| You have the power to help save our farms and farmland. You can directly support Minnesota farmers and farmers markets by taking these simple actions. |
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Support your local farmers by buying direct at farmers markets, farm stands, and CSAs. |
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Spread the No Farms No Food® message by requesting a free bumper sticker. |
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Vote in the America's Favorite Farmers Markets™ contest so that we help you grow your local farmers market! |
Sauk River Ecosystem Services Project Kicks Off
 Environmental incentive markets—new “markets” that help farmers improve the environment while also expanding their sources of income—are emerging for water quality, endangered and threatened species habitat, and renewable fuels. AFT’s Sauk River Ecosystem Services Project will bring new enthusiasm to soil and water conservation by promoting land use Best Management Practices (BMPs) and will establish a "stackable" credit market of water quality trading and carbon trading to fund these BMPs. Not only is it important to promote these best practices from an environmental standpoint but also from an economic standpoint for Minnesota farmers.
The Sauk River is one of the six areas targeted by AFT's Agriculture & Environment campaign to demonstrate agriculture's role in combating climate change and improving water quality. AFT’s Brian Brandt helped “kick off” the project by leading discussions on the roles and responsibilities of project participants and cooperators.
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.
Contact Us
Bob Wagner
Senior Policy and Program Advisor
800-370-4879
bwagner@farmland.org
To learn more about agriculture in your state, visit the Minnesota state profile page at the Farmland Information Center.
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