About the Organization
The Agricultural Stewardship Association (ASA) is a community-based accredited land trust dedicated to working with landowners in the Upper Hudson Valley to protect farms and forest land from development using conservation easements. Our mission also includes activities to support the vibrant agricultural economy of our region and to help identify the next generation of farmers.
Regional Navigator Services
As a Regional Navigator with Farmland for a New Generation New York, ASA seeks to connect retiring farmers and landowners with farmers in search of land to continue the strong tradition of farming in the Upper Hudson Valley region. ASA hosts workshops on diverse topics such as farmland evaluation, agricultural assessment, elements of a good lease, estate and succession planning, and the role of conservation easements in keeping farmland available and affordable for future generations. We also provide one-on-one support, including making connections among farming peers, and visiting prospective properties with farmers looking for land.
Reach out to us for support in the following areas:
- Farmland Protection
- Finding and Evaluating Farmland
Regions Served
Capital Region, Rensselaer County, Washington County
Ag Updates
Farmer Housing Matching Portal
Growing Homes has created a house matching portal to provide access to affordable rentals for farmers and farmworkers in the Hudson Valley region! You can create a listing as a farmer housing home seeker or home provider.
New York Farm Transition Advisors Directory
NY Farm Transition Advisors Directory is designed to be an accessible and inclusive referral resource that is available to farmers, farmland owners and ag service professionals working through farm transitions and farmland access in New York State.
Farmland Owner Resource Hub
Are you a landowner looking to support farmland preservation by making your land available to farmers? Maybe you want to learn more about how you can steward your farmland with sustainable practices in mind? Or maybe you have goals you’d like to achieve that ensures the future of your farm? Check out the Farmland Owner Hub to explore various topics.
Looking for an on farm job or have a farm job you are hiring for?
Are you looking for a farm job? Are you a farm looking to hire help? Check out the 'Find a Farm Job' page on the New York Farmland Finder website!