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.

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.

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.

Greenbacker Renewable Energy Company and American Farmland Trust Partner to Advance Smart Solar Development

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.

At the Bleeding Edge of Agrivoltaics

🌱☀️ Curious about how solar energy and agriculture can coexist? Check our latest blog on agrivoltaics and the Smart Solar Principles guiding our "Smart Solar Specialist's work. #SmartSolar #Agrivoltaics #RenewableEnergy

AFT New England Team’s 2024 Impacts – Growing Deeper Roots to Back Farmers and Farmland Supporters

Read the 2024 New England Impact Report to learn more about how our team supported farmers and farmland over the past year.

Putting Ideas into Action: How AFT’s Soil Health Training is Creating a Network of Conservation Leaders

🌱🚜 Discover how American Farmland Trust's Advanced Soil Health Training is empowering farmers and advisors to become conservation leaders! Read about the journey and impact of this innovative program in partnership with Truterra.

More than 4.1 Million Acres Protected by Farmland and Ranchland Protection Programs Nationwide

American Farmland Trust’s Farmland Information Center has released findings from surveys of both state and local purchase of agricultural conservation easement (PACE) programs.

A Few of Our Favorite Things from the Midwest

A Few of Our Favorite Things from the Midwest

Congress’s Failure to Transfer IRA Funding into Farm Bill is Major Setback for Conservation