Cultivating Wins for California’s Agricultural Lands and Farmers: American Farmland Trust’s 2025 Policy Report

During the first year of the 2025–2026 California State Legislature, AFT led coalitions to advance California agriculture policy that strengthens climate resilience, expands land access, protects farmland, and secures major investments through Cap-and-Invest, the SALC program, and Proposition 4 climate-smart agriculture funding.

Farm Bill Update

While much of the nation’s attention has been rightly focused on the current federal shutdown, we cannot lose sight of the fact that parts of the Farm Bill have expired at a time when agriculture is facing incredible economic challenges and uncertainty.

Broad Set of Agricultural Stakeholders Unite on Federal Roadmap to Protect Farmers from PFAS

Crop Check: What’s Growing in California’s Capitol?

California policy wrap up for the 2025 legislative session.

Why Conservation Matters for the AMP Redesign and the Hill's Reconciliation Bill

The AMP redesign and reconciliation bill present a critical opportunity to strengthen conservation programs that support farmers and ranchers in adopting practices proven to enhance soil health, improve water and air quality, and boost farm profitability. AFT’s analysis shows that continued investment in conservation initiatives like cover crops, reduced tillage, and nutrient management yields both environmental and economic benefits, making them essential to long-term agricultural sustainability.

AFT Testifies on Agricultural Conservation Easements to House Agriculture Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology

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.

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!

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.