American Farmland Trust | New York

American Farmland Trust | New York This is the page for the NY office of American Farmland Trust. Talk to us about all things NY farm and food!

🌼See what's Blooming in July!🌼🐝You're invited to grow and cross pollinate with local growers at Goody Girl Flower Farm f...
06/25/2026

🌼See what's Blooming in July!🌼

🐝You're invited to grow and cross pollinate with local growers at Goody Girl Flower Farm for our July Learning Circle.🐝

Join AFT for a hands‑on workshop designed to help any small scale farm gain confidence with pricing structures, and discover funding opportunities that support your farm’s growth.

We’re gathering at the inspiring Goody Girl Flower Farm—an established, thriving flower farm in western New York—to learn from farmer‑leaders and partners who know what it takes to build a sustainable farm business.

You’ll hear from:
Marina Goody, Owner, Goody Girl Flower Farm
Heather Nedroscik, Beginning Farm Educator Cornell Cooperative Extension of Niagara County
Bree Bacon, Business Advisor, Niagara Small Business Development Center

📅 July 22 | 9 AM–1 PM
📍Goody Girl Flower Farm, 6110 Robinson Rd Lockport, NY
👉Registeration + More Information: https://farmland.org/new-york-women-for-the-land
Expect meaningful conversation, a farm tour, and a light lunch. Come grow with us.

🌱 Funding Available for Regenerative Farming Projects in New York! American Farmland Trust's Brighter Future Fund is acc...
06/17/2026

🌱 Funding Available for Regenerative Farming Projects in New York!

American Farmland Trust's Brighter Future Fund is accepting applications now through June 18 at 11:59 p.m. ET.

The 2026 National Farm Viability Grants offer up to $10,000 to support projects that advance regenerative practices such as improving soil health or water quality.
🔗Apply here: www.farmland.org/bff-national

🤝 Session 2: Building a Relational Culture to Succeed in a Collaborative Land Access Project , Farmland for a New Genera...
06/15/2026

🤝 Session 2: Building a Relational Culture to Succeed in a Collaborative Land Access Project

, Farmland for a New Generation New York Program is hosting the second in a three-part webinar series

📅 Wednesday, June 24, 2026 | ⏰ 2:00–3:30 PM | 💻Zoom

Working together toward shared land access goals can be powerful—but it’s not always easy. Cedar Landsman of Relational Uprising and Maggie Cheney of Rock Steady Farm will guide us through what it really takes to build and sustain strong, trust-based collaborations.

Together, we’ll explore, the foundations of healthy communication and interaction, practical approaches to consensus-building, What it means to move at “the speed of trust”—and why it matters for groups seeking land together.

Whether you’re actively exploring shared land projects or simply curious about cooperative models, this session offers space to learn, reflect, and connect with others navigating similar paths.

🔗 Event + Registration info: https://bit.ly/4v012OM

🌳🐄 Twin Oaks Dairy Pasture Walk 🌱Join American Farmland Trust at Twin Oaks Dairy to explore rotational grazing systems, ...
06/13/2026

🌳🐄 Twin Oaks Dairy Pasture Walk 🌱
Join American Farmland Trust at Twin Oaks Dairy to explore rotational grazing systems, and learn from the farm's experience integrating trees into pastures (silvopasture)!
🌾 What to expect:
✅ Learn about Twin Oaks’ rotational grazing system, including why they planted trees into some of their pastures and their lessons learned.
✅ On farm pasture walk to silvopasture plantings
✅ Hear from farmers and experts about rotational grazing and the potential benefits of silvopasture for your operation.
✅ Connect, share ideas, and ask questions with fellow attendees

📍 Location: Twin Oaks Dairy, 3214 State Route 13, Truxton, NY
📅 Date: Friday, July 17 | ⏰ Time: 10:30 AM | Cost: Free | 🥪 Lunch provided
👉Register for free: https://bit.ly/4fGFqCh

We are grateful for the collaboration of many partners:
Central NY Dairy & Field Crops Team National Grazing Lands Coalition NOFA-NY Cortland County Soil and Water Conservation District Harvest New York Cornell Cooperative Extension Schuyler County

🌾 This year we celebrate International Year of the Woman Farmer, and we’re proud to lift up the voices of two women-led ...
06/04/2026

🌾 This year we celebrate International Year of the Woman Farmer, and we’re proud to lift up the voices of two women-led demonstration farms in New York, along with insights from our Senior Program Manager, Stephanie Castle.

