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Agrarian Trust catalyzes support for next-gen farmers and regenerative agriculture by working with communities to acquire and steward land.


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The Challenge

Land access is the biggest barrier for next-generation farmers.

An estimated 400 million acres—more than 40% of U.S. farmland—will change hands in the next 15 years as the average age of farmers in the U.S. is almost 60 years old. Yet next-generation farmers struggle to access land due to rising costs and insecure, short-term leases. Aspiring farmers of color, small-scale farmers, and new organic and regenerative farmers often struggle most when it comes to secure land tenure.

The Opportunity

We support land access through community land ownership.

Agrarian Trust is a national land trust working with communities to catalyze land ownership and stewardship opportunities. Our legal tools,  fundraising campaigns, federal and nonprofit grant writing experience, strong relationships, and national platform all combine to support communities seeking to collectively own and steward land. We also welcome landowners to join us in reimagining their land’s legacy. 
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Support the Agrarian Commons

In June 2024, Agrarian Trust signed an award agreement with USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) for a 5-year project that runs until November 2028. The federally-funded Increasing Land Access project is a major source of support to 18 farmer-led groups and educational partners.

 

This vital work is now threatened by the continued funding freeze in defiance of court orders on USDA projects funded by the Inflation Reduction Act. The ongoing delays and uncertainty are causing extreme distress to Agrarian Trust’s team and our farmer and community partners.

 

We’re asking our community to help protect the Agrarian Commons. Please give as you’re able. You can also take action in calling your representatives to demand the release of funds. 

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