Livestream | NYC Climate Week | Thriving Farms and Ranches
For 46 years, American Farmland Trust has worked alongside farmers, ranchers, communities, policymakers, and partners to keep farmland in farming and help agricultural communities thrive.
This year, we're highlighting how that work is building resilience in the face of increasingly unpredictable weather, strengthening local economies, protecting natural resources, and ensuring our food system remains strong for generations to come.
Tune in for a special livestream showcasing the people, partnerships, and solutions driving impact across the country. You'll hear stories from the field, learn about innovative approaches taking root nationwide, and see how AFT's work continues to make a difference long after any single project ends.
You’re invited to join us via livestream:
📅 Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026
🕤 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. EDT
📍 Watch live on YouTube
This special event features leaders and changemakers including:
Hillary Barile — Rabbit Hill Farms
Amanda Beal — Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
John Chester — Farm Lore Films
Oliver English — Common Table Creative
Simon English — Common Table Creative
Heidi Exline — American Farmland Trust
Tim Fink — American Farmland Trust
Olivia Fuller — Fuller Farm
Dominick Grant — Dirt Capital Partners
Will Harris — White Oak Pastures
Brooks Lamb — Vanderbilt Policy Accelerator
Caitlin Liebert — Amazon Worldwide Grocery
Bianca Moebius, PhD — American Farmland Trust
Jenny Lester Moffitt — American Farmland Trust
Danielle Nierenberg — Food Tank
Heather Oppel — General Mills
Madison Claire Parks — Broadway / Wicked
John Piotti — American Farmland Trust
Karen Ross — California Department of Food and Agriculture
Deydra Steans — S3 Legacy Ranch
Kat Taylor — TomKat Ranch Educational Foundation
Jeff Tkach — Rodale Institute
Noah Turner — Broadway / Music Director
