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Land and Conservation

How to find, lease, or keep farmland, and the USDA programs that help pay for conservation work.

State and regional resources for finding, leasing, or transitioning into farmland ownership.

A free directory connecting NY landowners to land trusts, conservation organizations, and tax/estate planning professionals across the state.

How to get a USDA farm number on family land without a clear deed.

Cost-share and technical assistance for conservation practices, including self-performance rules for veteran-operated farms.

Yearly payments for conservation you already do, with priority and a set-aside for veterans.

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