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Nearly 300 million acres of American farmland is expected to change hands over the next 20 years, and a new program from the American Farmland Trust c.
According to the American Farmland Trust (AFT), nearly 300 million acres of farmland in America are expected to change hands in the next twenty years. As aging farmers exit the field, the future is uncertain for about one-third of the country’s farm and ranch land, making this a critical turning point for the land they now steward.
The United States’ ability to sustainably produce food, steward natural resources, and support rural economies depends on ensuring greater access to land for the next generation of farmers and ranchers. Working in partnership with public.