In partnership with American Farmland Trust, the company will give farmers up to $10,000 each to help them earn from increased tourism demand, as new Airbnb report finds agritourism is filling a critical income gap for communities
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American Farmland Trust (AFT), the California Climate and Agriculture Network (CalCAN), and a broad coalition of agricultural, conservation, and land protection organizations applaud the California State Legislature and Governor Gavin Newsom for approving a FY 2026-27 budget that significantly strengthens California's commitment to protecting farmland and ranchland.
The following is a running field update based on what I’m seeing while scouting across my area—crop progress, field conditions, and anything that stands out week to week.
AFT Statement on Passage of Farm Bill out of Senate Agriculture Committee
AFT Announces 40 Regional Navigators to Support Farmland Access and Transition Across New York
American Farmland Trust Releases Toolkit to Highlight Success in Puget Sound Region
Explore how mentorship, neighbor-to-neighbor conversations and community gatherings are helping advance regenerative grazing practices across Texas.
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Applications are open for the 2027 Advanced Soil Health Training program, connecting Mid-Atlantic farmers with hands-on soil health training and farmer-led mentorship.
Through a USDA NRCS-funded project, American Farmland Trust and Virginia producers are exploring how grazing cover crops can improve soil health, provide valuable forage, and create new opportunities for both crop and livestock operations.
AFT Names Sarah Keiser New California Regional Director
Meet Nia Rivers who joined American Farmland Trust (AFT) in April 2026 as Southeast Engagement and Support Specialist, supporting outreach, partnership development, and technical assistance efforts across Kentucky and the Southeast.
