Lunch Zoom: Managing Your Land Legacy

“I wish I had a way to ensure that the conservation measures I’ve put in place will not be bulldozed by a developer or reversed by a future landowner -- but I guess can’t control the future.”  Have you had this thought? 

The truth is that you can take steps to dictate what will happen on your land even after you no longer own it. In this session we’ll cover the basics of an agricultural conservation easement – including who are the parties involved, how conservation easements are funded, and the tangible ways you can use this tool to protect your land from non-farm development and ensure appropriate stewardship for generations to come. Resources and next steps will be available for you.

Session will be recorded and link sent to all registrants.

Speaker:  Kara O’Connor, Midwest Philanthropy Officer, American Farmland Trust

Host: Noemy Serrano, MFAI

Woman Landowner Share:  Kirsten Jurcek, Brattset Family Farm

Conservation Summer Camp Lunch Series

Are you a Wisconsin woman landowner, farmer or conservation enthusiast ready to discover new ideas and resources to care for your land? BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! WiWiC will be hosting a second year of our Summer Camp series, an opportunity to join women landowners from across the state who share your passion for stewarding the land and connect with expert advice, resources, and opportunities around the virtual campfire.  

Whatever your background, from beginners to experts, all women are welcome and we want to hear your story.  Feel free to bring your lunch. S’mores optional. Wisconsin Women in Conservation is hosting four sessions from May through August on the last Thursday of the month.

About Wisconsin Women in Conservation

WiWiC is a state-wide collaborative effort led by the Michael Fields Agricultural Institute in partnership with Wisconsin Farmers Union, Renewing the Countryside and Marbleseed (formerly MOSES).  A three-year multi-faceted project funded by the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), WiWiC brings together Wisconsin women landowners to connect and learn about conservation practices, resources, and funding opportunities.