7.D.15) Provide greater security and longer lease lengths for farmers leasing publicly-owned farmland

The Commonwealth and municipalities own many acres of agricultural land which is leased to private farmers, usually for a duration of five years.  Longer lease durations will increase the ability of these lands to support development of new farm businesses.  Public agencies should consider prioritizing state- or municipal-owned farmland for young, new-entry, and immigrant producers, as well as organizations that engage in farm-based youth development and mentoring. 

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D. Create a new generation of farmers through training, technical assistance and access to capital

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