AFT Awards Almost $3 Million Nationwide

American Farmland Trust awarded $2,820,250 in grants to 208 farmers and ranchers across the country through the 2025 Brighter Future Fund programs.  Of the recipients, 113 are beginning farmers, which AFT said underscores AFT’s commitment to supporting the next generation of agricultural stewards and to ensure a more resilient and equitable food system.

Now in its fifth year, the Brighter Future Fund continues to help fund producers working to strengthen on-farm resilience, enhance soil health, plan for long-term viability, and grow climate-smart local food systems.

These Funds Are About The Next Generation

“These farmers and ranchers are leading the way in growing a more sustainable and secure agricultural future,” said Ashley Brucker, senior manager of grantmaking for the Brighter Future Fund. “Whether they’re just starting out or building on a generation of stewardship, they are implementing practices that protect land, improve soil, and serve their communities.”  

Here in the Northwest five farms in Washington, two in Oregon and one in Idaho received grant funding.  Click Here to learn what projects, locally or nationwide, have received funding from AFT since 2020.

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