Join the WI Farmland Access Hub and the professionals that support the buying and selling of farms. We will explore local policies and personal approaches that could increase the number of beginning farmers on the land. The day will include speakers, panels, and time to think together toward solutions.

This meeting is in collaboration with Renewing the Countryside and supported by NIFA, USDA Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program; Award 2021-70033-35718

Agenda:
Opening Keynote: Influencing Local Zoning for Increased Farmland Access with Brian Ohm

Community Knowledge Sharing on Promising Policy Solutions for Farmland Access with WI Farmland Access Hub

Panel: Funding the Farm with Tera Johnson, Paul Dietman, Fresh Roberson

Presentation: Building an Allyship Network with Nou Thao

Post-Meeting Field Trip (optional): Westport Farm (5143 Bong Rd, Waunakee WI) - Groundswell Conservancy staff will give a tour of Westport Farm, where HMoob family farmers have shared the land for decades. This project is part of Groundswell's work on Equitable Access to Land. You can expect to walk a few hundred feet on grass pathways. Contact [email protected] for accessibility options.

Additional information:
Space is limited. $10.00 is required to register. Please contact Sam Gutierrez ([email protected]) if you'd like more information or are unable to pay the registration fee as some scholarships are available.