7754193.2-202Virginia Decodedhttps://vacode.org2016Agriculture, Animal Care, And FoodGeneral Provisions; Protection And Promotion Of AgriculturePreservation Of Farm And Forest LandsOffice Of Farmland PreservationVirginia Farm Link program2001, c. 521, § 3.1-18.11; 2008, c. 860.http://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/3.2-202//3.2-202/3.2/I/2/1/3.2-202There is hereby created the Virginia Farm Link program to provide assistance to retiring farmers and individuals seeking to become active farmers in the transition of farm businesses and properties from retiring farmers to active farmers. Such assistance shall include: (i) assistance in the preparation of business plans for the transition of business interests; (ii) assistance in the facilitation of transfers of existing properties and agricultural operations to interested buyers; (iii) information on innovative farming methods and techniques; and (iv) research assistance on agricultural, financial, marketing, and other matters.section1