This document was drafted by the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) as a resource to support the implementation of the 2023 Massachusetts Farmland Action Plan. The primary audience for this document is staff at municipalities, Regional Planning Agencies (RPAs) and land trusts. This audience has an understanding of the complexities of land use and other types of planning, so this document can focus on highlighting where planning for farmland might differ from or align with planning for open space, conservation, and other uses. This document may also be a useful starting point for volunteer board and committee members of municipalities and land trusts.