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Sioux Honey Co-Op’s Brands are the First Honey Brands to Earn American Farmland Trust’s U.S. Farmed™ Certification

Sioux Honey Association Co-op, the gold standard of honey since 1921, and American Farmland Trust, a national nonprofit working to save the land that sustains us, announce the joint launch of U.S. Farmed™ certified honey, a standard for consumer-packaged goods proven to contain at least 95% of ingredients grown in the United States.

Feb 10, 2025

Michael Shulman

American Farmland Trust and Sol Systems Partner to Advance Agrivoltaics in the Midwest with Kernza® Perennial Grain

American Farmland Trust and Sol Systems announced a new initiative aimed at integrating solar energy production with sustainable agriculture. This collaboration will focus on growing the Kernza® perennial grain, a grain developed from intermediate wheatgrass, a relative of annual wheat.

Feb 3, 2025

Michael Shulman

AFT Urges Support to Protect Farmland for a New Generation of Farmers, and Incentivize Farm to School in New York

Jan 30, 2025

Michael Shulman

Former USDA Under Secretary Jenny Lester Moffitt Returns to American Farmland Trust as Senior Fellow

Jenny Lester Moffitt joins American Farmland Trust as Senior Fellow where her work will focus on enhancing the vitality of rural America by supporting farmers and ranchers in building diverse, profitable, and resilient farming operations now and into the future.

Dec 23, 2024

Lori Sallet

The Overlooked Infrastructure of Farming

The sturdy steel toe boots that protect your feet. The reliable truck that gets you from your fields to your markets. The tools and structures that help you grow, process, and share food with your community. This is the overlooked infrastructure of farming.

Jun 30, 2025

Jenna Farineau

How Bardwell Farm is Experimenting with Tillage to Adapt and Advance Soil Health

At Bardwell Farm, farmer Harrison Bardwell is blending innovation with tradition to tackle soil health and disease pressure—proving there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to resilient farming.

Jun 30, 2025

Erinn Roberts & Kevin Antoszewski

Soil Stewardship at Astarte Farm

At Astarte Farm, leaf mulch is proving to be a powerful tool for building soil health—offering a plastic-free, low-cost solution for weed suppression and resilience.

Jun 30, 2025

Erinn Roberts & Kevin Antoszewski

Finding Common Ground: A Q&A with Brooks Lamb

In this conversation, Brooks Lamb speaks about Tennessee’s new Farmland Preservation Fund, a $25 million, state-funded initiative designed to help farmers voluntarily protect their land from development through conservation easements.

Jun 27, 2025

Emeran Irby

From Vision to Impact: How Sarah Morton Is Redefining What a Farm Can Be

Sarah J. Morton is redefining what it means to lead a family farm in central Virginia by combining her deep agricultural expertise with a powerful vision for community, culture, and conservation.

Jun 26, 2025

Nicole Gwishiri

Fresh Book Picks for Your Summer Stack

There’s nothing like a good read to slow down the season. And there’s nothing better than a trusted recommendation from someone who really knows the book.

Jun 23, 2025

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.

Jun 18, 2025

Michelle Perez, PhD

Enter Our #NoFarmsNoFood Bumper Sticker Instagram Contest

From June 15 - July 15, 2025, post a photo of your #NoFarmsNoFood bumper sticker on Instagram for a chance to win merch!

Jun 15, 2025

From the Taj Mahal to Midwest Soil: Global Agricultural Lessons from Dubai and India

Can you name one of the Seven Wonders of the World? It’s a bit of a trick question, because it turns out there are multiple different lists. It makes sense … why limit the wonders to just seven?

Jun 3, 2025

Jean Brokish

A New Family Legacy Takes Root from an Unconventional Farm Transfer

The Goodell family had continuously farmed 275 acres for over 100 years, but the final generation had to get creative to find a successor.

Jun 2, 2025

Olivia Fuller

From Soil to Stream: How Regenerative Grazing Supports Texas Watersheds

Regenerative grazing practices in Texas enhance watershed health by rotating livestock across pastures, these methods improve soil structure, increase water infiltration, and reduce runoff, leading to cleaner waterways and more resilient ecosystems.

Jun 2, 2025

Amanda Henderson

What Can Self-Care Look Like in the Field?

With a focus on supporting the mental health and well-being, especially for BIPOC and historically underserved farmers, Real Farmer Care provides small but meaningful self-care awards to help farmers prioritize rest and restoration.

May 28, 2025

Sioux Honey Co-Op’s Brands are the First Honey Brands to Earn American Farmland Trust’s U.S. Farmed™ Certification

American Farmland Trust and Sol Systems Partner to Advance Agrivoltaics in the Midwest with Kernza® Perennial Grain

AFT Urges Support to Protect Farmland for a New Generation of Farmers, and Incentivize Farm to School in New York

Former USDA Under Secretary Jenny Lester Moffitt Returns to American Farmland Trust as Senior Fellow

The Overlooked Infrastructure of Farming

How Bardwell Farm is Experimenting with Tillage to Adapt and Advance Soil Health

Soil Stewardship at Astarte Farm

Finding Common Ground: A Q&A with Brooks Lamb

From Vision to Impact: How Sarah Morton Is Redefining What a Farm Can Be

Fresh Book Picks for Your Summer Stack

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

Enter Our #NoFarmsNoFood Bumper Sticker Instagram Contest

From the Taj Mahal to Midwest Soil: Global Agricultural Lessons from Dubai and India

A New Family Legacy Takes Root from an Unconventional Farm Transfer

From Soil to Stream: How Regenerative Grazing Supports Texas Watersheds

What Can Self-Care Look Like in the Field?

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