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Our publications cover a range of topics helpful to landowners, community leaders, concerned citizens, farmers and ranchers, farmland protection professionals, planners and policymakers. Learn about model plans, proven programs and creative solutions to achieve a healthy balance among sustainable agriculture and development, farmland protection and environmental quality.
Several publications are offered for sale. Agricultural landowner guides and Fact Sheets are available as free PDF downloads.
Publications for Sale
To order: call 800-370-4879 or send a completed order form with
a check by mail to AFT, 1 Short Street, Suite 2, Northampton, MA 01060. For more information, contact publications@farmland.org. |
 Planning for an Agricultural Future:
A Guide for North Carolina Farmers and Local Governments
Intended as a working document for farmers, planners and county commissioners, Planning for an Agricultural Future: A Guide for North Carolina Farmers and Local Governments mixes a general discussion of existing planning tools with specific examples from North Carolina communities that have developed innovative ways to support the agricultural sector. The guide is available online at www.farmlandinfo.org along with a resource index to sample documents and ordinances. Print copies of the guide are also available. 2007, 32 pages, $9.95
 Guide to Local Planning for Agriculture in New York
AFT's Guide to Local Planning for Agriculture in New York helps communities engage farmers and rural landowners in local planning efforts; assess current town policies and their effectiveness and understand the range of tools available to help New York towns support local farms—from right-to-farm laws to comprehensive plans to purchase of development rights programs. The guide contains more than 30 case studies demonstrating how towns and municipalities are successfully planning for agriculture. In addition, over 100 relevant publications, state laws, local plans and ordinances are available on a CD of reference materials that accompanies the guide. 2005, 65 pages, $15.95
 New York Agricultural Landowner Guide to Tax, Conservation and Management Programs
The New York Agricultural Landowner Guide is an indispensable tool for farmers and rural landowners trying to navigate the sometimes confusing array of public programs available to them. "I don’t have a lot of time to research all the programs out there," says Don Telaak, a dairy farmer in Little Valley, NY. "Researching all of these programs is probably one of the most important things that can be done to help farmers improve their business." 2010, 24 pages, free PDF
 Cost of Community Services Studies: Making the Case for Conservation
Saving land saves money. More than 80 Cost of Community Services (COCS) studies conducted nationwide by AFT and others show that privately owned farm, forest and ranch lands generate more in local revenues than they require in services. AFT developed the COCS methodology to measure the net fiscal contribution of different land uses, including working farm and ranch lands. With a COCS study, citizens and community leaders can make more informed land use decisions. Making the Case for Conservation evaluates the COCS approach, shares lessons from AFT's experience and can help you decide whether a COCS study would be useful to your community. 2002, 78 pages, $16.95
 Your Land is Your Legacy
Jeremiah P. Cosgrove and Julia Freedgood
Third Edition, Revised and Updated
Have you ever wondered how to protect your land and, at the same time, ensure your financial well-being? Your Land is Your Legacy answers all your estate planning questions and incorporates tax changes from the 2001 Tax Relief Reconciliation Act. Written especially for farmers and ranchers to share with their advisors, this book guides readers through the maze of estate planning options and pitfalls. It includes examples and worksheets, and addresses the variety of strategies to keep land available for the next generation of farmers. 2002, 58 pages, (was $13.95) NEW SPECIAL! $10.50
 Saving American Farmland: What Works
AFT's comprehensive guidebook, Saving American Farmland, examines tools and strategies that people use to protect farmland and includes case studies of successful programs in California, Maryland and Washington. The final chapter offers lessons communities can learn from these farmland protection pioneers and outlines the steps involved in creating a farmland protection program. 1997, 334 pages, (was $34.95) NEW SPECIAL! $18.50
To order: call 800-370-4879 or send a completed order form with
a check by mail to AFT, 1 Short Street, Suite 2, Northampton, MA 01060. For more information, contact publications@farmland.org. |
PLanning For Agriculture guides
 This guide outlines a broad range of tools available to help local governments plan for the future of agriculture in Connecticut. The guide is a joint project of the Connecticut Conference of Municipalities and American Farmland Trust with funding provided by the Connecticut Department of Agriculture and the Hartford Foundation. Download the report or visit the Connecticut Planning for Agriculture website for more information.
Find similar guides for New York and North Carolina above.
Landowner guides
AFT's landowner guides educate agricultural landowners about the variety of public programs and private options available to help them conserve their land and improve its productivity. Free downloads of the guides are available below.
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