What is “No Farms No Food”? How can I learn more about the challenges facing farmers and local food markets?
No Farms No Food is a message that reminds people of the threat to farms and ranches that provide sustenance for all of us. Ninety-one percent of America’s fruit and seventy-eight percent of our vegetables are grown near metro regions, where they are in the path of development. And every hour we lose 125 acres of farm and ranch land. That’s why supporting local food and farms is more important than ever! You can learn more about American Farmland Trust’s work promoting local food and farms on our Growing Local page. You can also read our blog, Farmland Report to keep up on the latest news.
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