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.
Chelsea Gazillo is the new Senior California Policy Manager for AFT. She brings solid experience in agricultural policy and land protection.
Teresa O'Connor
🌱☀️ Curious about how solar energy and agriculture can coexist? Check our latest blog on agrivoltaics and the Smart Solar Principles guiding our "Smart Solar Specialist's work. #SmartSolar #Agrivoltaics #RenewableEnergy
Alan Bailey
Read the 2024 New England Impact Report to learn more about how our team supported farmers and farmland over the past year.
🌱🚜 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.
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American Farmland Trust’s Farmland Information Center has released findings from surveys of both state and local purchase of agricultural conservation easement (PACE) programs.
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A Few of Our Favorite Things from the Midwest
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Beth Sauerhaft, PhD
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Long known as a major energy producer, Texas now leads the nation with the most installed utility-scale solar capacity with no sign of slowing down. As these large solar farms increase around the state and the country, many solar developers are increasingly partnering with farmers who use their flocks of animals as a vegetation management tool.
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