Increasing development pressures and the difficulties of farming have resulted in an average loss of nearly 50,000 acres of California farmland and ranchland each year.

From whitewater rivers to the Chesapeake Bay, our nation’s birthplace is home to some of the most diverse, yet threatened, farms in the country.

In the Midwest, we need to save the land – not just by the acre but also by the inch.

It’s never been more important to protect New England's threatened farms and farmland.

Since 1990, American Farmland Trust has worked tirelessly in New York to stop the loss of farms and farmland.

American Farmland Trust works to protect the Pacific Northwest farmland and ranchland that produces some of the best food in the world.

The time is now to protect threatened farms and farmland in the Southeast.

AFT is on a mission for a more resilient future for Texas agriculture.

If you are looking for land to start or expand your farm or ranch, you’ve come to the right place. These pages will guide you through the process.

Farm transfer planning ensures that the transition of ownership and control of your farm and business assets occur as you intend.

Access to capital is critical to beginning farmers and ranchers. Farming requires money for purchases such as land, buildings, fences, tractors and seed. There are many opportunities for securing capital–most in the form of loans.

Learn about agricultural conservation easements and opportunities to partner with federal, state and local entities to avert development and ensure your land is available for the next generation of farmers and ranchers.

A comprehensive collection of resources and tools to help you navigate the process of participating in the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program – Agricultural Land Easements (ACEP-ALE).

Learn how to successfully participate in the Wetland Reserve Easement component of the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP-WRE).

This fact sheet provides basic information about agricultural conservation easements.

Your tool to find farmland protection partners.

Our information specialists provide technical assistance free of charge. Whether you are a landowner, beginning farmer, concerned citizen or policymaker, we are here to help.