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Through our collaborative approach, we tailor solutions to achieve family, farm business, and community goals.  \nLocal agricultural lands are a precious resource, and it can be challenging for farmers to find a place to grow food. The North Coast Land Match program helps connect farmers, land seekers, with land-owners, land holders to provide more access to farmland, and to preserve the agricultural landscapes in our community.  \nWe envision a vibrant landscape of working farms managed by thriving farmers. Entire communities will benefit from increased farming opportunities, healthy lands, and a more secure food supply. Through innovation, education, advocacy and consulting the North Coast Land Match Program is transforming how farmers get on to, hold, and transfer farmland in the North Coast Region of California.  \nThis document is created for landseekers. If you are a land seeker, review our Land Holder  Information Document.  \nPilot  \nDraft Version.  \nUpdated 9/20/23 1  \nWhat's in this document?  \nLandseekers  \n● Eligibility Requirements  \n● Recommended Qualifications  \n● What to Expect  \n● Apply as a LandSeeker to the North Coast Land Match  \n● Conduct a Land Search  \n● Match with a Land-holder  \n● Develop a Land Lease Agreement  \n● Successfully Lease Land and Start Farming Resources  \n● Business Plan Resources  \n● Farmer Resources Considerations  \n● Worksheet for Farmers  \n● Action Steps  \n● Land Tenure Options Resource Document  \n● Farming Experience  \n● Where to Start if you don’t have ( much) farming experience  \n● A Farm Business Plan  \nLand seekers  \nLandseekers face the challenge of finding quality, affordable land. 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