Farmland Protection Directory
Kestrel Land Trust
Address
PO Box 1016, Amherst, MA 01002
Phone Number
(413) 549-1097
Type of Entity
Land trust
Year Created
1970
State(s) of Operation
Massachusetts
Counties of Operation
(MA) Hampshire
Primary Resource Protected
Important natural areas / wildlife habitat
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
Extension
Former 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
Federal program participation
ACEP-ALE