Farmland loss is one of the greatest threats to the long-term resilience of agriculture. Town-level support is critical from local planning, policy-making, and funding decisions that can make or break whether farmland stays in farming. Communities across Massachusetts and beyond have tools available to protect farmland, but they’re often underutilized or misunderstood.
Join the Southeastern Massachusetts Agricultural Partnership (SEMAP) for a practical, solutions-focused webinar featuring experts from American Farmland Trust, the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources, the Southeast Regional Planning and Economic Development District (SRPEDD) and Land For Good. Presenters will share concrete strategies and real-world case studies on municipal planning, Chapter 61A and Right of First Refusal, Open Space and Recreation Plans, Community Preservation Act funding, and more.
You’ll walk away with actionable steps your town can take to safeguard farmland and support farmers, plus plenty of time to get your questions answered.