Farmland Conservation Webinar Series #1: The Pressing Need to Preserve Working Lands

This first webinar in the farmland conservation series addresses the urgent need to protect working lands in Connecticut amid rapid farmland loss. Panelists discuss barriers faced by new and underserved farmers and present research-backed pathways to bridge the gap between land availability and demand. The session offers actionable lease models and examples of successful partnerships between land trusts and farmers. It is hosted online via Zoom and is ideal for those interested in sustainable agriculture and land preservation.