Important Farmland Preservation Links
Please visit these sites to assist you with even more information. The more you can
learn about your options as a farmer or landowner, the more beneficial your
results will be.
American Farmland Trust (AFT) — American Farmland Trust is the leading national organization dedicated to saving America’s
farm and ranch land, promoting healthy farming practices and supporting farms and farmers.
As the vital link among farmers, conservationists and policy-makers, they've focused
on ensuring the availability of fresh food, a healthy environment and strong local
economies across the nation. Visit AFT at http://www.farmland.org.
American Farmland Trust/NY — New York division of AFT — New York is home to three of the Top Twenty Most
Threatened Farming Regions in the nation. American Farmland Trust is working across
the state to stop the loss of productive farmland, support local farms and food,
and promote farming practices that lead to a healthy environment.
Visit AFT (NY) at http://newyork.farmland.org/
NY Farm Bureau — NY Farm Bureau
is a non-governmental, volunteer organization financed and controlled by farming families
for the purpose of solving economic and public policy issues challenging the
agriculture industry.
Visit NY Farm Bureau at http://www.nyfb.org
Genesee Land Trust —
Rochester area land trust committed to assist landowners in preserving their lands for
future generations. Visit Genesee Land Trust at http://www.geneseelandtrust.org
Grow Monroe —
Monroe County program promoting local farming and buying from local producers. Sponsored
by MCC Agricultural and Life Sciences Institute. Visit Grow Monroe at http://www.monroecc.edu/depts/Agriculture/maps.htm
Monroe County Soil & Water Conservation District —
Assists farmers and land owners with soil and water management. Visit Monroe County Soil and Water at http://www.monroecountyswcd.org
Cornell University —
One of the leading Universities in the country for farming practices and teachings.
Visit Cornell at http://www.cce.cornell.edu
NYS Department of Agriculture —
Information filled site on state regulations and farming programs.
Visit NYS Department of Agriculture at http://www.agmkt.state.ny.us/TheDepartment.html
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) —
Federal agency with many resources and assistance. Visit USDA at http://www.usda.gov
"Without local farmland, there is no local food." (AFT) |
