Great Convention with Internationally Renowned Speakers! Great group to connect with. Information relevant across the globe! Those that register will receive a private link to have access to all content presentations for a year.
How would my Agriculture Resilience Act help farmers #actonclimate? Two words: soil health.
Healthy soil captures tons of greenhouse gases and can get us to #netzeroagriculture by 2040.
Today, we're proud to launch our new Brighter Future Microgrant Program. Fueled by @TillamookDairy's generosity, this program will provide farmers grants up to $5,000! Check your eligibility & apply today in English or Spanish #NoFarmsNoFood#AllForFarmers https://t.co/CkTaNFdSBt
"We often at AFT talk about the three legs of our mission being about the land, the people, and the practices. This crisis is really about the people. This crisis is going to have a huge impact on new and beginning farmers." AFT's Julia Freedgood on #FreeRangeAFT
Join us LIVE tonight at 8pm ET for a special #FreeRangeAFT where AFT president @JohnPiottiAFT will discuss our new Farmer Relief Fund that is giving away $1,000 grants to farmers impacted by the coronavirus crisis. Register for the call: https://t.co/V6VkObxtiW
Want to learn more about our Farmer Relief Fund? Join me live tonight at 8 pm EDT. I'll be joined by @Farmland staff & farmers to discuss the challenges producers are facing, how AFT is responding & how you can get involved. https://t.co/Tedjw24qwL
Today @Farmland is launching a new Farmer Relief Fund to help directly support farmers impacted by the COVID-19 crisis. If you can, please show farmers your support by donating. 100% of proceeds go to farmers in need. #NoFarmsNoFoodNoFuture https://t.co/Q2vzMvcXfc
Today, AFT announces the creation of a Farmer Relief Fund. All monies raised will go directly to farmers. The fund will award eligible farmers with cash grants of up to $1,000 each to help them weather the current storm caused by the COVID-19 crisis.
https://t.co/ZREYob3v4U
Exciting to see @USClimate demonstrating leadership and action at COP 25. Was invigorating for @Farmland to work with states developing NWL plans at learning labs this fall.
America's farmers are getting older. But not all of them.
Meet 27-year-old Gracie Weinzierl from #BloNo, who just bought her first 20 acres of central Illinois farmland. https://t.co/qBNXPl50Vl
@YoungFarmers@ILFarmBureau@ilcorn@FarmKidBlog
Bringing agricultural interests together on #ClimateChange is not easy, @hbottemiller does a great job reporting on views and positions from key stakeholders.
https://t.co/TMOkB4Dk7E
Experts discussing accelerating clean solar energy while protecting our best farmland—smart solar siting—at AFT’s solar forum in Riverhead Long Island #farmland#NoFarmsNoFood
“The quantification and verification steps with soil carbon are very critical, and a lot more research needs to go in that direction,” @Farmland scientist Jennifer Moore-Kucera. https://t.co/Ofib5AgFkg
Our climate director, @JenKucera1, testified before Congress yesterday about the vital role farmland must play in helping to fight climate change. The fight is here and AFT is ready! https://t.co/NERKhS4zag
In my testimony before @ClimateCrisis yesterday I shared how agriculture can be a climate solution and explained the important role farmers & ranchers must play in the fight against #climatechange. Read more here: https://t.co/PNqw7mm2Hi
"We call on Congress to seize the opportunity to make agriculture a key partner in fighting climate change," @JenKucera1 climate director at @Farmland told the committee & noted that lawmakers could engage ag through stand alone legislation or "a transformational farm bill."