships, Training and Jobs

If you are a new or aspiring farmer and are looking for land for lease or sale, mentorship or training opportunities, or other collaborative opportunities, CLICK HERE. If you are looking to create a listing for available land or an opportunity you are providing, please fill out our online Landowner Questionnaire.

Are You a Land Seeker, Beginning Farmer or Rancher?

Our LandLink program is designed to connect you with agricultural landowners, existing farms and ranches, and the resources needed by agricultural entrepreneurs for success. Please CLICK HERE for more information. Or, if you know you want to enroll in the program:

CREATE A LISTING by filling out the Landseeker/ Aspiring Farmer and Rancher Questionnaire

Listings: Seeking Land, Mentorship, Internship or Job Opportunities

This page includes listings of new and aspiring farmers who are seeking available land to farm or ranch, or are looking for mentorship, internship or paid job opportunities. If you are looking to create a listing for yourself because you are seeking land or a trainaing/job opportunitiy, please create a listing by filling out the Landseeker/ Aspiring Farmer and Rancher Questionnaire.