New York Gov. Hochul’s Proposed Budget Addresses AFT Priorities for Protecting Farmland, Strengthening Farm to School, and Investing in Climate Resilient Agriculture

Free Agrivoltaics Webinars and Training for Farmers in the Northeast

Upcoming webinars and training aimed to support farmers in exploring agrivoltaics in the Northeast.

Grazing Between the Panels: How Sheep Are Expanding What’s Possible for Solar and Agriculture in Massachusetts

Solar grazing is reshaping how energy and agriculture share the land — with benefits for farmers, soils, and solar developers alike.

AFT Applauds Governor Hochul’s Commitment to Farms, Food Security, and Climate Resilience in State of the State

AFT Statement on Gov. Hochul's State of the State Address

Grit, Grace, and Growth: New Video Celebrating Women and Nonbinary Farmers in Massachusetts

American Farmland Trust (AFT) has launched a new video spotlighting women and nonbinary farmers across Massachusetts who are leading the way in regenerative agriculture and soil health.

AFT Announces New Initiative to Empower Farmers and Ranchers at Idaho Summit

Farming with the Seasons: On-Farm Soil Health Videos with Randy and Jayden Salisbury

American Farmland Trust (AFT) and Cargill partnered to create educational videos for corn and soybean farmers interested in adopting soil health practices, including cover crops, reduced tillage, and nutrient management. Both AFT and Cargill recognize that a major barrier to the adoption of soil health is knowledge of technical details, like cover crop species selection or termination options, and understanding the potential costs and benefits for their operation.

AFT Applauds USDA Announcement of Regenerative Pilot Program

From Family Roots to Farmer Networks: Growing Soil Health in Illinois

Since starting with American Farmland Trust in June, I have worked with farmers across the state of Illinois through our Farmer-Led Advances in Soil Health (FLASH) program. Attending the FLASH group meetings, I’ve met many passionate conservationists dedicated to protecting farmland for future generations, a sentiment very personal and important to me. I grew up in Ramsey, a small town in south-central Illinois. My family has been farming in the area since around the 1850s; my great-grandmother grew up on the same farm as I did. My dad still farms the land, maintaining an operation of corn, soybeans, and beef cattle.

American Farmland Trust Applauds Introduction of Relief for Farmers Hit With PFAS

Five Years, One Farmer-Led Cohort: What Vermont Dairy Farmers Learned by Working Together

Over five years, seven Vermont dairy farmers built a tight-knit farmer-led learning cohort that became a practical space to compare approaches, troubleshoot challenges, and try new grazing and business-planning ideas.

Strengthen Your Farm: 2026 AFT Regenerate Virginia Grants Open Dec. 1–19

American Farmland Trust (AFT) has announced a call for applications for its 2026 Regenerate Virginia grant opportunities, open from December 1 to December 19, 2025.