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We save the land that sustains us by protecting farmland, promoting sound farming practices, and keeping farmers on the land. Founded #NoFarmsNoFood movement.

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@Farmland
American Farmland Trust
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We’re losing 2,000 acres of agricultural land a day to uses that jeopardize #farming . On #EarthDay and every day, we are committed to protecting land not only for agricultural use but also to preserving the wide variety of natural resources found on America’s #farms and ranches.
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American Farmland Trust
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“Dad, don’t worry, I’m taking care of your farm,” shared Shirley Johnson with a smile, while looking upward. Shirley decided to leave her Illinois family #farm to American Farmland Trust in her will, under the condition that we will permanently protect the #farmland .
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Farm owner Rowan Miller has restored previously depleted soil by using rotational #grazing , #covercrop , and #notill practices. Healthy #soil nourishes the land, animals, and ultimately, people through the food the #farm provides.
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American Farmland Trust
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Did you know that nearly 43% of U.S. #farmland —nearly 388 million acres— is now farmed or co- farmed by #women ? New video on the Women for the Land program that works to close the gaps to success for #womenfarmers ! #womenfortheland #farmers
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New Program Linking #Women in the #Military and #Agriculture in Pacific Northwest! AFT's @womenfortheland launched the new Women Veterans for the Land program, funded by the @nifa_usda AgVets. See more: #womeninagriculture #veterans #agvets
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American Farmland Trust
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Did you claim your free No Farms No Food® bumper sticker? #NoFarmsNoFood #farm #farming
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Calling all farmers market managers! Now through April 15, find and update your #farmersmarket listing for America's Farmers Market Celebration™ and get entered into our giveaway for the chance to win exclusive merchandise!
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American Farmland Trust
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Happy 2022! Thanks for all your support in 2021!
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American Farmland Trust
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‼️ We are at a critical moment. Congress is writing 📝 the #FarmBill RIGHT NOW ⏰ and we need your help to make sure that it protects #farmland , supports farm viability, bolsters farmland access & helps #farmers build resilience to climate change.
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American Farmland Trust
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Voting Starts Today! Find Your Market Now: #vote #best #farmersmarket
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American Farmland Trust
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🎉 The 15th Annual America's Farmers Market Celebration™ is HERE and voting is open! $15,000 in prizes will be awarded to the top #markets in the nation! 🏆 #VOTE : AFMC is hosted by @farmland and @fmcorg #farmersmarket #farmersmarkets
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American Farmland Trust
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Small farms are the backbone of our farm economy, but they need our help. Many @USDAgov programs are built for large #farms , and small operations are struggling to make ends meet. Help us advocate for the needs of small farms in the next #FarmBill ! #smallfarms
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American Farmland Trust
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With thousands of votes in the door, here are America’s top markets so far in the 2023 America's Farmers Market Celebration™! 🏆 @CODSofficial @DWBAssoc @lakewoodranch @Visit29Palms *Results as of 7/11/23, 11 AM ET #farmersmarket #farmersmarkets #NoFarmsNoFood
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American Farmland Trust
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Farming is the largest user of surface & groundwater, often at unsustainable levels. Our staff scientists, economists, policy specialists, technical service providers, & ag educators are collaborating with farmers to address challenges in #water & #agriculture . #WorldWaterDay
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American Farmland Trust
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Research shows that women-led farms make 40% less farm income than male-operated farms. AFT created our Women for the Land initiative to address issues like this. Learn more and sign up for updates now: #womenofag #womenfortheland #WomensHistoryMonth
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American Farmland Trust
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Happy #WomensHistoryMonth ! To celebrate, AFT is featuring stories of women in agriculture all month long. Learn more at or sign up for email updates now: #womenshistorymonth #womenfortheland #equityinagriculture
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American Farmland Trust
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The current generation of #farmers is retiring, but #youngfarmers are having a hard time accessing land & building viable businesses. So... who’s going to feed our nation? Help make sure that the #FarmBill prioritizes young, beginning, & BIPOC farmers.
