American Farmland Trust

Concerned about PFAS on your farm or ranch? Explore resources on contamination, testing options, impacts on crops and livestock, and available support. While we advocate for stronger state and federal policies, these tools can help answer your questions today. 🔗 bit.ly/PFAS-Resources

TEXAS: It's almost time!! Watch the AFT Texas Grazing Network "Conservation Wrangler" video premiere at the @TexanbyNature 2026 Conservation Summit by clicking below. The video is scheduled to begin at 2:20 pm CT. See you on the livestream! Watch here: bit.ly/3UDkmo3

States play a critical role in helping farmers and ranchers adopt conservation practices. AFT’s Tim Fink joined state leaders from Maine @MaineDACF and California @CDFAnews at #ClimateWeekNYC to discuss how state policy can advance on-farm conservation. ▶️Watch: youtu.be/Fbb-gXKM2nY

🌱 Ready to take your soil health knowledge to the next level? Farmers with grain crops in their rotation and agricultural service providers who work with grain producers in Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, and Pennsylvania are encouraged to apply for our Advanced Soil Health Training. 🌾 Eligible participants may earn up to $6,750 in incentives through attending the Groundwork Conference, training attendance, mentor network development, and related program activities. American Farmland Trust, in collaboration with Black Family Land Trust, 2020 Farmers Cooperative, Future Harvest, Pennsylvania No-Till Alliance (PANTA), Virginia No-Till Alliance (VANTAGE), Stroud Water Research Center, and the Maryland Department of Agriculture, is offering an advanced training experience focused on soil health, farm resilience, and farmer-led mentorship. Participants will: • Learn from nationally recognized soil health leader Barry Fisher and regional experts • Attend the Groundwork Conference and regional trainings • Engage in hands-on field experiences and peer exchange • Support farmer-to-farmer mentor networks • Develop practical Soil Health Roadmaps 📅 Applications are due November 15, 2026, with notification expected by December 1. 🔗 Learn more and apply: farmland.org/asht.

It's National Estate Planning Awareness Week! The plans you make today can make a lasting difference for tomorrow. Discover meaningful ways to protect farmland, support farmers and ranchers, and strengthen agricultural resilience today and for generations to come. Request your complimentary 2026 Year-End Giving Guide today: bit.ly/4eLTUiT.

TEXAS: AFT's Texas Grazing Network (TGN) was selected as a @TexanbyNature "Conservation Wrangler" in 2026. TxN produced a video highlighting TGN's impact on Texas ranchers looking to improve their conservation practices through regenerative grazing, and the premiere is ONE. WEEK. AWAY. Come back on October 27 to watch the premiere live 🎥!

American Farmland Trust has four different grazing network programs for landowners looking to either implement regenerative grazing practices or serve as a mentor and share experience and learnings: 🌿 Resilient Grazing Network 🌾 Texas Grazing Network 🐂 Beef Grazing Network 🌱 Great Lakes Regenerative Grazing Network Applications for our Resilient, Texas, and Beef Grazing Networks will be open this Fall. Learn more: farmland.org/grazing-livesto….

📝 Teachers: we have something for you! We recently released “Soil Health and Regenerative Agriculture for the High School Classroom,” a five-week curriculum designed to introduce students in grades 7-12 to the principles of soil health and regenerative agriculture. 🌱 The curriculum was made possible through funding from the National Institute of Food & Agriculture’s Secondary Education, Two-Year Postsecondary Education, and Agriculture (SPECA) in the K-12 Classroom Challenge Grants Program. 🔗 Learn more and access the curriculum here: bit.ly/4yGbUDs.

DAF Day 2026 is here! A nationwide celebration of generosity through Donor-Advised Funds. What is a Donor-Advised Fund? A donor-advised fund, or DAF, is a simple way to give to the nonprofits and causes you care about. You can contribute to a DAF, receive an immediate tax benefit, and recommend grants to charities over time. When you make a DAF gift to American Farmland Trust, you’re helping to protect farmland, promote sound farming practices, and keep farmers and ranchers on the land for generations to come. 💚 🔗 Give today: bit.ly/4ytnYaW.

DAF Day 2026 is here! DAF Day is a nationwide celebration of generosity through Donor-Advised Funds. What is a Donor-Advised Fund? A donor-advised fund, or DAF, is a simple way to give to the nonprofits and causes you care about. You can contribute to a DAF, receive an immediate tax benefit, and recommend grants to charities over time. When you make a DAF gift to American Farmland Trust, you’re helping to protect farmland, promote sound farming practices, and keep farmers and ranchers on the land for generations to come. 💚 🔗 Give today: bit.ly/4ytnYaW.

We’re excited to officially announce the Top 10 markets of the 2026 America’s Farmers Market Celebration™! These past two months, over 116,000 of you showed your love by voting for your favorite market - 1,896 farmers markets received votes! These incredible markets not only earned a share of the $15,000 prize pool, but also the recognition of being community favorites. When we support local farmers and ranchers, we all win. On behalf of American Farmland Trust, thank you to all who joined us for year 18 of our celebration! Supporting local farmers markets helps protect farmland, promote sound farming practices, and keep farmers on the land, which is our mission every day at American Farmland Trust. Top 10 national markets: 1. Sarasota Downtown Farmers’ Market | Sarasota, FL 2. Lakewood Ranch Farmers’ Market | Lakewood Ranch, FL 3. Coventry Farmers Market | Coventry, CT 4. Charlottesville City Market | Charlottesville, VA 5. Arlington Heights Farmers Market | Arlington Heights, IL 6. Peoria Riverfront Market | Peoria, IL 7. Windward Mall Farmers Market | Kāne'ohe, HI 8. West Windsor Community Farmers Market – Main Season | West Windsor Township, NJ 9. McKinney Farmers Market at Chestnut Square Historic Village | McKinney, TX 10. Winnsboro Farmers Market | Winnsboro, TX Community Champion: Mt. Washington Farmer's Market | Mt. Washington, KY See the full list of top markets, including # 1 in each region and state at bit.ly/4hwxvrQ!

Please join us in congratulating Ben Kurtzman on his new role as National Agricultural Land Network Director and Senior Advisor at American Farmland Trust. A longtime leader in farmland protection, Ben will continue advancing efforts to protect working lands and support farmers and ranchers nationwide: bit.ly/4hCELBe.

In partnership with @FoodTank, we convened leaders across agriculture and food systems to discuss farmland protection, farm viability, and regenerative agriculture at #ClimateWeekNYC. The playlist is now available, featuring conversations on: 🚜 Farmland access for a new generation of farmers 🏛️ State policies accelerating farm conservation 🏫 How farm-to-school can support farmers 🌾 Regenerative grazing and the future of beef 🌱 Women in agriculture 📺 Watch the full playlist and join the conversation: bit.ly/4rPyHtJ.

Our team was thrilled to join the @LTAlliance’s annual Rally, connecting with land trust leaders, sharing ideas, and celebrating the incredible work happening across the land conservation community.