The Forever Farmland Initiative

Working together to permanently protect farmland throughout the Massachusetts Connecticut River Valley.

HAVE YOU SEEN OUR SIGNS?

When farmers permanently protect their land, they are making an important commitment that benefits the entire community for generations to come. The FOREVER FARMLAND SIGN PROJECT publicly recognizes permanently protected farmlands and honors landowners who have chosen to conserve their farms. 

The Faces of Forever Farmland

In their own words, farmers from around the Valley share why preserving farmland matters to them  — and to all of us.

What We Do

Land Protection
  • Facilitating farmland conservation efforts
  • Coordinating farmland conservation planning on a regional scale

Outreach and Education
  • Expanding public awareness and support for farmland protection
  • Partnering with towns to provide educational programs, training, or conservation project assistance

Fundraising
  • Establishing a revolving grants fund for appraisal costs to improve the feasibility of APR projects
  • Identifying new or additional funding sources
  • Collaborating on grant proposals

Who We Are