Agricultural Land Protection in California
Mission Area: Protecting Farmland
Agricultural Land Protection
AFT has worked in partnership with interested landowners in California and across the country to develop innovative agricultural easement projects. One regional area of focus is the San Joaquin Valley.
Wisconsin Farmland Protection Partnership Project
The Wisconsin Farmland Protection Partnership Project seeks to address the need for increased agricultural conservation easement funding in the state. The
Partnership plans to slow the loss of vital agricultural land by accelerating permanent land protection statewide.
California Policy
Learn more about AFT’s policy recommendations for California to protect vital agricultural land, promote environmentally sound growing practices, and keep farmers on the land for generations.
The Perricone Family: Honoring a Citrus Legacy
A gift to AFT of an avocado ranch pays tribute to California produce giant Sam Perricone.
Midwest Policy Priorities
AFT is dedicated to working with partners to find solutions to agricultural problems in a comprehensive and holistic manner in Midwest state policy.
The Alliance for New York’s Farmland
The Alliance for New York’s Farmland advocates for public funding and policies to protect farmland and support a new generation of farmers.
New York Policy
AFT advocates to protect farmland, keep farmers on the land, and help farmers adopt sound farming practices in New York state policy.
Farms Under Threat: Biodiversity and Agriculture
AFT has embarked on a unique effort to map the agricultural and forested lands across the contiguous United States that help wildlife move daily and seasonally within their home ranges.
Smart Solar Siting for New England
Smart Solar Siting for New England is AFT’s work ensuring that clean renewable energy co-exists with New England agriculture instead of displacing it.
Planning for Agriculture
Planning is a public process to envision the future and help us prepare for future needs. This page highlights AFT’s leadership to advance Planning for Agriculture and provides valuable resources to support public policies to promote resilient food and farming systems.