
Kristin Bjella How
Associate General Counsel
Kristin joined American Farmland Trust in April of 2024. Her primary responsibilities include legal support for land protection projects and the organization. Kristin was born and raised in North Dakota. She earned her undergraduate degree at Concordia College in Moorhead, MN. She spent a year in AmeriCorps service before attending law school at the University of Iowa. Kristin brings experience in land conservation, real estate law, contracts, land use, and local governments.