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American Farmland Trust
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You can help make a big difference in the life of a US #farmer . This year, we received 10 times as many #BrighterFutureFund applications than we can fund without your support. Thanks to @TillamookDairy and others for your support through the years. #givingseason #supportfarmers
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American Farmland Trust
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We're seeking a #farm buyer for a protected 60-acre orchard in #Minnesota . With over 10,000 fruit trees, the land has been stewarded by the same family for 70+ years & we’re looking for a buyer who will continue farming it in an ecologically sound manner. #farmforsale
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American Farmland Trust
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Spotted at the #farmersmarket . Have you tried pickled #asparagus ?
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American Farmland Trust
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For Joe Czajkowski, embracing #solar on his land is more than a short-term investment, it’s part of his retirement plan. As he says, “Farmers don’t get pensions; this is my pension.” #agrivoltaics
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American Farmland Trust
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October 12 is National Farmers Day! We thank all farmers across America and this year honor the women in agriculture by featuring our Women for the Land initiative. Learn more at Photo @rebeccadrobis #NationalFarmersDay #Farmers #Ranchers
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American Farmland Trust
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AFT announces a new partnership with @AGDAILYMedia to help amplify diverse voices across agriculture and to spotlight stories from farmers around the country. Check out the resources and sign up to stay informed: #farmer #rancher #diversity #agriculture
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American Farmland Trust
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Excited to announce that AFT has awarded over $1 million in grants in a single year to 190 farmers across the country through the Brighter Future Fund and the New England Farmer Microgrants Program! Thanks to @TillamookDairy for generously supporting the #BrighterFutureFund !
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American Farmland Trust
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Want to win a free copy of “No Farms, No Food” by Don Stuart? Reply to this post w/ a picture of your favorite #farmersmarket by 9/1/22 for the chance to win! Vote for your market at , too! *25 winners will be randomly selected across social platforms
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We’re proud to introduce a U.S. Farmed™ certification & packaging seal for products certified to contain at least 95% of ingredients grown in the U.S. with @AnheuserBusch leading in adoption! The seal supports our work to protect farmland & keep farmers on the land. #USFarmed
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American Farmland Trust
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Small-acreage #farms are essential to #foodsupply chains, making up 20% of #agricultural sales in the U.S., yet they don’t have equal access to @USDAgov programs due to their size. #FarmBill (1/4)
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American Farmland Trust
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Streaming live here on March 10! American Farmland Trust's latest Free Range Conversation on #soil , #science and #climate . "The Climate Benefits of Healthy Soils: Current Science and Implementation" Join 3/10 on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, or LinkedIn
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American Farmland Trust
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We’ve released a report detailing the challenges #womeninagriculture face & recommendations for how #ag service providers, producers, & policy advocates can address these barriers & foster a more equitable, secure, & viable agricultural future. #IWD2024 #InternationalWomensDay
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American Farmland Trust
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Freund’s Farm is one of 15 farms nationwide participating in @Farmland On-Farm Trials Conservation Innovation Grant w/ @USDA_NRCS . The project funds #farmers to experiment with new approaches with #cover crops within their farm systems. Watch:
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American Farmland Trust
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Learn how the #FarmBill2023 will affect your farming operations in Kentucky, North Carolina and Virginia. Join AFT, @carolinafarm , @farmallianceky and Black Family Land Trust for a Virtual Coffee Hour – The Farm Bill and Advocacy on the Federal, State, and Local Levels on 7/19!
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American Farmland Trust
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Join live on Tuesday June 7 for the latest Free Range Conversation! @Farmland 's Kara Heckert and CEO of @BowlesFarming Cannon Michael @agleader discuss managing #farmland in the Central Valley during a historic #drought . Tune in on Twitter or here:
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American Farmland Trust
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🏆 Where does your favorite #farmersmarket stand in America's Farmers Market Celebration™? Top 5️⃣ markets as of 8/18: 1. Mt. Washington Farmers Market 2. Kershaw County Farmers Market 3. Collingswood Farmers Market 4. Brookfield Farmers Market 5. Riverside Farmers' Market
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American Farmland Trust
2 years
Where do #climate -smart agriculture practices provide the most benefit? AFT's Carbon Reduction Potential Evaluation Tool™ developed with @USDA visualizes greenhouse gas emission reductions resulting from #crop and #grazing land management practices.
