Acres of farmland and ranchland protected in perpetuity through agricultural conservation easements.
Acres under reduced development pressure due to smart land-use planning and tax policies.
Catalyzed in federal and state funds to help farmers and ranchers adopt new conservation practices or protect their land.
Every acre of farmland protected, every farmer or rancher supported, and every partnership built contributes to a more resilient agricultural future. Across the country, we work alongside farmers, ranchers, and landowners to protect farmland, promote sound farming practices, and keep farmers on the land. These relationships keep us grounded in real-world challenges while allowing us to test and scale innovative solutions. The stories featured here highlight the tangible impact of this work, demonstrating how our programs are helping people and communities thrive while shaping a more sustainable future for agriculture.
A school’s participation in FINYS gave students access to local apple, cooking demos, and recipes.
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Forestville, New York, students eat local foods at school—including local farm-raised meat.
Bari Zieger received an AFT microgrant that helped cover the closing costs on her farmland.
An aspiring farmer in New York City found farmland through Farmland for a New Generation New York.
New York farmer Kama Doucoure used a microgrant from AFT to hire a consultant to consult on his business expansion plans.
A gift to AFT of an avocado ranch pays tribute to California produce giant Sam Perricone.
Lorie Ames participated in AFT's New York Soil Health Specialist training to improve her work with farmers.
Using Water Quality Trading Credits to Achieve a Win-Win Situation
Ken Merrick reduced runoff from his cattle operation by implementing conservation practices.
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George Houser worked with fellow farmers and citizens and AFT to develop guidelines for local farmland protection, protect his own farm, and inspire many of his farm neighbors to protect thousands of acres of their own land.
Laura Jean Kreissl and her siblings donated their grandparents’ land to American Farmland Trust to honor their legacy.
Clara Beth Claxon’s participation in a water quality trading program benefited her cattle.
