We save the land that sustains us by protecting farmland, promoting sound farming practices, and keeping farmers on the land. Founded #NoFarmsNoFood movement.Saving the land that sustains us by protecting farmland, promoting sound farming practices, and keeping farmers on the land.

Core values

- **Farmland Protection and Food Security**: AFT works to protect millions of acres of farmland, which is crucial for food security, rural communities, and the overall economy[1][5].
- **Environmental Benefits**: AFT promotes practices that support wildlife and biodiversity, improve water quality, increase resilience to natural disasters, and help combat climate change through soil health and carbon sequestration[1][4].
- **Climate Change Mitigation**: The organization is committed to scaling up climate-smart and soil health-promoting agricultural systems, which reduce greenhouse gas emissions and enhance ecosystem services[4].
- **Social and Economic Benefits**: AFT supports farmers and ranchers, helps maintain rural jobs, and promotes equity and inclusion, which are essential for a resilient agricultural system and equitable social structure[1][2][5].
- **Community Well-being**: By protecting farmland and promoting sustainable farming practices, AFT contributes to better quality of life for rural communities, including improved access to recreational opportunities and a deeper connection to the land[1].