Farmland for a New Generation New York is hosting a 3-part webinar series in May, June, and July, exploring issues related to accessing agricultural land using collaborative and cooperative models. The series is designed for farmers interested in participating in collaborative or cooperative land access projects and for service providers who often advise or coach farmers working on these projects. It will explore
- How different models can help mitigate the high cost of land
- How to build a successful relational culture in a land access project
- How to build personal wealth within a collaborative project.
Session 2: Building a Relational Culture to Succeed in a Collaborative Land Access Project
Presenter: Cedar Landsman, Relational Uprising
Despite the benefits and power behind cooperative movements, working together toward a common goal is still one of the most difficult challenges people face. This session will explore how to build a successful relational culture to overcome common challenges in collaborative projects. We will address questions such as:
- What are the basic principles of communication, interaction, and consensus building that allow the collaborative process to move forward?
- We talk about building cooperation at the speed of trust. What does this mean for land seekers thinking of acquiring land together?