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American Farmland Trust
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#BrighterFutureFund grant recipient and Army mobility officer, Nathan first became curious about #farming through chickens. “I enjoyed the process of watching these chickens grow. I know everything that bird has eaten since it’s been here.” 🐓 @AGDAILYmedia
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American Farmland Trust
4 years
Black-owned farms make up less than 2% of all farms in the United States. Thanks to @ShoppeBlack , here is a list of Black-owned farms and food gardens, organized by state, making it easier to support their businesses with direct sales. Know of any more?
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American Farmland Trust
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👀 Where are America's best #farmersmarkets ? It's up to you! Vote for your favorite market in the 15th annual America's Farmers Market Celebration™! #farmersmarket #farmersmarketfinds AFMC is hosted by @farmland & @FMCorg
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American Farmland Trust
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Where are America's favorite farmers markets? Only ONE week left to vote for your market you haven't already! $15,000 in prize money will be given to the top markets. See the current standings and vote by 9/18/23! Hosted with @FMCorg
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@Farmland
American Farmland Trust
2 years
From 2001-2016, America lost 4.4 million acres of the most productive, versatile, and resilient farmland. That's an area the nearly the size of New Jersey that was paved over, fragmented, or converted to uses that jeopardize agriculture.
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American Farmland Trust
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Surrounded by ripening #almond trees, 30 #farmers and #ag professionals attended a #CoverCrops for #California Orchards workshop @GemperleFarms , learning benefits of growing #covercrops around almond trees as part of a 5 yr. #soilhealth trial! @FarmlandCA @NRCSCalifornia
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American Farmland Trust
2 years
🥦 If you haven't voted for your favorite #farmersmarket in America's Farmers Market Celebration yet, now is the time! Voting ends 9/19.
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American Farmland Trust
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We applaud @SecVilsack announcement of @USDA 's significant new investment in farm and food business technical assistance. @Farmland advocates for increased business technical assistance that helps create jobs and boost business profitability. Learn more:
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American Farmland Trust
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Tomorrow is #nationalfarmersday and we're honored to join @TillamookDairy for the All for Farmers Auction supporting our Brighter Future Fund! 100% of proceeds go to farmers in need around the country. The auction starts on October 12 on .
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American Farmland Trust
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Little late to the party here, but thanks for highlighting this research @GHGGuru . It's part of our Greener Fields release from @FarmlandCA . Read the full report on our brand new @farmlandinfo page:
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For those who blame farmers for carbon emissions, please know that an acre of farmland vs urban land produces up to 70 times (!) less GHG while feeding the nation. #NoFarmsNoFood
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American Farmland Trust
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Where's your market? is one of the largest databases of farmers' markets in America. Check out our interactive map to find your favorite market and cast your vote in the 2022 America’s Farmers Market Celebration! #farmersmarkets #localnews #maptwt
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American Farmland Trust
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Coming up next week! We're hosting a webinar to educate state & local #government officials, #lawmakers , developers, advocates, & others on our #policy recommendations for achieving a #solar buildout that benefits #farm communities and #farmviability .
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American Farmland Trust
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As we celebrate #WomensEqualityDay , we’re reflecting on the ongoing journey to realize women’s equal access to leadership & resources in agriculture. #WomenInAg : What is your relationship to agriculture? What would #genderequity in #agriculture look like to you? #WomenfortheLand
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@Farmland
American Farmland Trust
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You too can plant food instead of lawns! #LessLawnsMoreFood
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American Farmland Trust
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No Farms, No Food #2017In4Words
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American Farmland Trust
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✨ Have you voted for your favorite #farmersmarket in the America’s Farmers Market Celebration yet? Thousands of votes have come in, so make sure yours is counted! RT to share! @fmcorg #farm #shoplocal
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@Farmland
American Farmland Trust
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Our own @BrennanHafner writing for @CivilEats about how beekeeping could offer a new path forward for Appalachian coal miners. It'd be a pretty good deal for farmers too!
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@Farmland
American Farmland Trust
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Some people feel safer shopping outdoors than inside grocery stores during the coronavirus pandemic. With the right accommodations, people can still shop for fresh food at a farmer's market, helping many farmers maintain their sales. #NoFarmsNoFood
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@Farmland
American Farmland Trust
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Want a free #NoFarmsNoFood sticker?
