As Governor Newsom’s final legislative session closes, American Farmland Trust (AFT) is reflecting on a pivotal year of advocacy for California agriculture. Guided by our 2026 California policy priorities, AFT tracked more than 60 bills and helped secure many major conservation investments.
Meet Illinois farmer Jennifer Viktora-Cuomo of Wonder Farm Earth and discover her approach to regenerative farming, water conservation, and community food access.
Meet Andy Hazzard of Hazzard Free Farm in Pecatonica, Illinois, where she grows and mills heirloom grains. Discover her perspective on biodiversity, water conservation, and the future of sustainable agriculture.
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Mentor applications for the Resilient Grazing Network (RGN) are now open for Kansas, Missouri, and Texas producers!
Across Virginia, farmers are using shared equipment, emerging technology, and peer-to-peer learning to explore new ideas and strengthen their operations. See how Regenerate Virginia is helping turn farmer-led innovation into lasting impact.
Meet Katie Swanson of Sweet Union Farm in Oregon’s Klamath Basin, where she adapts to drought and water challenges through sustainable farming practices, water conservation, and innovative crop production. Learn how farmer-led research and collaboration are helping build a more resilient farm and support other growers in arid climates.
The following is a running field update based on what I’m seeing while scouting across my area—crop progress, field conditions, and anything that stands out week to week.
Explore PFAS in agriculture with science-based resources for farmers and ranchers on contamination risks, soil and water testing, health impacts, and protecting farmland.
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Learn how Vermont’s Severy Farm uses grazing, conservation, irrigation, and infrastructure investments to build a more resilient grass-fed dairy farm.
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Each year, the National Cover Crop Survey offers a useful glimpse into where cover crops are used across the country and how farmers manage them. As someone who has spent much of my career working directly with farmers, first as an independent crop consultant and now as a conservation agronomist, I like to look beyond the numbers and percentages and focus on what the results tell us about how farmers are making cover crops work.
American Farmland Trust Provides Comment on EPA Biosolids and PFAS Guidance
