AFT Applauds Introduction of the Bipartisan American Food Supply Chain Resiliency Act
American Farmland Trust (AFT) applauds Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature for enacting a final FY 2026–27 state budget that delivers meaningful, sustained investments in farmland protection, farm viability, climate resilience, and local food systems across New York.
American Farmland Trust has named Julia Valliant as Director of the national Farms for a New Generation team, where she will lead efforts to increase access to land and capital for the rising generation of farmers and ranchers and support elder farmers and landowners in transferring their farms with dignity and confidence.
AFT Applauds Introduction of the Bipartisan American Food Supply Chain Resiliency Act
Highlighting a recent policy update that offers a perspective on our work to advance farmland protection and support agricultural viability across Washington State in 2026.
Michael Shulman
Stephanie Castle
Caitlin Joseph
Emily Liss
Michael Shulman
Caitlin Joseph
Alison Volk
New York smart solar on farmland requires policies that empower farmers and agricultural communities to be full partners in our essential transition to a clean energy future.
Ethan Winter
Olivia Fuller
Olivia Fuller
Samantha Levy
🌱🚜 Discover how American Farmland Trust's Advanced Soil Health Training is empowering farmers and advisors to become conservation leaders! Read about the journey and impact of this innovative program in partnership with Truterra.
Julie Larsen
American Farmland Trust’s Farmland Information Center has released findings from surveys of both state and local purchase of agricultural conservation easement (PACE) programs.
Ariel Looser
A Few of Our Favorite Things from the Midwest
Jean Brokish
Jenny Lester Moffitt joins American Farmland Trust as Senior Fellow where her work will focus on enhancing the vitality of rural America by supporting farmers and ranchers in building diverse, profitable, and resilient farming operations now and into the future.
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Lori Sallet
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AFT Staff
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Olivia Fuller
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