At AFT, we’re working towards a future where solar energy development and agriculture don’t just coexist—they thrive tog...

During this time of harvest and seasonal change, there are telltale signs of the coming winter—the chill in the morning ...

The Brighter Future Fund provides grants to farmers across the country to assist in successfully improving resilience, e...

The following soil health case studies feature “soil health successful” row crop farmers or tree nut growers who have ec...

AFT helped the Ogilby family save their historic farm, which abuts a major metropolitan area....

Angeles Crest Creamy used a Brighter Future Fund grant to protect a popular goat grazing area destroyed in the Bob Cat F...

Eloheh Farm and Seeds, specializing in perennial plants native to Oregon or the local Northern Kalapuya Indian tribal ba...

Elisa Fleming, a fourth-generation farmer, used a Brighter Future Fund grant to replace a hay rack lost when their 90-ye...

Run cooperatively by four intergenerational, multi-racial, & LGBTQ+ women, Rise & Root Farm's mission is rooted in socia...

Green Street Academy's farm is run by its high school students as part of the urban agriculture and aquaculture programs...

Robert Baldwin Jr., a beginning farmer, used a Brighter Future Fund grant to grow and diversify his 10-acre vegetable op...

Hameed and Ayo Bello used a Brighter Future Fund grant to purchase four hoop houses to provide consistent, high-quality,...

Aloha Redland Farm is preparing for climate resiliency and nurturing the land they steward. With support from a Brighter...

Meg Barton Galvin and her siblings used a Brighter Future Fund grant to purchase a rainwater harvesting and solar drip-i...

Dayna Burtness and her partner, Nick Nguyen, used a Brighter Future Fund grant to install two stainless steel waterers f...

Owned and operated by The Briermost Foundation, Ellsworth Acres is committed to helping residents in recovery learn how ...

Fat Beet Farm is an ever-evolving production farm/kitchen/bakery & education space. They used a Brighter Future Fund gra...

Fisher Farms has been serving their community for five generations. With support of a Brighter Future Fund grant, they w...

Partners Amanda Gentry and Wendy Painter are the fifth generation to steward Gentry Farm, a historic family farm nestled...

Recognizing the sheep industry has minimal infrastructure for processing wool, Monica, a sheep and produce farmer, used ...

Trefoil Gardens was awarded a Brighter Future Fund grant to invest in a propagation house fit to serve their growing bus...

Susan Mitchell is the owner and operator of Cloverleigh Farm. She began growing food as a public high school teacher, be...

Meet Quincy with Sweet Jones Farm LLC, a family owned and operated, mixed produce Louisiana farm. They sell directly to ...

Elaine; owner of Old Homestead Alpacas in Walla Walla deals with wind that is a significant challenge to the flower subs...

In Northern Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, Dani Fegan of Three Dogs Seed Farm is saving culturally important and climate-ad...

Abdi Haji of Umoja Na Uhuru (“Unity and Freedom”) World Farm operates a Community Supported Agriculture program that pro...

Carlos Aguilera and Lorena Mendoza own a 10+ acre farm that is Certified Organic by NOFA-NY Certified Organic, LLC, loca...

As part of this work, AFT recently published “Solar Energy and Agriculture in Kentucky.” This document is the product of...

Agriculture solar energy is a necessary tool in the fight against climate change. Experts agree that sourcing more energ...

New York smart solar on farmland requires policies that empower farmers and agricultural communities to be full partners...

Long known as a major energy producer, Texas now leads the nation with the most installed utility-scale solar capacity w...

American Farmland Trust’s land protection initiative, Buy-Protect-Sellplus (BPSplus) program acquires vulnerable farms, ...

Jenny Lester Moffitt joins American Farmland Trust as Senior Fellow where her work will focus on enhancing the vitality ...

American Farmland Trust in coordination with Aiken Land Conservancy published the Aiken 2040 Visioning Session report, w...

Our AFT staff, Rachel, Floréal, and Marlee reflect on their experiences from the recent Marbleseed Organic Conference in...

Ranchers are piecing their lives back together one fence post, one pasture, and one herd at a time. We followed up with ...

AFT recently released a Soil Health Toolkit on the Farmland Information Center website....

Since starting with American Farmland Trust in June, I have worked with farmers across the state of Illinois through our...

The Governor’s Summit on Agricultural Viability in Idaho brought together landowners and leaders of Idaho agribusiness, ...

American Farmland Trust works with land trusts, local organizations, state agencies, and communities to further farmland...

The Brighter Future Fund National Grant for Historically Underserved Farmers and Ranchers was launched in 2020 to assist...

Explore books that are essential reads for everyone who cares about the future of our food, farms, and environment....

A Skill-Building Workshop Series for Municipalities, Land Trusts, and Non-Profits to Support Farms and Farmers in northe...

This five-part, workshop series for Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont provided introductory level workshops to offer ski...

The Keep America Bountiful® campaign seeks to raise awareness of and generate support for policies and programs to make ...

The American Farmland Trust (AFT) Brighter Future Fund’s Emergency Resilience Grant was formed through generous support ...

Planning for agriculture creates a framework to protect and retain agricultural land, promote sound environmental stewar...

our elected officials need to hear from supporters like you that care deeply about the future of America's farms and ran...

AFT’s national Farm Legacy initiative ensures that land remains in farming as it transitions to the next generation whil...

American Farmland Trust is pushing for policies and programs that uphold Illinois’ rich agricultural legacy while streng...

Planned giving allows you to make meaningful contributions to AFT while also achieving your financial and estate plannin...

AFT makes grants to farmers and ranchers to advance our mission to protect farmland, promote sound farming practices, an...

Farms for a New Generation works to ensure equitable access to land and capital for the incoming generation of agrarians...

Our Farmland Protection and Access programs work to secure the future of New England’s farms, farmland, and farmers. We ...

As experts in purpose-driven partnerships and sponsorships, we combine imagination and proven strategies to drive positi...

Want to make a real impact? Find your place in protecting farmland, supporting farmers, and promoting sustainable practi...

Sioux Honey Association Co-op, the gold standard of honey since 1921, and American Farmland Trust, a national nonprofit ...

AFT will sponsor and train soil health advisors who can share their expertise with their communities. This program is de...

We present the results of the partial budget analysis in two-page soil health economic case studies that we hope will be...

AFT’s Soil Health Case Study Project developed a method to evaluate the economic outcomes experienced by “soil health su...

These soil health case studies analyze the costs and benefits of adopting soil health practices reported by “soil health...

With our U.S. Farmed™ Certification, we're taking a bold step forward with brands committed to strengthen and sustain Am...