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.

American Farmland Trust Raising $2 Million for Emergency Resilience Grants for Farmers and Ranchers

Virginia Farmers Share Views on Solar in New Survey Released by American Farmland Trust

American Farmland Trust (AFT) has released findings from its 2024 survey of 240 Virginia farmers and landowners, exploring their views on solar energy development.

American Farmland Trust Returns as Partner for America The Bountiful – Season Two airing nationwide on public television as it continues to shine a light on the importance of farm viability to the public consciousness

American Farmland Trust Returns as Partner for America The Bountiful – Season Two airing nationwide

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.

AFT Releases Policy Recommendations to Advance Agrivoltaics

American Farmland Trust, the national leader in agriculturally compatible solar, has released its Policy Recommendations to Increase Agrivoltaic Development.

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.

AFT Urges Support for Local Food in Schools During National School Breakfast Week

American Farmland Trust and the New York Grown Food for New York Kids Coalition are celebrating National School Breakfast Week and schools that serve local, farm-fresh foods to students.