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.
Emily Liss
AFT Staff
AFT Staff
Ryan Lauer
AFT Staff
Prolonged drought, extreme temperatures, and wildfire smoke are some of the impacts of climate change experienced by farmers and ranchers, and new policies are looking at solar energy in Washington State as part of the solution.
Dani Madrone
Michael Shulman
Emeran Irby
Michael Shulman
AFT Staff
Michael Shulman
At AFT, we’re working towards a future where solar energy development and agriculture don’t just coexist—they thrive together.
For Saphan Pickett, agrivoltaics isn’t just about financial stability—it’s about creating a sustainable farming model that can support her community for generations.
Maya Rappaport
Olivia Fuller
Maya Rappaport
AFT Staff
Women have always been vital contributors to the success of family farms, but their work has often gone unnoticed.
AFT Staff
Jamie Pottern
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