New Nebraska Land Link Program Connects Land Seekers With Land Owners

A new Nebraska Extension program will work to connect new and beginning farmers and ranchers with retiring landowners who are interested in transitioning their land to a new owner.

Nebraska Land Link is now accepting applications from interested land seekers and landowners, with the goal of providing land access using lease agreements, lease-to-own arrangements, buy-sell arrangements or other creative methods that are mutually beneficial for both parties.

Access to land continues to be one of the most difficult challenges facing new farmers, according to Allan Vyhnalek, an extension educator f...