urban sprawl

Future of Farming: Concerns About Urban Sprawl
Future of Farming: Concerns About Urban Sprawl
Future of Farming: Concerns About 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...
AFT: Farmland Loss Impacts Rural Urban Alike
AFT: Farmland Loss Impacts Rural Urban Alike
AFT: Farmland Loss Impacts Rural Urban Alike
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
AFT: Smarter Land Use Planning is Urgently Needed
AFT: Smarter Land Use Planning is Urgently Needed
AFT: Smarter Land Use Planning is Urgently Needed
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...