Kentucky | American Farmland Trust

Did you know that the state of Kentucky has been losing about 45 acres of farmland per day? You have the power to help save our farms and farmland. You can directly support Kentucky's farmers and farmers markets by taking these simple actions.

	Support your local farmers by buying direct at farmers markets, farm stands, and CSAs.
	Spread the No Farms No Food® message by requesting a free bumper sticker.
	Be a part of the movement calling for healthy farms, healthy food and healthy communities and donate to help us save the land that sustains us.

Boy in Cornfield Midwest: The Year in Review

American Farmland Trust has fought to protect farmland in the Midwest for 27 years. Sometimes called America’s breadbasket, the Midwest is blessed with prime farmland soils that are the envy of the world, but we know we can’t afford to take these priceless resources for granted. That’s why we’ve been hard at work in this important region, and have made significant progress over the past year.

AFT'S KENTUCKY LANDOWNERS GUIDE

AFT's Kentucky Landowners' Guide to Conservation and Profitability, published with the assistance of local partners and supporters, provides an overview of the alternatives available to landowners who want to pursue conservation options, and outlines financial incentives and technical assistance for land protection and improved productivity.

Kentucky Plans for the Future of Evolving Agricultural Landscapes

Kentucky's Governor’s Office of Agricultural Policy (GOAP) has created near and long term plans for the future of agriculture in the state. In addition, they have provided guidelines and resources for tobacco dependent counties to identify priorities for the future viability of local farms through Agricultural Development Councils. GOAP has also created a range of grant, loan and financing programs to help new farmers enter the profession and to help existing farms develop new enterprises, with a particular emphasis on direct marketing, agritourism, and opportunities to add value to the products of neighboring farms.

Agriculture & Environment: Protecting our natural resources

In collaborating with farmers, environmentalists, and policy makers, our Agriculture and Environment initiative protects water quality and reduces climate change while improving the economic viability of farming.

Take action to support the BMP Challenge and help farmers decrease nitrogen applications and reduce fertilizer contamination of local watersheds.
Send an AFT eCard and inspire family and friends to protect the environment.

Growing Local: Connecting Farms and Food

Every day we are losing important urban-edge farmland that supplies 91% of fruits and 78% of vegetables to the United States. Our Growing Local campaign builds healthy communities by protecting local farm and ranch land and supporting access to fresh, local food.

To learn more about agriculture in your state, visit the Kentucky state profile page at the Farmland Information Center.