To increase technical assistance to agricultural producers to promote land stewardship and climate-smart agricultural production

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Resources Conservation Service awarded a $300,000 Cooperative Agreement under the Soil and Water Conservation program (CFDA 10.902) to the American Farmland Trust (AFT), a non-profit organization, on September 25, 2023. This 3-year award aims to increase technical assistance to agricultural producers in order to promote land stewardship and climate-smart agricultural production practices.

Through this funding, AFT will deliver a range of services to support sustainable agriculture, including providing education, training, and technical guidance to farmers and landowners; facilitating peer-to-peer learning networks; conducting research and developing curricula on conservation practices; and collaborating with partners like universities and state/local agencies on demonstration projects for soil health, water quality improvement, and other NRCS priorities. The award supports AFT's work to advocate for farmland preservation, promote environmentally-sound farming, and ensure a sustainable food supply across the United States.