Farms & Forests in Transition Reimbursement Program

Reimburses NYC Watershed farm operations for professional services in farm transition, estate planning or succession planning (attorneys, planners). Rolling applications, one per fiscal year, capped at $5,000 per applicant per year.

Any NYC Watershed 'farm operation' as defined by Agriculture & Markets (AGM) CHAPTER 69, ARTICLE 25-AA, SECTION 301, Subdivision 11 (crops, livestock, commercial horse boarding, timber operation, compost/mulch/biomass, commercial equine); may be owned or rented, contiguous or noncontiguous parcels. Preference will be given to WAC participants. Applicant must upload most recent Schedule F to verify farm operation status.

Reimbursable funds; payment not issued to participants not in good standing with WAC; approved applications cancel after one year unless extended.

Published amounts: $5,000 cap per applicant per year.

Online application on the program page; applicants notified within three months; closeout package with invoices and signed completed-services form.

Deadline text on the page: Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis, with applicant selection occurring within three months.