American Farmland Trust (AFT) began in 1980 after a small group of farmers and conservationists asked an important question: What will happen to the nation's food supply if we continue to wastefully develop our best farm and ranch land? Peggy McGrath Rockefeller, the wife of philanthropist David Rockefeller, was one of AFT's founding members. Peggy was a dedicated and accomplished farmer, raising purebred cattle on farms in Maine and upstate New York. Guided by Rockefeller, noted soil conservationist Norm Berg, California farmer Ralph Grossi, and others, AFT focused in the early years on pioneering programs around the country that use a powerful tool – conservation easements – to make the nation's best farmland off limits to developers. From the early days, AFT has been a strong advocate for voluntary conservation practices and programs that preserve not just land but also our precious soil and water supplies. In the 35 years since AFT began, we've seen farmland preservation transform into a national movement that has protected well over five million acres nationwide. Of course, there is much more work to be done. Today, AFT is dedicated to preserving the nation's farm and ranch land – and critical natural resources like soil and water. We also make sure to never forget that it is people – our family farmers and ranchers – who feed us and sustain America. Please join us.
Location: United States, District of Columbia, Washington
Employees: 51-200
Phone: +1 202-331-7300
Total raised: $2M
Founded date: 1980
Investors 1
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Funding Rounds 1
| Date | Series | Amount | Investors |
| 21.04.2025 | - | $2M | - |
Mentions in press and media 22
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| 09.02.2026 | Nominations Being Accepted for 2026 AEM Leopold Award | New York State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball today announced applications are being accepted for New York State’s 2026 Agricultural Environmental Management (AEM) Leopold Conservation Award. Presented in partnership with the Sand... |
| 25.10.2025 | Propane, greenhouses, vertical farming, and the food supply | Propane plays a key role in greenhouse and vertical farming, helping control growing environments efficiently. The Wildhorse Propane & Appliance team explores how this clean fuel supports the shift toward sustainable indoor farming. PAS... |
| 07.05.2025 | Board of Public Works Approves $1.9 Million for Park Improvements and Land Conservation in Cecil, Frederick and Somerset Counties | May 7, 2025 Funding approved for DNR’s Program Open Space Local, Local Parks and Playgrounds Infrastructure, Community Parks and Playgrounds, and Rural Legacy programs Funding is approved for Cecil Land Trust to acquire a conservation easem... |
| 05.05.2025 | Boggy Slough Conservation Area Receives 2025 Texas Leopold Conservation Award | Media Contact: TPWD News, Business Hours, 512-389-8030 News Image Share on Facebook Share Release URL AUSTIN — The Boggy Slough Conservation Area (BSCA), located along the Neches River in Houston and Trinity Counties, received the 2025 Texa... |
| 23.04.2025 | Board of Public Works Approves $15.7 Million for Recreation and Land Conservation in Baltimore, Carroll, Montgomery and Other Counties | April 23, 2025 Funding from DNR’s Program Open Space will enable Baltimore County to purchase waterfront property for a new park and help Carroll County improve three parks Located on the northern end of St. Mary’s County, the Huntersville ... |
| 21.04.2025 | American Farmland Trust Raising $2 Million for Emergency Resilience Grants for Farmers and Ranchers | It's Not a Day It's A Movement The Emergency Resilience Grants will help farmers and ranchers in the short term and provide stability for the future.” — Ashley Brucker, AFT’s senior manager of grantmaking and farm viability.WASHINGTON, DC, ... |
| 02.04.2025 | Board of Public Works Approves $4.85 Million for Recreation and Land Conservation in Anne Arundel, Cecil, Frederick, Howard, Prince George’s, and Washington Counties | April 2, 2025 Funding approved for DNR’s Program Open Space, Local Parks and Playgrounds Infrastructure and CREP Permanent Easement programs A passive park is planned along Saltworks Creek in Annapolis. Photo by by Paul Henning, submitted t... |
| 13.02.2025 | Initiative to grow Kernza grain under solar panels | WASHINGTON — American Farmland Trust and Sol Systems are working together on a new initiative that integrates solar energy production with sustainable agriculture. The initiative will focus on Kernza, a perennial grain developed from interm... |
| 20.09.2024 | The Green Shift: Companies Embrace Regenerative Agriculture and Sustainability Strategies | In a world where climate change looms large, businesses are stepping up. They are not just talking the talk; they are walking the walk. Two significant players, General Mills and Ahold Delhaize USA, are leading the charge in sustainable agr... |
| 19.09.2024 | General Mills and Ahold Delhaize team up to transition 70,000 acres to regenerative agriculture | CPG General Mills and food retailer Ahold Delhaize USA (ADUSA) are partnering to transition more acreage within their shared supply chain to regenerative agriculture. The two companies will co-invest in “priority supply sheds” — geographic ... |
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