Trust Montana is working with Agrarian Trust and Vilicus Training Institute to establish the first Agrarian Commons in Montana. The Commons will be a 501(c)25 that will hold land, longterm-lease it to farmers, and ensure the land is stewarded responsibly. As more Montana farmers and ranchers approach retirement age, and land prices increase, the Montana Agrarian Commons will work to ensure land is accessible to beginning farmers. Learn more about Agrarian Trust and Vilicus Training Institute by visiting their websites.
Do you own a farm or ranch that might fit well into the Agrarian Commons program? If you are wondering what to do after retirement to ensure your land can remain in production and is stewarded responsibly, give us a call: (406)-201-5652.
Are you a beginning farmer looking for land you can afford? Email us to be added to our interest list and we will notify you when our Commons has a farm or ranch in the pipeline that you can submit a lease application for: hermina@trustmontana.org
If you are a landowner not necessarily ready to sell or donate your land and are looking to lease your farm or ranch, you might find the Farmlink Montana website helpful.
