Farmland Protection Directory
Columbia Land Conservancy
Address
49 Main Street, Chatham, NY 12037
Phone Number
(518) 392-5252 Ext. 225
Website
Type of Entity
Land trust
Year Created
1986
State(s) of Operation
New York
Counties of Operation
(NY) Columbia
Primary Resource Protected
Farm / ranch land
Types of Resources Protected
Working forest land
Water resources including wetlands
Important natural areas / wildlife habitat
Open space
Recreation land
Farm / ranch land
Board / Staff Connection to Agriculture
Active commercial farmer or rancher
Agricultural organization
Former farmer or rancher
Relative of farmer or rancher
Types of Assistance Offered to Farmers
Assist with farm succession planning and farm transfer
Help producers find land
Lease land to farmers or ranchers
Maintain a list of farm seekers and / or farms for sale
Support implementation of conservation plans
Federal program participation
ACEP-ALE