American Farmland Trust - Pacific Northwest

02/18/2026

Fire Resilience Series for Ranchers kicks off this Friday!

Higher temperatures, drought, drier soils and vegetation, and reduced snowpack across the Pacific Northwest are resulting in longer wildfire seasons and an increase in the size, frequency, and intensity of wildfires. Ranchers, as land stewards in arid regions, are uniquely vulnerable to wildfires. Wildfires occur naturally; nonetheless they can pose significant financial, human, and production-related risks for ranch operations.

American Farmland Trust has partnered with Farmer Campus and their award-winning Farming Through Wildfire Season curriculum to develop a series of learning circles for agricultural landowners in the Pacific Northwest.

Participants will learn how to identify and inventory individual risk factors, discuss mitigation strategies, plan for potential financial losses, and develop a disaster preparedness plan to build resilience to fire.

Part 1: Comprehensive Self-Assessment for Ranchers
Feb. 20, 2026
11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (PST)

Part 2: Insurance & Financial Planning
March 30, 2026
11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (PST)

Part 3: Emergency Preparedness &
Community Inventory
April 17, 2026
11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (PST)

Register at https://bit.ly/3ZhD5V3
Questions? Contact [email protected]

02/05/2026

Join Farmer Campus, California FarmLink, and American Farmland Trust for a three-part webinar series addressing increased wildfire risk on ranches across the Pacific Northwest. Participants will learn how to identify and inventory individual risk factors, discuss mitigation strategies, plan for potential financial losses, and develop a disaster preparedness plan to build resilience to fire.

Join us and access the award-winning Farming Through Wildfire Season, an interactive self-led course from Farmer Campus that compliments the live trainings with additional resources.

Part 1: Comprehensive Self-Assessment for Ranchers
Feb. 20, 2026
11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (PST)

Part 2: Insurance & Financial Planning
March 30, 2026
11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (PST)

Part 3: Emergency Preparedness &
Community Inventory
April 17, 2026
11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (PST)

Register at https://bit.ly/3ZhD5V3

08/29/2025

We're thrilled to support this series with Bitter Root Land Trust!

Are you a Bitterroot farmer or rancher thinking about the next generation of your agricultural legacy? The Bitter Root Land Trust and our partners in ag are offering a FREE series of events just for you!

02/26/2025

Your Farm’s Future: Business and Land Transfer Foundations
Location: Chimacum Grange, 9572 Rhody Dr, Chimacum, WA 98325
Date and time: Friday, March 21, 11am - 4pm
Registration link: https://lnkd.in/gsj93AnY

DESCRIPTION: Join American Farmland Trust and local partners for an interactive workshop on succession and how to plan for the future of your farm or ranch! Hear from Jefferson Land Trust, Attorney Dylan LeValley, Fulcrum Institute Dispute Resolution Clinic, Dharma Ridge Farm, and other partners.

Our event will help farmers and landowners gain tools that help navigate your farm business transfer and create a transition plan for your land. We’re excited to invite mid-career and , producers considering retirement, and to learn from our team of professional advisors. This event is free to attend, lunch will be provided, and $75 stipends are available for farmers, producers, ranchers, and landowners who attend.

Learn from the following experts during a panel and roundtable discussions with:
Dylan LeValley, Attorney at Adams & Duncan Lawyers
Jack Hebner and Gayle Cooper, Fulcrum Institute DRC
Elizabeth Bragg, PNW Land Transition Specialist
Zach Wailand, Dharma Ridge Farm
Sarah Spaeth, Jefferson Land Trust

Register today at https://lnkd.in/gsj93AnY
In partnership with North Olympic Peninsula Resource Conservation and Development Council, Washington Farmland Trust, Jefferson Landworks Collaborative, Jefferson Land Trust, and American Farmland Trust.

Photo credit: Jefferson Land Works Collaborative, White Lotus Farm

02/25/2025

On Friday, March 21st | 11am - 4pm, please join us for this workshop on farmland succession. It promises to be a lively event with lots of helpful resources.

10/25/2024

Are you planning on attending? We'll be there!

09/23/2024

FREE event with lunch. Travel stipends available.
Join us at 5B Cattle Company in Cove, to learn about how this ranch leveraged federal funding to address irrigation and cattle watering improvements.
Representatives from the Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) will be on hand to break down Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) funding, the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), and more!
Space is limited, register today at https://bit.ly/irrigation2024. Thanks for sharing with anyone who could benefit.

09/21/2024

Many thanks to the Everett Herald for uplifting this new opinion piece we co-wrote with Washington Farmland Trust.

The Climate Commitment Act has flaws that must be fixed, but it is vital to sustainable agriculture.

08/23/2024

Small Farm School - September 11 7:30am - 4:00pm
Clackamas Community College, Oregon City

Registration is now open for the 2024 Small Farm School, taking place on September 11 at Clackamas Community College in Oregon City. Join Oregon State University and American Farmland Trust for a peer-support experience for women and non-binary veterans. This is a chance to gain access to greater connections and additional resources at no cost.
You can find the class schedules and descriptions on the Small Farm School webpage. https://extension.oregonstate.edu/smallfarms/metro/small-farm-school

Please note that class sizes are limited, so please register soon.
With support from AFT and other sponsors, we are pleased to offer full scholarships to women and non-binary veterans. The registration fee is $80, but the full cost will be covered. In addition, you will receive a $100 gift card when you arrive at the registration table to cover travel costs.
If you need more financial support, to cover hotel rooms, childcare, or other travel expenses, to attend, please get in touch Elizabeth at [email protected]
To register using a scholarship, follow these steps:
1. Go to the Eventbrite Small Farm School event page and select "Reserve a spot."
2. At the top of the page, enter the promo code "aftsfs" in the 'Promo Code' box and hit enter to participate!
3. A hidden ticket will appear, and the discount will be applied.
4. Select the ticket and proceed to checkout.
At the Small Farm workshop, look for signs in the morning to meet up with Teagan and Crystal. Everyone will gather for introductions in the morning, eat lunch together, and meet at the end of the day during the social hour. There will be a space set aside for veteran participants all day to gather with each other for peer support!
Hosting an event on September 11 is complex and we want to acknowledge its impact, while at the same time, making sure that folks who have complicated relationships to their veteran status are also recognized. We always welcome your feedback, so please let us know if you have concerns, suggestions or questions.

If you have questions, please get in touch with Crystal at [email protected] or Elizabeth at [email protected] for more details!

08/23/2024

Still time to register.

Join us for a learning circle in Renton to learn more about recycled water and water resilience!

08/16/2024

Join American Farmland Trust and partners for a free interactive workshop on succession and how to plan for the future of your farm or ranch! Hear from Oregon Agricultural Trust, Six Rivers Dispute Resolution Center, 6 Ranch and other partners. Lunch will be provided! Registration link: https://bit.ly/enterprise2024

Focus on the Future: Succession and Land Transfer
WHEN: Thursday, September 5th | 10am - 4pm
WHERE: 6 Ranch, Enterprise, Oregon

10am - 11am – Introductions and welcome
11am - 12pm - Introduction to Succession Planning with Andrea Krahmer from OAT, Andrea Pacheco from Six Rivers, Liza Jane McAllister from 6 Ranch, and Elizabeth Bragg from AFT
12pm - 1pm - Lunch provided by 6 Ranch
1pm - Roundtable discussions with our panelists on important topics in succession planning
3:30pm - Evaluations and close out
4pm - 6pm - Informal happy hour and continued conversations

Please contact Elizabeth at 360-641-5502 or [email protected]

Join us for a learning circle in Enterprise, Oregon to learn about succession and land transfer.