This training is part of a series of trainings that the National Young Farmers Coalition (NYFC) has held around the country geared toward conservation professionals who are committed to exploring, or have already begun to incorporate, strategies for protecting economically viable working farms and keeping farmers on the land. The curriculum is focused on the use of enhanced agricultural easements and shared-equity land ownership, and will feature presentations from NYFC, Equity Trust, farmers, and land conservation professionals from around the country.
The training is designed with local partners to address the particular needs and challenges of Pennsylvania farmers, but all are welcome. The training coincides with the Land Trust Alliance Rally in Pittsburgh.
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Can’t make the training, but will be in town? Join us for dinner! We’ll be meeting up around 6pm at the Federal Galley for an informal dinner following the training. All are welcome.
The National Young Farmers Coalition is teaming up with Equity Trust, American Farmland Trust, Pennsylvania Land Trust Association (PALTA), PASA, Western Pennsylvania Conservancy, Allegheny County Conservation District, and Allegheny Land Trust to offer this training.
Registration for this event closed on September 28th.