Support for your local farms and farmers
markets by making a commitment to buy a certain
amount of your groceries from local producers each week. That brings money to farmers and keeps farmers on the land!
Go Shopping with a Message
Donate today to American Farmland Trust and support our work to protect farms and ranches and expand local foods. You'll receive a No Farms No Food totebag to help spread the word when you're shopping at your favorite local food markets.
Share the Bounty
Prepare meals for family and friends with delicious, local food and enjoy the freshest foods the season has to offer. Find great recipes from local food champions in AFT's bi-monthly newsletter—Farm Fresh News.
Know Your Farming Neighbors
Learn more about the specific challenges facing farms in your region and find out what you can do to help. Use AFT's Farmland Information Center's website or contact them directly (800)370-4879 to find all the resources you need to help farmers stay on the land.
Tell Officials in Your Town that Local Food Relies on Local Farmland
Be an active citizen and weigh in on farming issues in your area! Affect decisions made by your local zoning board or planning commission. Use our Farmland Protection Toolbox (pdf) to get started.
Educate Your Community
Write an editorial for your local paper about the importance of farmland to your community. Show your support for farmland issues and advocate for sound farm and food policy by supporting farmland protection or advocating for changes in farm policy. Use our sample text.
