Lorie Ames participated in AFT's New York Soil Health Specialist training to improve her work with farmers.
Frank Suttles, Jr., improved his pasture and protected a nearby river.
Ken Merrick reduced runoff from his cattle operation by implementing conservation practices.
George Houser worked with fellow farmers and citizens and AFT to develop guidelines for local farmland protection, protect his own farm, and inspire many of his farm neighbors to protect thousands of acres of their own land.
Laura Jean Kreissl and her siblings donated their grandparents’ land to American Farmland Trust to honor their legacy.
Clara Beth Claxon’s participation in a water quality trading program benefited her cattle.
The Lowmillers improved their farm by participating in the first interstate water quality trading market.
AFT helped the Ogilby family save their historic farm, which abuts a major metropolitan area.
Rob Manigold worked with AFT to protect land and to plant pollinator habitat.
Betty Phelps-Refior transferred her farm to AFT’s Farm Legacy Program in exchange for a fixed annuity for life.
Colorado ranchers worked with AFT to establish the first private, community-wide agreement to allow home construction only where it would not harm ag operations or valley views.
Marlila Hickin found confidence from AFT learning circles and now farms her land herself.