American Farmland Trust - Pacific Northwest

Do you live in ? American Farmland Trust and Southern Oregon Research & Extension Center are hosting a free workshop.

Climate Resilience for Plants and People
Sunday July 28th
9am – 3pm
Southern Oregon Research & Extension Center
569 Hanley Road, Central Point, OR

Join us at the Southern Oregon Research & Education Center (SOREC) in Central Point, Oregon, for a Learning Circle focused on climate resilience. Discuss how to build on-farm resilience to shifting moisture patterns and climatic shifts. And learn how to use soil moisture readings to increase irrigation efficiency on small farms while preserving crop yields and enhancing flavor.

This event is open to all producers. Lunch will be provided. Oregon State University Extension Service prohibits discrimination in all its programs, services, activities, and materials.

If you need particular accommodation, please contact Diane Choplin at 541-776-7371 or [email protected].
Register: https://bit.ly/SOREC2024 Spread the word, please.



Photo by Diane Choplin.

Do you live in Washington State? American Farmland Trust and GRuB are hosting a free on-farm learning circle and conversation with and non-binary military .

Apiaries, Bees, and Community
Saturday, July 27, 2024
9 am – 3 pm
GRuB Farm and Farmhouse
2016 Elliott Ave NW, Olympia, WA 98502

Spend the morning touring this farm and learning about GRuB’s Healing through Hives program. Enjoy a free lunch, and then dive into bees, apiaries, and more. If you want to learn how to incorporate bees into your farm (for both pollination and to produce products) this learning circle will get you started. Travel stipends are available for participants to cover travel costs, childcare costs, or anything else!
Register: https://bit.ly/agvetsoly2024

Photo by Katie Rains, Bee Grub.

Calling all veteran women and non-binary producers in the greater Portland area! Join us and our Women for the Land colleagues for a free learning circle in May! This event is a farmer-to-farmer learning opportunity for getting resources and information into the hands of veteran producers. We hope to see you there!

Urban Farming: Building Community and Connections on May 16th at Oregon Food Bank in Portland, OR. Register here: bit.ly/PDX2024
Lunch and snacks will be provided!

Travel stipends are available for military veteran participants. Email [email protected] with any questions or if you'd like more information!

Photo by Katie Ann Morgan.

Since 1949, May has been designated Mental Health Awareness Month.

Many farmers are facing emotional challenges dealing with historically severe climatic events that threaten their livelihood and wellbeing. Regional Manager Addie Candib at American Farmland Trust is joining Climate Mental Health Network, Farm Aid and The National Young Farmers Coalition to discuss these challenges and offer supportive resources. This May 22 event is free. Please spread the word.

Watch the livestream at https://bit.ly/3Wr9rwf.

To all our friends and supporters in , Idaho Gives is here! This week is a great time support American Farmland Trust and help us protect the future of Idaho's .

Support American Farmland Trust | Idaho Gives 2024 I’m ready to support American Farmland Trust on April 29, 2024 during Idaho Gives 2024. Learn more about American Farmland Trust and all the other organizations participating in Idaho Gives 2024.

Calling all veteran women and non-binary producers in the ! Join us and our Women for the Land team for two learning circles in May! These events are farmer-to-farmer learning opportunities, focusing on getting resources and information into the hands of veteran producers. We hope to see you there!

Urban Farming: Building Community and Connections on May 16th at Oregon Food Bank in Portland, OR with Letty from Flying Dog Heart Farm and Penny Dex. Register here: bit.ly/PDX2024

Accessing Markets: Certifications and Value-Added Products on May 2 at Gray Fox Farm in Chimacum, WA. Register here: http://bit.ly/GFF2024

Lunch and snacks will be provided, and the events are free! Travel stipends are available for military veteran participants. Email [email protected] with any questions or if you'd like more information. Photo credit Gray Fox Farm.

Thanks to the Idaho Press for publishing this opinion piece we co-wrote with the Idaho Farm Bureau on the urgent issue of !

Guest commentary: Idaho's precious farmland must be protected Driving on US-26 from Meridian west toward Nampa and Caldwell, one cannot help but notice that what used to be productive farms and dairies has — seemingly overnight — turned

There's still time to register for this FREE workshop. Don't miss this free American Farmland Trust virtual training on local advocacy for ! Feb 8 at 10am. Register at https://lnkd.in/gFqF3H-G

Many farmers are seeing urban sprawl threaten farms and local food systems. Development pressure is increasing the cost of land, creating barriers for the next generation of farmers. Our Farms Under Threat research shows Washington lost nearly 98,000 acres of farmland. By 2040, we stand to lose another 192,000 more acres of our best farmland if we continue this "business as usual" approach.

This training teaches and enthusiasts how to influence change and advocate for farmland protection in their communities. Participants learn how to engage in county planning -- as well as how to share stories that inspire change, elevate the urgency of farmland protection, and offer tangible solutions to local policymakers.

Counties across western Washington are updating their comprehensive plans, and the rest will follow in the coming years. Local elected officials balance many priorities to manage population growth, including farmland protection. They need to hear from you! Join us.