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A new direction for america

Selling at the farmer's marketWhat do school lunches, renewable energy, and clean water all have in common? The farm bill—often overlooked legislation that profoundly affects communities, the environment, health, and nutrition.

The farm bill dedicates more public dollars to resource protection than the Environmental Protection Agency, and we worked hard to ensure that the new 2008 bill would serve America’s communities, farmers and consumers.  

This Just In
2008 Farm Bill Enacted Into Law After Veto Glitch

Our Recommendations
AFT's outline for a new direction in U.S. farm and food policy.

AFT in Action
From Capitol Hill to main street America, see what we're up to.

Why the Farm Bill Is Important
If you care about healthy foods, your community or the environment, pay attention to the farm bill.

Take Action
Congress is talking about your food—join the discussion. Learn what you can do to support farmland.

What's Happening in Congress
Cut through the Capitol Hill clutter with our guide to important bills and other updates.

Research & Analysis
Track the latest information from agricultural leaders and policy experts throughout the United States.

 
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American Farmland Trust has been Saving the Land that Sustains Us for almost 30 years! Watch our latest video and learn more about how we've changed America's views on farmland, farmers and food!

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Latest News
 

12/10/09
Study Shows US Agriculture Has More to Gain Than to Lose from American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009

12/10/09
Lancaster County Farmers Efforts Improve Health of Chesapeake Bay

12/09/09
Award Winning Smart Growth Plan Includes Rural Development Strategy

12/08/09
EPA Endangerment Finding on Greenhouse Gasses No Surprise

11/12/09
Setting Climate-Land Use Targets Includes Saving Farmland

 

 
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