American Farmland Trust

Powering Up Midwest Farms: Sol Systems, American Farmland Trust Launch Innovative Soil Health Research Initiative

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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Under the terms of a newly signed 3-year Sponsorship Agreement, Sol Systems and AFT will work closely on 'Smart Solar' initiatives, a trademark of AFT.

Key Points: 
  • Under the terms of a newly signed 3-year Sponsorship Agreement, Sol Systems and AFT will work closely on 'Smart Solar' initiatives, a trademark of AFT.
  • These initiatives aim to reduce the environmental impact of solar energy projects while promoting ecosystem-focused land stewardship at their sites.
  • The agreement underscores both organizations' commitment to integrating renewable energy solutions with agricultural and land stewardship practices, focusing on sustainability and conservation.
  • Additionally, a 4-year Research Agreement sets the stage for groundbreaking research into soil health at six solar sites developed and owned by Sol Systems, covering over 2,000 acres of land.

American Farmland Trust and Anheuser-Busch Support Missouri Farmers through New U.S. Farmed Certification

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Monday, April 8, 2024
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ST. LOUIS, April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Anheuser-Busch recently announced the national rollout of its newly-adopted U.S. Farmed certification and seal for several of its industry-leading beer brands, showing support for farmers in the U.S., including Missouri, where the state's farmers sold $14.7B worth of agricultural products in 20221. Developed and verified by the American Farmland Trust (AFT), a national nonprofit that helps to keep American farmers on their land, the U.S. Farmed certification and packaging seal helps shoppers choose products that derive at least 95 percent of their agricultural ingredients from farms in the United States.

Key Points: 
  • The U.S. Farmed seal will first appear on Anheuser-Busch's Busch Light this May, and Budweiser, Bud Light and Michelob ULTRA have also obtained U.S. Farmed certification.
  • Companies across the consumer-packaged goods (CPG) industry are encouraged to join the effort by obtaining U.S. Farmed certification for their domestically-sourced products.
  • We appreciate Anheuser-Busch's leadership in bringing the U.S. Farmed certification to some of the country's most iconic brands, while also making tangible impact for American farmers."
  • For more information on the U.S. Farmed certification and seal, including resources for American Farmers and product certification, please visit http://www.farmland.org/us-farmed .

Applegate Farms LLC Announces $50,000 Support American Farmland Trust's Brighter Future Fund

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Monday, April 8, 2024
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BEDMINSTER, N.J., April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In its commitment to supporting the next  generation of farmers,  APPLEGATE®, the nation's leading natural and organic meat brand, has announced a new partnership with American Farmland Trust (AFT) in a $50,000 donation to the AFT's Brighter Future Fund, a program that helps farmers and ranchers nationwide improve their viability, access, transfer, or permanently protect farmland, and adopt regenerative agricultural* practices. Applegate's donation will fund grants, valued up to $5,000, for livestock farmers or ranchers who are working to who are becoming more resilient and viable.

Key Points: 
  • "American Farmland Trust has a proven track record of advocacy and support to an incredible network of farmers.
  • Applications for Brighter Future Fund grants open in early July and grantees will be announced in October.
  • A move towards a regenerative future, means making farming a viable business model for family farms and first-generation farmers."
  • To apply, farmers and ranchers should submit a completed electronic Brighter Future Fund Application to AFT.

American Farmland Trust and Anheuser-Busch Support Washington Farmers through New U.S. Farmed Certification

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Monday, April 1, 2024
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ST. LOUIS, April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Anheuser-Busch recently announced the national rollout of its newly-adopted U.S. Farmed certification and seal for several of its industry-leading beer brands, showing support for farmers in the U.S., including Washington, where the state's farmers sold $12.8B worth of agricultural products in 20221. Developed and verified by the American Farmland Trust (AFT), a national nonprofit that helps to keep American farmers on their land, the U.S. Farmed certification and packaging seal helps shoppers choose products that derive at least 95 percent of their agricultural ingredients from farms in the United States.

