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California's agricultural land is being developed at ever increasing rates. Meanwhile, California farmers age 65 and over outnumber farmers under the age of 25 by approximately 60 to one. Aspiring farmers face numerous obstacles to achieving their dreams. These include a lack of information about financing options and other resources crucial to their success. Retiring farmers lack information about proven, innovative ways to keep land in agricultural production while simultaneously meeting financial goals related to retirement and estate planning. The number of California farmers under the age of 35 declined 43% between 1992 and 2002.

California FarmLink works to reverse this trend and ensure the future of family farming in California. The saying goes that “There are two ways to get into farming: marry in or inherit.” This reflects the low wages of farm employees in relation to the high costs of agricultural property, equipment, and other inputs like seeds or livestock. Even those that are prepared may find it very difficult to know where the opportunities are for entering a new farming operation. The future of agricultural production and the viability of productive, diversified, and sustainable farms is far too important to be left to a random process of “marry or inherit”. California FarmLink provides a range of services to facilitate a transition from one farmer or landowner to the next generation of farmers.