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American Farmland Trust
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Many farmers have changed their business plans to get food directly into the hands of the consumers. Through #COVID19 disruptions and afterward, we must be grateful for the hands who provide us food #NoFarmsNoFood
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American Farmland Trust
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Last year, @Farmland gave 2,000 #farmers and #ranchers nationwide up to $5,000 for a total of $2.5 million to support their viability. Check out their stories and support our grants for next year: #GivingTuesday #blackfarmers #womenfarmers #LGBTQfarmers
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American Farmland Trust
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Farmer and @Farmland supporter Amanda Freund asked @PeteButtigieg an important question on behalf of farmers at @CNNPolitics 's town hall tonight. Farmers like her need to be heard! #ClimateTownHall #climatechange #CoveringClimateNow
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American Farmland Trust
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Did you vote for your favorite market in the 2022 America’s #FarmersMarket Celebration yet? Your market could win a cash prize! RT this post to show your market some love! 💚 2022 cash prizes: 1st place: $5,000 2nd place: $2,500 3rd place: $1,500 4th place: $750 5th place: $250
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American Farmland Trust
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Our new research with @USDA_NRCS proves soil health practices make farmers money. Learn more in a new blog from the lead researcher on the project, Dr. Michelle Perez.
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American Farmland Trust
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Today, AFT announces the creation of a Farmer Relief Fund. All monies raised will go directly to farmers. The fund will award eligible farmers with cash grants of up to $1,000 each to help them weather the current storm caused by the COVID-19 crisis.
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American Farmland Trust
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380 million acres of #farmland will be in transition in the next 15 years due to the age of the farmland owners. That unprecedented transition of land could be an opportunity for new people to get engaged. #AgOutlook23 @USDA
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American Farmland Trust
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Excited to visit your farmers market? Just a few weeks before voting begins in the 14th Annual Farmers Market Celebration presented by @Farmland and @FMCorg . Check out to see if your market is listed and ready to win! #farmersmarket #farmers #FoodFriday
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@Farmland
American Farmland Trust
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America's farms are disappearing. Our new #FarmsUnderThreat report finds that 31 million acres of farmland were lost between 1992 and 2012. That’s nearly TWICE as much as previous datasets have shown. Learn more and take action at
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American Farmland Trust
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How to Make Your Farmers Market an Asset to Your Community
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American Farmland Trust
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Join us for a live conversation on 3/15 at 2pm ET with three women #agrarian leaders. They will discuss their journeys, including navigating successes and challenges, and what they hope to see for the next generation of women #farmers and #ranchers . #IWD2024 #WomensHistoryMonth
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American Farmland Trust
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Solar energy is flourishing in the US, and farmland is a prime location for placing panels. Now, states like Kentucky are trying to find balance between expanding clean energy and preserving the land that feeds their communities.
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American Farmland Trust
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Big news! This project, supported by @USDA & @usda_nrcs , will allow AFT to build the economic and scientific case for soil health management practices in six key watersheds across the country. #CIG #NoFarmsNoFood More:
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Women are the future of farming. Nearly 400 million acres of US farmland is currently owned, farmed or managed by women. #FoodTank #NoFarmsNoFood
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American Farmland Trust
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Regenerative agriculture is not a buzz word. It's how we fight climate change and ensure a sustainable future for us all. #NoFarmsNoFoodNoFuture
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American Farmland Trust
5 years
We're thrilled to welcome Dr. Gabrielle Roesch-McNally ( @G_Roesch ) to AFT as our brand spanking new Women for the Land initiative director. Read more about Gabrielle and learn why we're so excited to have her on board!
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@Farmland
American Farmland Trust
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We are proud to support Amanda Freund, #Connecticut dairy farmer, who represented US farmers tonight at @CNNPolitics #ClimateTownHall . Thank you Amanda for raising the critically important fact that farmers can play a huge role in mitigating climate change. #NoFarmsNoFoodNoFuture
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American Farmland Trust
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Explore the rich food heritage of our country with America the Bountiful & host @capriscafaro , airing on public television stations nationwide starting TODAY (April 1)! American Farmland Trust is proud to sponsor #AmericaTheBountiful ! #KeepAmericaBountiful
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American Farmland Trust
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Today, we're proud to launch our new Brighter Future Microgrant Program. Fueled by @TillamookDairy 's generosity, this program will provide farmers grants up to $5,000! Check your eligibility & apply today in English or Spanish #NoFarmsNoFood #AllForFarmers
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American Farmland Trust
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Women now farm or co-farm 301 million acres in the U.S. That's 1/3 of our nation's farming acres #WomensHistoryMonth http://t.co/5Hn9Z8swxE
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American Farmland Trust
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Join us at 8pm EST on 5/10. Ask questions live on the phone or using #FreeRangeAFT on Twitter. Be heard.
