For over 40 years, American Farmland Trust has given a voice to the land itself - and the people who steward that land - in an effort to save the resource that sustains us all. We visited some of the farmers and ranchers we work with to hear about the challenges and opportunities they see today and how working with American Farmland Trust has helped them improve their farm viability, access resources, and build local networks. Thanks to these farmers for allowing us to film on their farms and tell their stories: · Mike Peterson - Kinloch Farm, Virginia · Andrea Young - Hidden Creek Farm, Virginia · Garrett Heydt - Rucker Farm, Virginia · Isabelle Heydt - Rucker Farm, Virginia · Joey Gray - Piedmont Ag, Virginia · Sarah Morton - Cattle Run Farm, Virginia · Matt Angell - Pacific Farming Company Inc., California · Alexis Koefoed - Soul Food Farm, California · Maria Romero - Ambrosio Organic Farm, California 🎥: The video was produced by our friends at Common Table Creative. Learn more about American Farmland Trust and join us at farmland.org.
American Farmland Trust
Civic and Social Organizations
Saving the land that sustains us since 1980. Leading the No Farms, No Food movement.
About us
American Farmland Trust (AFT) began in 1980 after a small group of farmers and conservationists asked an important question: What will happen to the nation's food supply if we continue to wastefully develop our best farm and ranch land? Peggy McGrath Rockefeller, the wife of philanthropist David Rockefeller, was one of AFT's founding members. Peggy was a dedicated and accomplished farmer, raising purebred cattle on farms in Maine and upstate New York. Guided by Rockefeller, noted soil conservationist Norm Berg, California farmer Ralph Grossi, and others, AFT focused in the early years on pioneering programs around the country that use a powerful tool – conservation easements – to make the nation's best farmland off limits to developers. From the early days, AFT has been a strong advocate for voluntary conservation practices and programs that preserve not just land but also our precious soil and water supplies. In the 40+ years since AFT began, we've seen farmland preservation transform into a national movement that has protected well over five million acres nationwide. Of course, there is much more work to be done. Today, AFT is dedicated to preserving the nation's farm and ranch land – and critical natural resources like soil and water. We also make sure to never forget that it is people – our family farmers and ranchers – who feed us and sustain America. Please join us.
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External link for American Farmland Trust
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- Civic and Social Organizations
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
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- Nonprofit
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- 1980
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- Farmland Protection
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1150 Connecticut Ave NW
Washington, DC 20036, US
Employees at American Farmland Trust
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Gabrielle Roesch-McNally, director of our Women for the Land Initiative works to ensure women landowners have access to the resources they need to become leaders in conservation and build resilient agrifood systems. 🎧 Listen to her interview with Successful Farming: https://bit.ly/3SZfbuR. On September 25, Gabrielle will moderate a female producer panel at the Women in Agribusiness Summit. In this session, female producers will share their ideas, concerns, and messages to the rest of the supply chain. Learn more and register for the conference here: https://bit.ly/3IMObZU. #WIAS24
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💧 In the U.S. and globally, agriculture is the largest source of sediment and nutrient runoff, causing water quality problems in streams, lakes, and bays. Farming is also the largest user of surface and groundwater, often at unsustainable levels. The good news is that many farm conservation practices that address water concerns are climate-smart practices, too. Here at American Farmland Trust, our staff scientists, economists, policy specialists, technical service providers, and ag educators are collaborating with farmers to address these challenges in water and agriculture. Learn more about our Water Initiative: https://bit.ly/4abl26U. #NationalWaterQualityMonth
Reflections on Water and Agriculture
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It is estimated that more than 40 percent of American farmland – over 370 million acres – will change hands over the next 10 to 20 years. Many farm owners face retirement with concerns about the future of their land. Who will farm the land? How will it be farmed? Our team will lead a panel called "Why Planning and Farmland Protection are Keys to Ensuring Your Vision" on August 27 at the Farm Progress show. This panel will focus on how to help farmers and farm owners provide a future conservation legacy for their land. Won't make it to the show? Stay tuned for a webinar on this topic coming soon and learn more about our farm legacy program here: https://lnkd.in/egzAPaHj. #FPS24
Farm Legacy - American Farmland Trust
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🎨 Explore how storytelling and art are intersecting with sustainable farming practices. Our Midwest team recently collaborated with artists and experts to promote nature-based solutions. Discover how creativity is inspiring change: https://bit.ly/3X76d14.
Storytelling & Sustainability: A Powerful Duo
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When Bobbi Smith arrived in Texas, it was the culmination of a lifelong dream to farm. After returning from seven years in Afghanistan where she worked as a Civil Affairs Officer and contractor with the Army, Bobbi ventured into agritourism to revive a ranch, naming it Rockin’ Bar B Ranch. Part of that revival included restoration of a dried-up lake with help from a grant from American Farmland Trust’s Brighter Future Fund. With hard work and determination, the ranch continues to regain life! Read Bobbi’s story: https://bit.ly/3WN0NGS.
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Our Texas team recently attended the Southern Family Farmers and Food Systems conference at Texas State University in San Marcos. The conference was full of workshops and sessions led by producers who are passionate about sharing their knowledge and experience to help other farmers improve their practices. We had fun talking to farmers and ranchers about how they can be involved our Texas Grazing Network as mentors or mentees. Learn about our Texas Grazing Network: https://bit.ly/3WZuANQ. #SFFFS2024
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In line with our mission to promote regenerative agriculture practices, we partnered with Scoular to provide guidance on helping producers overcome adoption challenges, drawing on case studies of farmers who have successfully made the transition to regenerative agriculture. Check out the blog below.
Regenerative agriculture delivers benefits, but farmers understandably have lots of questions. Scoular’s latest blog by Beth Stebbins addresses four common misconceptions producers may have about regenerative ag. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/grAtB9pd #regenerativeagriculture #farming #agriculture
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If you enjoy visiting your local farmers market, have you ever considered why? Maybe it’s seeing fresh fruit displayed under tents of many colors, feeling the just-harvested vegetables in your hands as you make your selection, or something else? For AFT team member Rachel Newcomb, these reasons -and so many more- are part of why she shops at her local market. But truly, the most compelling part to her is the feeling of gathering, nourishment, and community. ☀ Read more: https://bit.ly/3ywsMTa. #FarmersMarketWeek
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We are excited to share our Land Transfer Training resources, available in Spanish and English. We are also available to support farmers, ranchers, and land holders through the process of a farm or ranch transfer. 🔗 Learn more below.
Transitioning Land to a New Generation
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