Cheri Lynne

About Cheri Lynne

If you\'re looking for a way to give your family a deeper connection to nature, own a farm, protect land, support farmers, —without having to buy or run a farm yourself—you\'re not alone. I help individuals, families, and organizations create and co-own Farm Parks that make all of that possible. Learn to strengthen your community, partner and support nonprofits, and create a legacy.I’m Cheri Lynne — Founder of the Farm Park Movement, the National Farm Park Association and Highland Farm Park and Nature Preserve. With over a decade of experience as an Executive Director, I’ve dedicated my career to building sustainable, people-powered solutions that reconnect communities to land, food, and nature.For years, I watched small farms disappear and local farmers burn out, despite the best efforts of nonprofits, grant programs, and government initiatives. It became clear that we needed a new model — something rooted in shared ownership, long-term land protection, and true community engagement.That’s when I created the concept of the Cooperatively Owned Farm Park — a place where people from all walks of life can co-own farmland and nature preserves, support professional farmers, and enjoy the benefits of farm life without the overwhelming cost or labor of running a farm.Whether you’re a nonprofit professional, land steward, educator, wellness advocate, or simply someone looking to be part of something meaningful — I’d love to connect. If you’re looking to start your own Farm Park, I offer consulting and strategy support. If you want to buy a farm share, I can walk you through the benefits and how it works. If you’re in the nonprofit space and want to collaborate on sustainable land or community development, I’d love to explore how we can partner.I believe Farm Parks are the future — and one day, I hope owning a farm share is as common as setting up your electricity or internet when you move into a neighborhood.Let’s grow something lasting, together.I help families, nonprofits, changemakers, and developers create and co-own Farm Parks—community-owned farms and nature preserves that offer access to fresh food, nature, and connection without the burden of owning or managing land alone. Whether you want to buy a farm share, launch a Farm Park, or integrate one into your neighborhood or mission, I provide strategy, structure, and support to help you grow something lasting—for people, planet, and future generations.Visit the National Farm Park Association Website to Take a Course on Starting A Farm Park or Look at Joining an Existing Farm Park.

Experience

1. Founder and Director

   Silverleaf Farm Park

   Nov 2023 — Present · Hillsborough, NC, US

   Silver Farm Park | Farm Park blending Agriculture, Community & ConservationSilverleaf Farm Park is a visionary 70-acre nature and farm agritourism campus. One of the first of it\'s kind to combine a harmonic blend of sustainable farming, forests, equestrian and farm animals in natural setting. Our unique model showcases traditional agriculture, innovative farming technologies, and dedicated wildlife conservation areas. A campus for farmers, nonprofits, the community and conservation.