ediblecentraloregon.com | 31 American Farmland Trust’s mission is to save the land that sustains us by protecting farmland, promoting sound farming practices, and keeping farmers on the land. Enable access to land for more farmers Cultivate community support for protection of farmland from development Enhance community access to locally grown food Provide technical and financial support for farmers to adopt sustainable practices Build and grow markets for farmers to sell their goods Water and air enter the soil Sustainable practices help keep waterways clean Living roots and minimal soil disturbance support belowground life, providing nutrients and water back to crop roots Organic materials (plant and animal) feed the soil healthy soil sustains us all Livestock support biodiversity by adding nutrients to the soil Scan to learn more American Farmland Trust takes a holistic approach to agriculture, recognizing that land, practices, and people form an interconnected system. The foundation of this system is healthy soil, which sustains our crops, livestock, and local communities. Regenerative soil health practices also support farm viability for current and future generations. Soil health sustains us all.
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