Farmland Protection Directory
East Quabbin Land Trust
Address
PO Box 5, Hardwick, MA 01037
Phone Number
(413) 477-8229
Website
Type of Entity
Land trust
Year Created
1994
State(s) of Operation
Massachusetts
Counties of Operation
(MA) Hampshire, (MA) Worcester
Primary Resource Protected
Working forest land
Types of Resources Protected
Working forest land
Water resources including wetlands
Important natural areas / wildlife habitat
Historic / cultural resources
Open space
Recreation land
Farm / ranch land
Board / Staff Connection to Agriculture
Active commercial farmer or rancher
Soil and Water Conservation District
Types of Assistance Offered to Farmers
Assist with farm succession planning and farm transfer
Help producers find land
Lease land to farmers or ranchers
Sell protected farms or ranches to commercial operators
Federal program participation
ACEP-ALE