Key Points: 
  • The U.S. Farmed seal will first appear on Anheuser-Busch's Busch Light this May, and Budweiser, Bud Light and Michelob ULTRA have also obtained U.S. Farmed certification.
  • Companies across the consumer-packaged goods (CPG) industry are encouraged to join the effort by obtaining U.S. Farmed certification for their domestically-sourced products.
  • We appreciate Anheuser-Busch's leadership in bringing the U.S. Farmed certification to some of the country's most iconic brands, while also making tangible impact for American farmers."
  • For more information on the U.S. Farmed certification and seal, including resources for American Farmers and product certification, please visit http://www.farmland.org/us-farmed .

American Farmland Trust and Anheuser-Busch Support Idaho Farmers through New U.S. Farmed Certification

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Monday, April 1, 2024
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho, April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Anheuser-Busch recently announced the national rollout of its newly-adopted U.S. Farmed certification and seal for several of its industry-leading beer brands, showing support for farmers in the U.S., including Idaho, where the state's farmers sold $10.9B worth of agricultural products in 20221. Developed and verified by the American Farmland Trust (AFT), a national nonprofit that helps to keep American farmers on their land, the U.S. Farmed certification and packaging seal helps shoppers choose products that derive at least 95 percent of their agricultural ingredients from farms in the United States.

Key Points: 
  • The U.S. Farmed seal will first appear on Anheuser-Busch's Busch Light this May, and Budweiser, Bud Light and Michelob ULTRA have also obtained U.S. Farmed certification.
  • We look forward to other companies joining us in seeking U.S. Farmed certification for their products so that together we can make an even greater impact and show our support for American farmers."
  • We appreciate Anheuser-Busch's leadership in bringing the U.S. Farmed certification to some of the country's most iconic brands, while also making tangible impact for American farmers."
  • For more information on the U.S. Farmed certification and seal, including resources for American Farmers and product certification, please visit http://www.farmland.org/us-farmed .

THE CONSERVANCY FOR CUYAHOGA VALLEY NATIONAL PARK ANNOUNCES ITS ANNUAL EVENTS SUPPORTING TRAILS IN OHIO'S NATIONAL PARK

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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PENINSULA, Ohio, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park (CVNP) will welcome guests to an extraordinary evening in the park when it hosts Elevation on June 21 and Topography on June 22. Both events are at iconic Indigo Lake, located off Riverview Road. Proceeds go toward the Trails Now Fund, which provides support for trail maintenance, visitor amenities, and new trailheads within Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Since the events began more than 12 years ago, Topography and Elevation have raised nearly $1.4 million for the park's more than 125 miles of trails.

Key Points: 
  • PENINSULA, Ohio, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park (CVNP) will welcome guests to an extraordinary evening in the park when it hosts Elevation on June 21 and Topography on June 22.
  • Proceeds go toward the Trails Now Fund, which provides support for trail maintenance, visitor amenities, and new trailheads within Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
  • Since the events began more than 12 years ago, Topography and Elevation have raised nearly $1.4 million for the park's more than 125 miles of trails.
  • For questions about the events or to register to attend, contact [email protected] or call Jess Livers, philanthropy operations & membership manager, at 330-657-2909 ext.

American Farmland Trust and Anheuser-Busch Support Montana Farmers through New U.S. Farmed Certification

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Monday, March 25, 2024
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FAIRFIELD, Mont., March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Anheuser-Busch recently announced the national rollout of its newly-adopted U.S. Farmed certification and seal for several of its industry-leading beer brands, showing support for farmers in the U.S., including Montana, where the state's farmers sold nearly $4.5B worth of agricultural products in 20221. Developed and verified by the American Farmland Trust (AFT), a national nonprofit that helps to keep American farmers on their land, the U.S. Farmed certification and packaging seal helps shoppers choose products that derive at least 95 percent of their agricultural ingredients from farms in the United States.

Key Points: 
  • The U.S. Farmed seal will first appear on Anheuser-Busch's Busch Light this May, and Budweiser, Bud Light and Michelob ULTRA have also obtained U.S. Farmed certification.
  • We look forward to other companies joining us in seeking U.S. Farmed certification for their products so that together we can make an even greater impact and show our support for American farmers."
  • We appreciate Anheuser-Busch's leadership in bringing the U.S. Farmed certification to some of the country's most iconic brands, while also making tangible impact for American farmers."
  • For more information on the U.S. Farmed certification and seal, including resources for American Farmers and product certification, please visit .

