Are you part of the Generation Pitchfork considering the trade-in of your degree, or office career for a hoe? Are you looking for agricultural land? The Central New Mexico LandLink is here to help! Our landlink is designed to connect you with agricultural landowners, existing farms and ranches, and the resources needed by agricultural entrepreneurs for success. We know that every individual's circumstance is different, and we work with all types:

• Aspiring beginning farmers and ranchers looking to lease, rent, or purchase land,
• Experienced farmers and ranchers looking to expand an existing operation,
• Beginning farmers and ranchers looking for mentorship, internship and apprenticeship opportunities,
• Aspiring farmers and ranchers looking for partnership opportunities.

To enroll in the program fill out our online Landseeker/ Aspiring Farmer and Rancher Questionnaire. When your application is received your information will be reviewed and we call you to follow up with any additional questions before we post your listing on the website. Your information will be kept confidnetial, and on file to be used in the matching process. Your confidential information will be protected until both parties agree to take the next steps in the matching process.

We encourage you to please view our current land listings and contact us if an opportunity interests you. We handle each situation with care to align the common goals and needs of both parties to ensure the best chance at success.

There are some things as a aspiring farmer that you may want to consider:

• What is your one year, five year, and ten year plan?
• What resources and assets do you have to offer the situation? What can you afford to pay for the land, or land lease?
• Do you have the knowledge needed for the type of operation that you are pursuing? What information is still needed?
• Do you have financing or will you require financial assistance?
• What values, practices, and goals do you bring to the situation?

Fill out our online Landseeker/ Aspiring Farmer and Rancher Questionnaire

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us directly at 505 724-3619, or at localfoodnm@mrcog-nm.org