Agricultural Education and Support
Empowering farmers with knowledge and guidance to succeed in agriculture. From mentorships to specialized support for underserved farmers, we provide resources tailored to every stage of your farming journey.
- Beginning Farmers
- Education
- Mentorships
- Underserved & Underrepresented Farmers
Business and Financial Management
Building sustainable agricultural businesses through sound financial management. Explore resources on business planning, financial strategies, and opportunities like value-added products and carbon markets to maximize your farm's profitability.
- Business & Finance
- Value Added
- Carbon Markets
Land Management and Access
Unlocking opportunities and overcoming challenges in land management and access. Whether it's succession planning, finding the right lease agreement, or understanding the Right to Farm Act, we're here to help you navigate the complexities of land ownership and usage.
- Succession Planning
- Land Access
- Land Preservation
- Lease Agreements
- Right to Farm Act
Regulatory Compliance and Environmental Conservation
Ensuring compliance and sustainability in farming practices. From navigating regulatory requirements to implementing conservation practices, we provide the tools and support to help you preserve the environment while staying compliant.
- Conservation & Environment
- Regulatory & Compliance
Regional Representatives
Meet our regional representatives, leaders within their regions, ready to assist you with resources specific to your area. Reach out to them for personalized guidance on finding resources available in your area!
- Upper-Peninsula: James DeDecker
- Northern Lower: Koffi Kpachavi
- Mid-Michigan: Paul Gross
- Western Michigan: Becky Huttenga
- Southeastern Michigan: Jill Dohner
Protected Land
- Protected and/or Preserved Land
- Conservation Easements
- Land Transfer Navigators https://farmland.org/great-lakes-navigators-bios/