American Farmland Trust and Anheuser-Busch Support Arkansas Farmers through New U.S. Farmed Certification

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Monday, March 25, 2024
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JONESBORO, Ark., March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Anheuser-Busch recently announced the national rollout of its newly-adopted U.S. Farmed certification and seal for several of its industry-leading beer brands, showing support for farmers in the U.S., including Arkansas, where the state's farmers sold $13.9B worth of agricultural products in 20221. Developed and verified by the American Farmland Trust (AFT), a national nonprofit that helps to keep American farmers on their land, the U.S. Farmed certification and packaging seal helps shoppers choose products that derive at least 95 percent of their agricultural ingredients from farms in the United States.

Key Points: 
  • Companies across the consumer-packaged goods (CPG) industry are encouraged to join the effort by obtaining U.S. Farmed certification for their domestically-sourced products.
  • We appreciate Anheuser-Busch's leadership in bringing the U.S. Farmed certification to some of the country's most iconic brands, while also making tangible impact for American farmers."
  • "I'm grateful to see Anheuser-Busch and American Farmland Trust introducing the U.S. Farmed certification in support of American farmers," said Eric Vaught, farmer at E & K Rice Farms.
  • For more information on the U.S. Farmed certification and seal, including resources for American Farmers and product certification, please visit http://www.farmland.org/us-farmed .

American Farmland Trust and Anheuser-Busch Support California Farmers through New U.S. Farmed Certification

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
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FAIRFIELD, Calif., March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Anheuser-Busch recently announced the national rollout of its newly-adopted U.S. Farmed certification and seal for several of its industry-leading beer brands, showing support for farmers in the U.S., including California, where the state's farmers sold $59B worth of agricultural products in 20221. Developed and verified by the American Farmland Trust (AFT), a national nonprofit that helps to keep American farmers on their land, the U.S. Farmed certification and packaging seal helps shoppers choose products that derive at least 95 percent of their agricultural ingredients from farms in the United States.

Key Points: 
  • Anheuser-Busch is a proud supporter of American farmers, including rice farmers in California whom the brewer purchases over $8 million in rice from each year.
  • The U.S. Farmed seal will first appear on Anheuser-Busch's Busch Light this May, and Budweiser, Bud Light and Michelob ULTRA have also obtained U.S. Farmed certification.
  • "We're excited to see American Farmland Trust partner with Anheuser-Busch to introduce the first-ever U.S. Farmed certification and support U.S. grown goods, including California," said Ethan Driver, California farmer at Driver Family Farms.
  • For more information on the U.S. Farmed certification and seal, including resources for American Farmers and product certification, please visit http://www.farmland.org/usfarmed .

Choose Beer Grown Here: Anheuser-Busch is First to Adopt American Farmland Trust's U.S. Farmed Certification, Helping Shoppers in North Dakota Choose Products Made with U.S. Ingredients

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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WEST FARGO, N.D., March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Anheuser-Busch, announced the local rollout of its newly-adopted U.S. Farmed certification and seal for several of its industry-leading beer brands, showing support for farmers in North Dakota where agriculture produces a market value of $8.2B. Developed and verified by the American Farmland Trust (AFT), a national nonprofit that helps to keep American farmers on their land, the U.S. Farmed certification and packaging seal helps shoppers choose products that derive at least 95 percent of their agricultural ingredients from farms in the United States.

Key Points: 
  • Anheuser-Busch is a proud supporter of North Dakota farmers, sourcing 23 percent of its barley from North Dakota across 250 grower partners.
  • The U.S. Farmed seal will first appear on Anheuser-Busch's Busch Light this May, and Budweiser, Bud Light and Michelob ULTRA have also obtained U.S. Farmed certification.
  • Companies across the consumer-packaged goods (CPG) industry are encouraged to join the effort by obtaining U.S. Farmed certification for their domestically-sourced products.
  • For more information on the U.S. Farmed certification and seal, including resources for American Farmers and product certification, please visit http://www.farmland.org/usfarmed .