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Our passions emerge from our experiences. They reflect our values and drive our actions each and every day. At American Farmland Trust, our work is rooted in a deep connection to farmland and a shared vision to save the land that sustains us. We want to hear from you about why you share this same passion. Continue reading Sharing Stories: A Passion for Farms, Farmland and the Environment Vacation usually means relaxation, time for yourself, and perhaps a little adventuring. While researching your next vacation destination, a farm may not immediately come to mind. Destination farm vacations, or farm stays, are gaining popularity across the United States and may just be the perfect balance for your family’s next vacation. Farm stays aren’t a new Continue reading Farm-cation Olive oil from Georgia?! A Georgia farm is returning to the state’s roots in olive trees, which means fresh commercial olive oil is available from Georgia for the first time since the late 1880s. The oil has already been used in southern restaurant kitchens and will hopefully be available in larger quantities next year in order Continue reading Farm and Food News 12/16 Cutting back on development Despite the recession, smart growth planning that limits poorly planned development is still important, and voters continue to support public funds for land conservation. Don’t forget your farmer this holiday season While preparing your holiday feasts this season, remember to support your local farmers. Even though farmers markets and CSA farms have finished Continue reading Farm and Food News 12/9/11 As another year draws to a close, we are offered the chance to reflect on our many successes across the country in 2011. We have made strides in addressing the great challenges and opportunities facing agriculture through our work to protect farmland from conversion to nonagricultural uses, promote environmentally sound farming practices and keep farmers Continue reading A Year of Progress for Farms, Food and Farmland It is an interesting time for agriculture. There is more demand than ever for healthy, fresh, local food. Consumers take more pride than ever in knowing their farmers, considering the seasonality of vegetables and trying new foods. The move toward local food and conscientious consumption is certainly to be commended, but it may not Continue reading Beyond the Plate Apples are known for keeping the doctor away as well as for their delicious flavors! From sweet to tart, apples have no bounds in our appetites. However, like other farm-fresh produce, America’s apple obsession is being threatened by the loss of farmland. The conversion of farmland to shopping centers, highways and subdivisions is having a disproportionate Continue reading The Apple of Our Eye The fall season brings with it new produce to fill our refrigerators and tables. Across the country, we bite into crisp sweet apples and start getting reacquainted with our ovens. With restaurants increasingly using more local products and farm fresh ingredients, you can now find your favorite seasonal flavors when you are dining out. American Farmland Continue reading Eat, Drink and Savor Your Farmland During Dine Out for Farms This post was originally featured on AgriPulse.com as part of an on-going series of opinion pieces. Ever since the first farm bills in the 1930s, legislation to help agriculture has been concerned about not only production but also stewardship. Its no surprise then that as our current fiscal crisis is forcing a fundamental examination of government Continue reading Conservation Compliance is Critical More Farmland Protected in Pennsylvania Investing in Farmland Instead of investing in gold or companies, a growing number of investors are Continue reading Farm and Food News 8/26/2011 |
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