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.
Maya Rappaport
Eliza Paterson
Cheryl Cesario
AFT Staff
Michelle Perez, PhD
Lori Sallet
Emeran Irby
Maya Rappaport
Teresa O'Connor
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Maya Rappaport
Annalise Sampson
Michael Shulman
Jenna Farineau
Elizabeth Beggins
Staci McGill, PhD
Michael Shulman
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