urban sprawl

Oregon FFA Reporter Julie Amos says there are many issues and concerns facing the farming community.  But one she feels that doesn't get enough attention is urban sprawl.     If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@townsqu...

American Farmland Trust recently released a multi-year study that indicates that if changes are not made, up to 25 million acres of farm land will be lost across the U.S. by 2040.  Addie Candib with AFT said their study looked at three different levels of urban sprawl and the impact it would have on the farm community: Business as usual will result in the loss of 18 million acres  “Runaway” spraw

Many in the farming community are trying to sound the alarm of the rapid disappearance of viable farmland across the country and the Pacific Northwest.  American Farmland Trust recently released report that says between 2016 and 2040, an estimated 18.4 mi...

According to American Farmland Trust, smart growth and investment in America's downtowns and main streets must occur now to secure the land that grows our food.  Earlier this week, the organization released its new report, Farms Under Threat 2040: Choosing an Abundant Future and the accompanying web mapping tool. AFT r...