The Farmland Protection Specialist will primarily support the Western New York Land Conservancy’s farmland protection program through the identification, development, and advancement of agricultural conservation easement projects in Western New York. This position is intended to expand organizational capacity to permanently protect working farmland across Western New York through direct landowner engagement, project development, and grant-supported conservation transactions. This position will also support natural land protection projects that advance the organization’s broader conservation mission. The position will work closely with landowners, farmers, municipal partners, consultants, attorneys, and internal staff to advance projects from initial inquiry through closing and stewardship transition.

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