We save the land that sustains us by protecting farmland, promoting sound farming practices, and keeping farmers on the land. Founded
#NoFarmsNoFood
movement.
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.
“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
.
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.
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!
‼️ 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.
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
!
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
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
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
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
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:
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!
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:
🏆 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
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.
#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
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?
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
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.
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:
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 .
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:
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
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
✨ 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
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!
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
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
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
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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.
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:
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!
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
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
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
In the first 48 hours, AFT's Farmer Relief Fund has raised over $60,000! Thanks to our partner
@FarmlandFoods
, who have pledged $25,000 to support the many farmers that help bring fresh nutritious food to our tables
#NoFarmsNoFood
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
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
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:
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!
🙏🙏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:
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
It's clear. Our future food supply depends on getting serious about combatting climate change.
#NoFarmsNoFood
after all. Thx for the great piece
@kimseverson
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
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)
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!
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!
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.
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)
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
“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.
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.
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.