Project Selection

Summary of Project Selection Criteria

Yggdrasil strategically assesses project viability based on a set of factors determined by the Board of Trustees.  Factors include a property’s farm history and practices, soil, ecological and cultural values, location in relation to other farm clusters, business and market viability as well as fundraising potential. The evaluation and scoring of these factors provide Yggdrasil with sound data and information to properly prioritize new projects and designate limited staff time.

Request for Preservation Interest (RPI) PDF Form

If you are interested in seeking preservation interest and support from Yggdrasil, please complete the RPI Form and submit electronically to begin preliminary discussions.

Ownership and Land Overview
Landowner(s) Name:
  
Age(s) of Landowner:
  
Landowner Contact Information
Address:
  
City:
  
State:
  
Zip:
  
Phone:
  
Email:
  
Company or Non-profit Name and contact information (if land is owned by these entities):
  
If the landowner is not the farmer please answer the following:
  
Is there a farmer that rents the land (if so, please provide their name?
  
Is the landowner looking for a potential farmer to rent this land? (if yes, explain)
  
Name of Property/Farm to be protected: 
  
Farm Location
Address:
  
City:
  
State/Zip:
  
County, Township, Section
  
Regional Location:
  
Total Acres: 
  
Farm Acres:
  
Wetland Acres:
  
Proximity to urban area:
  
Proximity to other farms (note if preserved farms):
  
Preservation Goal
Please include type of farming practice, crop type and history, soil class, water availability, and any other pertinent information:
  
Farm Description
Please share with us your long-term goals, vision, and aspirations for your property:
  
Community and Market Support
Is the current farm operation economically viable in relation to local and regional consumer markets? Explain:
  
Ecological and Cultural Values
Please describe diverse ecosystems located on your property including their type, general condition, and acres.  Also, does your property have any Native American or earlier European settlement archeology?
  
Conservation Practices
Please provide information on volunteer or government conservation programs that are currently being implemented on your farm to enhance or protect its natural resources:
  
Water Resources
Please describe in detail where the farm gets its water for its operations. Note any challenges or concerns relating to water availability or quality:
  
Public Access
Do you wish to allow any type of public access on or across the property? Please describe:
  
Buildings/Improvements
Describe any human-made structures and their general condition (including buildings, roads, utilities, irrigation ditches, dams, wells, etc.):
  
Proposed Farm Preservation Method
Please check the type of preservation you are interested in and give a more detailed description of what you are considering:
 
Land Donation
Land Acquisition
Conservation Easement Donation
Conservation Easement Acquisition
Donation of Land or Conservation Easement through your Estate Plan
Other
Please describe the method in detail:
  
Potential Funding Resources
 
1) What is your general timeline for preserving your property?
  
2) Are you willing to partner with Yggdrasil in fundraising for the protection of your farm?
  
3) Are there any local, state, or private fund sources that you are aware of that could be applied to the protection of your farm?
  
4) Based on local real estate markets, what do you suggest the land is valued at?
  
5) Would the preservation of your farm be marketable in your local and regional community? How about in the state or national community? If so, briefly explain why:
  
Mission Transparency
Why are you interested in working with Yggdrasil Land Foundation?
  
How do you envision Yggdrasil carrying forward the existing farm, education, research, etc., components after the land has been transferred to our long-term ownership?