FARMLINK
NWA FARMLINK is open to all farm seekers and farmland owners. Farmers interested in growing fruits and vegetables are especially encouraged to participate as the demand for fresh, local foods increases.
PROTECT YOUR FARM
The Farmland Lease Program (the “Program”) is available to beginning and experienced farmers who are interested in fruit and or vegetable production. Approved applicants will have access to water and electric utility infrastructure, shared access to farm equipment and harvesting facilities with neighboring participant farmers. In addition, farmers accepted into the program will have access to education, training, and other resources to help them succeed.
LEASE-TO-OWN FARMLAND & FARM SALES
The Northwest Arkansas Land Trust (NWALT) is proud to support the NWA Food Systems Initiative by focusing on growing farmers by increasing their access to farmland as well as resources to farm, and by preserving vital farmland for growing fruits and/or vegetables. Through the NWA Food Systems Farmland Access Fund, (FAF) the land trust helps farmers find farms to grow fruits and/or vegetables on their own. Through a voluntary conservation easement process supported by the fund, the cost of the farmland is reduced, forever protected, and it is more likely to support a viable farm business.
LEARN TO FARM
Build the foundation for your agricultural business through the CAFF Farm School. This 9-month program in Fayetteville pairs classroom instruction with hands-on field experience in specialty crop production, business planning, and direct marketing.
NWA FARMLAND, FARMERS AND CROPS BY THE NUMBERS
Source: USDA Ag Census 2017
NWALT FARMS IS PART OF THE NWA FOOD SYSTEMS INITIATIVE, WHICH AIMS TO GROW MORE FARMERS AND STRENGTHEN THE REGIONAL FOOD SYSTEM.
PURPOSE
The family farm is no longer passed down from generation to generation, and new farmers need support in their journey to farm, while farmland owners plan their farm legacy.
SERVICE
ServiceNWALT Farms offers NWA Farm-Link, Farmland Leasing, and the Farmland Access Fund to help farmers access affordable land and support the growth of their farm businesses.
HELPING FARMERS ACCESS FARMLAND IN NWA
