Land Transfer Navigators

Land Transfer Navigators

Land Transfer Navigators

Land Transfer Navigators is a national program developed by American Farmland Trust, with
support from USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), to dramatically increase the transfer of farm and ranch land to a new generation of producers. The program catalyzes practitioners from across the country to support equitable farm and ranch transfers that work for both entering and exiting generations.

Through a four-year program, AFT is providing training and technical and financial assistance to individuals who actively work for/with land trusts and purchase of agriculture conservation easement programs. These representatives are serving as “Land Transfer Navigators” for different regions. This ensures assigned local navigator knows your region and can guide you through the complexities of land transfer and access the technical assistance and resources needed for success.
 

Bridging the Generation Gap 

Working with a Land Transfer Navigator, exiting farmers and landowners can retire with confidence. Entering farmers can set themselves up for success in starting or expanding their operation as a result of the transfer.
 

Learn more
Learn more about AFT’s Land Transfer Navigator efforts by visiting farmland.org/land-transfer-
navigators.

Meet Your Michigan Navigators

Will Manty

Northwest Michigan

Will Manty | 231.929.7911 | wmanty@gtrlc.org

Will Manty is based in Grand Traverse County and serves Northwest Michigan. He holds a BA in Environmental Studies, is experienced in dairy and vegetable farming, and has also worked for major local food hub creating partnerships with small-scale farmers.

Becky Huttenga

West Michigan

Becky Huttenga | 616.970.0679 | bhuttenga@miottawa.org

Becky Huttenga is based in Ottawa County and serves West Michigan. She has over a decade of experience in farmland protection, agriculture, and economic development initiatives and founded Michigan’s statewide land-linking platform, MiFarmLink.org