A series of working farms workshops that explore leasing farmland. The workshops support the increase in agriculture in Columbia County by showing landowners and farmers how to navigate the farmer landowner arrangements, including leases, insurance, and the Agricultural Property Tax Assessments. The workshops are closely connected to our Farmer Landowner Match Program which connects landowners looking to have their land farmed with farmers seeking land.
All Down to Earth workshops are free of charge and held at Farm Credit East. To register for a workshop contact Marissa Codey at 518.392.5252, ext. 211 or marissa@clctrust.org.
Podcasts from the 2010 Workshop
- Entire Program
- Tax Benefits to Farming (excerpt)
- Legal (excerpt)
- Insurance (excerpt)
Upcoming Down to Earth Events
There are no scheduled events at this timePast Down To Earth Events
Introduction to Farmland Leasing
Wednesday, October 19 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm
An introduction to our Farmer-Landowner Match Program and farmland leasing. Two of our farming mentors will discuss evaluating land for various agricultural uses. Followed by a panel discussion with farmers and landowners currently engaged in rental relationships.
Introduction to Farmland Leasing
Saturday, October 22 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
An introduction to our Farmer-Landowner Match Program and farmland leasing. Two of our farming mentors will discuss evaluating land for various agricultural uses. Followed by a panel discussion with farmers and landowners currently engaged in rental relationships.
Leasing Farmland–Advanced Workshop
Thursday, November 10 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm
The advanced workshop will build on our introductory workshops, and will include an in-depth discussion of agricultural assessments and a presentation on insurance.