Critical Climate-Smart Agriculture Discussions in the Midwest

Scaling Collective Impact at the Sustainable Agriculture Summit

AFT Releases Smart Solar Recommendations to Help Policymakers Advance Solar and Strengthen Farm Viability

Four Decades of No-Till is Paying Off for Vermilion County Farmer Jean Stewart

Two-Time Cancer Survivor Kim Andersen Runs the Only Certified Organic You-Pick Blueberry Farm in Iowa

Palma Strand Works to Keep Her Square on the Iowa Map Resilient

AFT Applauds USDA’s Risk Management Agency for Recognizing NRCS Conservation Practices as “Good Farming Practices” 

New Land Transfer Program to Help Nation’s Farmers Protect and Access Farmland

New Land Transfer Program to Help Nation’s Farmers Protect and Access Farmland

The Dirt about Biochar – And How It Could Help California

Balancing Progress and Preservation: Maine's Mitigation Fee Program for Solar Siting and Farmland Protection

In Massachusetts, Proof Grows of Benefits for Combining Solar and Agriculture

The first sight many visitors will notice when pulling into Czajkowski Farm is one that might seem unfamiliar—a field of broccoli being grown under the watchful eye of solar panels standing overhead. This technique of growing crops and generating energy on the same parcel is called agrivoltaics. While these projects may currently stick out in Massachusetts combining solar and agriculture, they are growing in popularity across the nation because of the opportunities they provide to keep land in agriculture and build resilience to climate change.

Harvesting Community at Local Midwest Farmers Markets

During this time of harvest and seasonal change, there are telltale signs of the coming winter—the chill in the morning air, neighborhood leaf pick-ups, and local winter farmers markets. Before joining the Midwest Region of AFT, my journey to regenerative agriculture started with my family’s love and passion for cooking. This led me to manage our local farmers market and become a part of a community. Wrapping up my first year with AFT, I’ve realized the full scope of our work has been shaping a future where wholesome, locally grown food can become accessible and the norm, a future I’m aligned with from my core.