Sustaining working lands for agriculture now and into the future

Farmland is the foundation of a healthy agricultural landscape, but its survival depends on intentional protection efforts. We work alongside landowners, communities, and policymakers to keep these lands productive and intact, ensuring they remain a vital resource for generations to come. 

• Buy-Protect-Sell+ – Protected land farmers can afford 

• Farms for a New Generation – Helping farmers find land 

• Mid-Atlantic Land Transfer Navigators – Support for farm transitions 

• Smart Solar℠ – Solar that works for farms and farmland 

• Planning for Agriculture – Planning with farmers in mind 

Advancing practical approaches that build healthy soils, clean water, and resilient farm businesses

The future of farming depends on practices that care for the land while supporting farm viability. By advancing proven, Mid-Atlantic–relevant regenerative techniques, we help farmers improve soil health, conserve water, and reduce environmental impacts – without sacrificing productivity. 

• Sustainable Grazing Project – Improving pasture and soil health 

• Women for the Land – Peer learning networks for women farmers and landowners 

• Farmer Grants – Funding on-farm innovation and long-term vitality 

Supporting farm viability, transitions, and thriving rural communities

Farming is more than a job; it’s a way of life rooted in stewardship and community. We help farmers stay on the land by connecting them with the tools, resources, and opportunities they need to build viable operations, plan for the future, and sustain strong rural communities and food systems. 

• Buy-Protect-Sell+ – Protected land farmers can afford 

• Farms for a New Generation – Helping farmers find land 

• Mid-Atlantic Land Transfer Navigators – Support for farm transitions 

• Smart Solar℠ – Solar that works for farms and farmland 

• Planning for Agriculture – Planning with farmers in mind