Across the U.S., farmland is disappearing as elder farmers retire without clear succession plans. This blog explores how farmland preservation strategies—like conservation easements, community land trusts, and the Farmland Commons—can protect agricultural land, support new farmers, and honor the legacy of those who’ve cared for the land for generations.

This blog post explores how regenerative, organic, and biodynamic farming offer powerful solutions to climate change, food insecurity, and rural decline. By prioritizing soil health, biodiversity, and community, these practices produce nutrient-rich food, support local economies, and create inclusive spaces for connection and learning. Investing in these methods builds resilience and fosters a healthier, more sustainable future for people and the planet.

Sophia McLoughlin's senior thesis submitted for the degree of Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies from the University of California, Santa Barbara.

The following letter was sent to us from an audience member and supporter who wanted to share their personal story for why they think the work of The Farmers Land Trust protecting farmland and supporting farmers is so critically important. 

Across the country, land is becoming harder to access—especially for the next generation of farmers. But two collective ownership models are stepping up to meet the moment: Land Cooperatives and the Farmland Commons. Both offer bold, community-rooted alternatives to the extractive real estate market, reconnecting people to land, food, and each other.

The oppression of women may feel like just one social issue, but it is a powerful force at work in our world that touches everything.

A Commons model for the management of community water exists and is an aspect of the essential work being done by the NM Acequia Association

If you are someone who thinks urban farms aren’t real farms, this article is for you.

The Farmers Dinner is aligning efforts to protect farmland and empower local farmers with equitable access to land and resources.

The Future is in Our Hands: Building Our Resilience in The Commons

Through an innovative approach to land tenure, it has become a living model for farm preservation and support through community ownership. 

Every farm saved and preserved in active farming is a piece of the unraveling halted.

Kulturland has navigated the many challenges associated with taking privately owned land and preserving it in community.

There are several organizations in other parts of the world who have already established community land initiatives with success.

To build a climate-resilient society, the life’s work of one regenerative farmer must be preserved and then continued by new hands.

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