Midwest Mid-Session Legislative Update: Growing Opportunities in Illinois

Since January, AFT has been planting seeds for improved agricultural policy across the Midwest. This blog is part of a three-part series spotlighting our work in Illinois, Wisconsin, and Indiana.

Honoring & Empowering Farm Identities at Women in Agriculture Gatherings in Illinois

During this past Women’s History Month, AFT collaborated with local partners in Northern Illinois to host events focused on farmland succession planning, sharing resources to empower women farmers and landowners to guide their land or family farm transition to the next generation.

Midwest Mid-Session Legislative Update: Growing Opportunities in Indiana

Read on to learn what we’ve been up to in Indiana, what we’re working on now, and an action you can take to support better food and farm policy in your state!

Midwest Mid-Session Legislative Update: Growing Opportunities in Wisconsin

This blog is part of a three-part series spotlighting our work in Illinois, Wisconsin, and Indiana. Read on to learn what we’ve been up to in Wisconsin, what we’re working on now, and an action you can take to support better food and farm policy in your state!

Meeting Farmers in the Field: Scouting for the Kentucky Rye Project

I recently spent time traveling and visiting Kentucky farmers growing rye as part of AFT's Kentucky Rye Cereal Crop Initiative.

Introducing American Farmland Trust’s New York Farmland Access Fund

AFT's New York Farmland Access Fund aims to holistically address land access and affordability challenges in New York.

Embracing Slowness: A Long-Term Commitment to the Vision of Sustainable Agriculture

Our AFT staff, Rachel, Floréal, and Marlee reflect on their experiences from the recent Marbleseed Organic Conference in February 2025 and the topic of embracing slowness as a strategy to commit to a larger vision of a sustainable future.

On Farm Transfer, Conflict Resolution, and Good Communication

AFT’s Brooks Lamb caught up with Claudia for a quick Q&A after the Land Transfer Navigators training in San Antonio, Texas. In the conversation below, they discuss farm transition planning, conflict management, role playing exercises—and the importance of good, consistent communication.

Greenbacker Renewable Energy Company and American Farmland Trust Partner to Advance Smart Solar Development

Chelsea Gazillo Supports California Policy for Food and Agriculture

Chelsea Gazillo is the new Senior California Policy Manager for AFT. She brings solid experience in agricultural policy and land protection.

At the Bleeding Edge of Agrivoltaics

🌱☀️ 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

AFT New England Team’s 2024 Impacts – Growing Deeper Roots to Back Farmers and Farmland Supporters

Read the 2024 New England Impact Report to learn more about how our team supported farmers and farmland over the past year.