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SUMMARY:Webinar - Introduction to the Private APR Process for protecting farmland in Massachusetts
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, November 14\, 2025\, 12:00pm – 1:30pm\, via Teams \nThe Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) is hosting a webinar introduction to the new Private APR Guidance and related process.  Private APRs are an important tool for protecting agricultural land.  A Private APR is an Agricultural Preservation Restriction where the easement/restriction is held by (or co-held by) an entity other than MDAR. MDAR has updated its guidance on Private APRs. \nThe new private APR guidance has been developed to better inform partners about MDAR’s process on approving private APRs. The March 2025 update adds details on minimum size required for eligibility\, clarifies that commercial forestry operations are eligible for protection and other information to address questions raised by MDAR staff and partners over the last few years. \nThis webinar will explain how Private APRs differ from other farmland protection tools\, share stories of successful Private APRs\, walk through the process and discuss next steps.   There will be time for questions and answers. \nThis webinar is oriented towards land trusts\, municipalities and other organizations with some existing experience in land conservation. \nLearn more about Private APRs and register on the new Private webpage. \nFor more information (not for registrations)\, please contact Ron Hall Ronald.hall@mass.gov
URL:https://massacd.org/massacdevent/webinar-introduction-to-the-private-apr-process-for-protecting-farmland-in-massachusetts/
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SUMMARY:Presentation and Discussion - Creating a Buy-Protect-Sell Program for MDAR
DESCRIPTION:MDAR is moving forward with the development of a Buy-Protect-Sell (BPS) program\, supported by newly granted legislative authority to buy and sell land while ensuring its permanent protection. This will be an important tool in helping mitigate farmland loss\, and will allow the department to move to purchase farmland when it becomes available for sale and apply permanent restrictions to ensure it does not convert to other uses in the future. \nMDAR staff have been actively researching and shaping the framework for this initiative and are now ready to share preliminary concepts for feedback. Input from community members\, farmers\, land trusts\, landowners\, and other stakeholders is essential to help shape a program that reflects the needs and values of Massachusetts’ agricultural community. \nSave the Date for November 19 at 1pm to join a presentation and discussion on MDAR’s Buy-Protect-Sell (BPS) Program\, where you’ll have the opportunity to learn more about MDAR’s vision for the program\, ask questions\, and share your perspective. \nMore details about this event will be emailed to those who are registered and shared in future editions of the Massachusetts Farmland Action Plan newsletter. \nThis event is oriented towards anyone.  This is an introductory presentation to the concept and first discussion. \nTo register for this event please visit MFAP webpage (Events and Meetings section). \nFor more information (not for registrations)\, please contact Jasper Cowley Jasper.L.Cowley@mass.gov
URL:https://massacd.org/massacdevent/presentation-and-discussion-creating-a-buy-protect-sell-program-for-mdar/
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