Indiana

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American Farmland Trust is working to implement policies and programs to carry forward Indiana’s rich agricultural legacy. We aim to support farmers, farmland owners, and next-generation stewards to secure a stronger food system and ensure that farmland remains preserved for generations to come.

Indiana Stats

345,682 Acres

Lost from 2010-2022

451,100 Additional Acres

Predicted to be lost by 2040

26,428 New Producers

Across the state of Indiana

Current Initiatives

Farmland Easements for Access Recordings

Webinar: Easements for Land Access - Buy, Protect, Sell

Webinar: Easements for Land Access - Strategies for Affordable Farmland

Webinar: Easements for Land Access - Subdivision of Easements and Housing

Webinar: Easements for Land Access - Conservation Finance

What's at Stake

Agriculture plays a central role in Indiana’s landscape, economy, and communities. As the 9th largest farming state by crop production volume in the country, Indiana contains some of the nation’s most prime farmland. However, Indiana’s farmland is increasingly at risk of being lost due to a growing population and increasing development pressure.

Opportunities For Change

While this new generation of producers is growing, the land they need is disappearing at an alarming rate. Indiana is at a critical crossroad. Without “smart growth” tools and policies, Indiana stands to lose critical farmland. However, in collaboration with USDA National Resources Conservation Service, the National Agricultural Land Network, and partner organizations across the country, AFT is dedicated to slowing down this loss.

Across Indiana, momentum is growing to protect farmland, expand land access, and support the next generation of Hoosier farmers. In the 2025 legislative session, state leaders introduced several proposals to support Indiana’s farmers, and ISDA successfully secured support for a new centralized portal to connect farmers with available conservation and farm programs. ISDA has also called for a recurring Farmland Loss Inventory to help guide future farmland protection efforts.

Indiana is well positioned to take action. With the right tools and policies in place, the state can preserve its working lands and ensure they remain accessible to the next generation. The sections below highlight our current work in each of these areas and how to get involved.