Developers have purchased millions of acres of U.S. farmland, but some young farmers are helping to protect its future.

When the U.S. outlawed alcohol during Prohibition, Kentucky farmers stopped growing rye, a key ingredient in one of Kentucky’s most iconic products—bourbon. As agricultural research compelled farmers to explore the benefits of cover crops, American Farmland Trust (AFT) detected an opportunity to revive rye. AFT launched the Kentucky Commercial Rye...

“No farms, no food,” is a slogan American Farmland Trust (AFT) popularized to describe the importance of its farmland conservation programs. Its newest program that speaks to that mission is Farmer Batch, a collaboration with Greek yogurt maker Chobani. Based on a portion of sales from special Farmer Batch yogurts...

Greg Plotkin is a self-described strategist for food and agriculture non-profits. On this edition of Good Food, Daniel Meyer calls Greg to talk about the importance of preserving farmland in the United States. Hear about Greg's introduction to the world of farming and agriculture, and why land access, access to...