At American Farmland Trust, we know women play a critical
role in agriculture—and their leadership is only growing. A recent AFT report highlights that more women are choosing farming as a career, even as systemic
barriers persist.

🎙️ In this conversation, WXXI "Connections with Evan Dawson," guest host Racquel Stephen sits down with:
Stephanie Castle, Farmland Trust Senior Northeast Women for the Land Program Manager
Amanda Grisa, Homestead Farm
Kyli Stevens, Creek Farms

Together, they explore the challenges women farmers face and ask: What does the future of agriculture look like?

🎧 Listen here: https://bit.ly/4dIwN8Z

On this final day of we want to highlight the important role beef plays as a year-round local food option for school c...
05/31/2026

On this final day of we want to highlight the important role beef plays as a year-round local food option for school cafeterias. Beef is rich in vitamins B6 and B12 and one 3-oz serving of beef contains 25 grams of protein! Schools and other institutions looking to incorporate New York beef into their menus can find more information and recipes on the Farm to Institution New York State (FINYS) Local Food Learning Center: https://finys.org/blc/beef

Earlier in May, we gathered at Dirt Rich Farm for a Learning Circle as part of our mentorship pilot and demonstration fa...
05/28/2026

Earlier in May, we gathered at Dirt Rich Farm for a Learning Circle as part of our mentorship pilot and demonstration farm programs with American Farmland Trust . 🌱

Hosted alongside their annual seedling sale, the day was a perfect example of what it means to grow both food and community. Now in its fifth year, the sale plays an important role in the farm’s diversified income—and continues to expand each season.

Dirt Rich Farm leads by example, sharing knowledge, opening their space, and supporting fellow farmers.

At the heart of Women for the Land is the belief that we grow stronger together—and this gathering was proof of that. 💚

We had an amazing day at Barred Owl Brook Farm last Monday! 🦉We’re grateful for the meaningful conversations about suppo...
05/11/2026

We had an amazing day at Barred Owl Brook Farm last Monday! 🦉

We’re grateful for the meaningful conversations about supporting agricultural ecosystems through diverse approaches—like agroforestry—that can improve resilience to extreme weather and provide a low-input feed source for livestock.

🌳Together, we shared experiences, exchanged knowledge, and got our hands in the soil with some planting!

We’re excited to keep this conversation—and this work—growing. Thank you to Harvest New York and Adirondack Harvest for being part of it!

🌱 Come Work With Us! 🌱American Farmland Trust is hiring a New York Agricultural Stewardship Associate to support our New...
05/07/2026

🌱 Come Work With Us! 🌱
American Farmland Trust is hiring a New York Agricultural Stewardship Associate to support our New York Demonstration Farm program.
In this role, you’ll work directly with farm partners to implement on-farm trials, help organize educational events for the ag community, and provide technical assistance to farmers adopting conservation practices across the agroecosystem.
If you’re passionate about agriculture, sustainability, and working hands-on with farmers, we’d love to hear from you!
👉 Apply today and help steward New York’s agricultural landscapes. Learn more at www.farmland.org/careers

Mitigating the High Cost of Land: Cooperative & Collaborative Models for Land AccessAmerican Farmland Trust ’s Farmland ...
05/01/2026

Mitigating the High Cost of Land: Cooperative & Collaborative Models for Land Access
American Farmland Trust ’s Farmland for a New Generation New York program is hosting the first of a three-part webinar series.
📅 Thursday, May 7, 2026 | ⏰ 2:00–3:30 PM | 💻 Zoom
Land is expensive. This webinar explores how cooperative and collaborative models can help farmers access land despite rising costs.

Facilitator
Jonah Fertig-Burd Celebration Tree Farm & Wellness Center , InterRooted: Co-Creative Consulting Facilitation & Coaching + US Federation of Worker Cooperatives

Panel
Jack Hornickel - Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University
Muhidin Libah - Somali Bantu Community Association
Francis Yu - West Branch Commons

We’ll cover models including community land trusts, 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(25) structures, lending LLCs, worker cooperatives, and multi‑stakeholder cooperatives—and compare leasing versus purchasing land.

🔗 Event info: https://nyfarmlandfinder.org/events

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