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American Farmland Trust
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Join American Farmland Trust President and CEO John Piotti and special guest Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack for a teletownhall on Wednesday, April 14, @ 8 p.m. ET. Register to be notified at the time of the event at the link below! @USDA @SecVilsack
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@Farmland
American Farmland Trust
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This is a room of empowered heirs property landowners. The stories of hope and resilliency are absolutely inspiring. They are also a reminder of how much work there is to do to ensure farmers stay on their land. #nationalheirspropertyconference #forward2020 #blacklandmatters
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American Farmland Trust
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This month, in conjunction with Women's History Month, we're shining a spotlight on our Women for the Land program! We believe that women landowners and farmers are ideal partners in farmland protection and conservation. Learn more at our website:
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American Farmland Trust
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AFT applauds @RepCasten and @RepCindyAxne 's leadership in introducing this bill. Providing farmers crop insurance discounts to plant cover crops just makes sense - a similar program helped farmers plant cover crops on 12.2M acres in 2021 to build soil health!
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American Farmland Trust
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🙏🙏Thank you, farmers and ranchers! In recognition of #nationalfarmersday today, we've joined the All for Farmers Auction with our friends @TillamookDairy . 100% of proceeds go to producers through our Brighter Future Fund. The auction is open:
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American Farmland Trust
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Great to hear @amyklobuchar talking about supporting farmers' implementation of climate-smart practices like cover crops! They work! Check out our case studies showing soil health brings significant GHG reductions. #NoFarmsNoFoodNoFuture #ClimateTownHall
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American Farmland Trust
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Forty years ago today AFT was started by a forward-thinking group of farmers & conservationists. They launched a 40-year voyage for AFT that made a small, committed group into a national force on agriculture and the environment. #NoFarmsNoFoodNoFuture
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American Farmland Trust
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Join American Farmland Trust President and CEO John Piotti and special guest @USDA @SecVilsack for a teletownhall on Wednesday, December 14. They will discuss USDA initiatives and investments, with a focus on the department’s priorities (continued in thread) (1/2)
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American Farmland Trust
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Thank you @SenatorLeahy and @RepDelgado for leading a congressional sign-on letter to USDA on funding farm and food Business Technical Assistance. A resilient food system starts with strong businesses!
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American Farmland Trust
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New research released today by our Women for the Land initiative finds female farmers and non-operating landowners are key to achieving on-farm conservation. Supporting this underserved group is essential!
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American Farmland Trust
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The U.S.’ farms are disappearing. AFT’s new #FarmsUnderThreat data finds 11 million acres of ag. land were paved over, fragmented or converted to uses that compromise agriculture from 2001-2016.
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American Farmland Trust
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Accident or not, regenerative agriculture is an important part in helping combat climate change.
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American Farmland Trust
4 years
Farming offers a powerful path to build community wealth and resilience to challenges such as water pollution, droughts and floods, and lack of access to healthy food. However, US ag is rife with obstacles for Black people, indigenous people, and other people of color (BIPOC)
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American Farmland Trust
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Thanks, @civileats for correcting the record on the @NYtimes piece on U.S. agriculture that lacked voices of the hardworking farmers and ranchers that are doing right by the land, their animals, and the environment to the benefit of humankind. #TwitterAg
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American Farmland Trust
4 years
“The threat of losing a farm or losing your job as a farmer is thus not just a case of losing an income — it is a loss of identity and, often, of home.” Thank you @samsendstweets for highlighting these key issues farmers face every day.
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American Farmland Trust
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When American farmers and ranchers must rely on SNAP benefits and food banks to feed their families, something is terribly wrong with our nation's food system.
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American Farmland Trust
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We are very excited to announce that 2,200 acres of farmland will be protected thanks to long-time AFT supporters, Laura Lee Brown & Steve Wilson. The agricultural conservation easements will guarantee that the land is protected forever.
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