Brian Bourdages

Brian's primary role is managing the acquisition of agricultural conservation easements and farmland and projects involving their donation through the Farmland Legacy Program. Brian leads the administration of AFT's Love Fund for Michigan, including work to advance Buy-Protect-Sell projects in the state. His work is focused on Michigan and the surrounding Great Lakes Region. Born and raised in SW Michigan, Brian has a Bachelor's Degree in Philosophy from Western Michigan University, with a Certificate in Professional and Applied Ethics. Before his work with AFT, he served as the Farmland Program Manager for the Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy and Leelanau Conservancy. He aided in developing and administrating local farmland protection programs in the greater Traverse City region of NW Lower Michigan. Brian has more than 30 years of experience in land protection and stewardship, including more than 20 years of experience in farmland protection. He is a gubernatorial appointee to MI's Agricultural Preservation Fund Board.