Best Practices for Farm Seekers
If you would like to demonstrate your farming commitment and vision to farm owners, we recommend that you become a Certified Farm Seeker. There are two tracks, the Experienced Farmer Track and the Regular Track. For more information, visit the Certified Farm Seekers Page. You do not need to become a Certified Farm Seeker to create a farm seeker profile.
When creating your profile, take your time. You are able to save your profile as a draft, so you do not need to rush to complete it. Your profile is a great chance to communicate your strengths, values, and farming interests. The more information you provide, the better your chances at a successful match.
When searching for farming opportunities, utilize the search filters to view listings that match your criteria. We recommend using the filters for the most important factors, and being flexible on others. You don’t want to miss a great land opportunity by having too strict of parameters!
Don’t be discouraged if you do not hear back from a farm owner. Farm owners are encouraged to respond to messages from farm seekers, but it is not required. This simply means that this may not be the right match for you, but there are more opportunities out there, so don’t give up!
Utilize our Resources Page. There are many different resources available to help with farm transition, business planning, leasing templates, state organizations, site assessments, and more.
Best Practices for Farm Owners
When creating your profile, take your time. You are able to save your profile as a draft, so you do not need to rush to complete it. We recommend creating a detailed profile with high-quality photos. Providing detailed and accurate information will help farm seekers find your profile in the search filters and help determine if they may be a good fit before contacting you.
There is no requirement to respond to farm seeker inquiries, but clear communication is always encouraged, even if you are not interested in exploring a match further. Farm seekers do not have a farm owner's name until a farm owner sends a response to a farm seeker.
Utilize our Resources Page. There are many different resources available to help with farm transition, business planning, leasing templates, state organizations, site assessments, and more.