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You're faster than our page! Learn how to leverage transparent company data at scale. Ask for a charity to be evaluated by BBB Wise Giving Alliance. For charities whose annual gross income is less than $500,000, a review by a certified public accountant is sufficient to meet this standard. The mission of American Farmland Trust is to help farmers and ranchers protect their land, produce a healthier environment and build successful communities. Goal Three: Help the next generation of farmers and ranchers Learn more about the BMF on the IRS website, Preservation of natural resources (conservation) (BMF activity code: 350), Gifts, grants, or loans to other organizations (BMF activity code: 602), Organization that normally receives no more than one-third of its support from gross investment income and unrelated business income and at the same time more than one-third of its support from contributions, fees, and gross receipts related to exempt purposes. Washington,District of Columbia,United States 101-250 Private www.farmland.org 573,606 Highlights Contacts 81 Similar Companies 2 Recent News & Activity NewsJun 21, 2021 Mainebiz Donald Sussman donates $5M North Haven farm to conservation group NewsApr 26, 2021 Indication of adequate oversight includes, but is not limited to, regularly scheduled appraisals of the CEO's performance, evidence of disbursement controls such as board approval of the budget, fund raising practices, establishment of a conflict of interest policy, and establishment of accounting procedures sufficient to safeguard charity finances. This charity's score is 100%, earning it a Four-Star rating. We will create a UK without the need for emergency food. American Farmland Trust is a nonprofit organization in the United States with a mission to protect farmland, promote environmentally sound farming practices, and keep farmers on the land. AFT is staffed by farmers, policy experts, researchers and scientists, and governed by a board of directors. WE PROTECT LAND SO IT WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR AGRICULTURE. [14], AFT promotes farming practices that improve soil health as a way to bring about multiple environmental benefits including carbon sequestration. American Farmland Trust meets the remaining 19 Standards for Charity Accountability. Ruling year info 1985 President Mr. John Piotti Main address 1150 Connecticut Ave. NW Ste 600 Washington, DC 20036 USA Show more contact info EIN 52-1190211 NTEE code info We'll never share your email address and you can opt out at any time, we promise. In short, theyre a boon for biodiversity. Farms Under Threat 2040: Choosing an Abundant Future projects three alternative development scenarios from 2016 to 2040 Business as Usual, Runaway Sprawl and Better Built Cities. The sense of "team" permeates in all tasks and interactions. Read the Wise Giving Wednesday blog each week to keep up to date on charity issues. File a complaint about a charity. American Farmland Trust's new Farms Under Threat data finds that 11 million acres of agricultural land were. Standard 12 (Detailed Functional Breakdown of Expenses). Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice, Read all our latest posts and press releases. American Farmland Trust - FIC Farmland Protection Directory News Farmland Protection Directory Visit American Farmland Trust Get engaged and receive the information you need right in your inbox. Pricing. American Farmland Trust . American Farmland Trust (AFT) is excited to announce the Brighter Future Fund (BFF) to assist farmers in successfully launching, growing, and sustaining farms in the face of forces impacting the food and agricultural system, including the COVID -19 pandemic, changing markets, severe weather, and climate change. THE nonprofit branch. Yet the permanent land protection offered through an agricultural conservation easement is only one tool availableand we need more than that to get the job done. With the help of supporters, donors, and partners across the nation, AFT leads the national movement to protect America's farms and ranches from being paved over and lost forever. Soil Conservation in America: What Do We Have to Lose? An organization may change its practices at any time without notice. American Farmland Trust between. AFT is the only national agricultural organization that approaches its work in this comprehensive, holistic manner. A group of farmers, ranchers, and conservationists including Margaret (Peggy) Rockefeller, Patrick Noonan and William K. Reilly, founded AFT in 1980. We believe that farming is our future. The Farmland Information Center, or FIC, is a clearinghouse for information about farmland protection and stewardship that serves people working to save farmland and ranchland for agriculture. Pioneered and promoted cutting-edge conservation practices on tens of thousands of farms and ranches across the nation. We believe in dialogue and collaboration. Learn about wise giving, issues addressed by BBB Charity Standards, and how BBB Wise Giving Alliance completes evaluative reports on charities. Conducted groundbreaking research that changed Americas view of food and farming. American Farmland Trust is the only national organization dedicated to keeping farmland healthy and saving farmland for farming to grow healthy food, support local economies and ensure a. The second strategy is to enhance targeted conservation practices on at least 25 percent of additional working lands by 2030. Simply enter the organization's name (American Farmland Trust) or EIN (521190211) in the 'Search Term' field. Have solicitations and informational materials, distributed by any means, that are accurate, truthful and not misleading, both in whole and in part. SINCE LAUNCHING, THE NETWORK AND ITS PARTNERS HAVE HELPED MORE THAN 175 FARMERS FIND AND SECURE FARMLAND WHILE TRAINING NEARLY 10,000 FARMERS AND FARMLAND OWNERS. Sign up today and join the movement to save the land that sustains us all. We leverage finance and accountability data from it to form Encompass ratings. | American Farmland Trust (AFT) began in 1980 after a small group of farmers and conservationists asked an important question: What will happen to the nation's food supply if we continue to wastefully develop our best farm and ranch land? The nonprofit provides evidence of leadership through focusing externally and mobilizing resources for the mission. Organization. The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking through articulating the organizations vision. Cart ID: Not Assigned, Copyright 2022 | EIN 13-4148824 | Bridge ID 3108588923. Then, farm policy lobbyists Rob Larew with the National Farmers Union and Tara Smith with the Torrey Advisory Group assess the politics of trying to pass a farm bill across Capitol Hill with narrow majorities and split control in both the House and Senate. Goal One: Catalyze a new wave of agricultural land "The real issue was Donald Trump retweeted the Biden pic," the journalist explained To its credit Twitter refused to remove it, with Trust and Safety chief Yoel Roth saying it had obvious "humorous intent" and "any reasonable observer" - apparently, not a Schiff staffer - could see it was doctored." Such investments will improve productivity, while simultaneously enhancing our environment. (BMF affiliation code: 3). Pros. This measure reflects the percent of its total expenses a charity spends on the programs and services it exists to deliver. AFT's work as a proponent of the expansion of government-funded agriculture programs [20][21] led to the passing of the 2002 Farm Bill and the authorization of the Farm and Ranch Lands Protection Program (succeeded by the Agriculture Conservation Easement Program, or ACEP)[22] All states must act to protect farmland. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice. Without farmland and ranchland, we can't win the global fight against climate change. Visit our website at farmland.org for detailed information. We take a holistic approach to farmland and ranchland, protecting it from development, promoting environmentally sound farming practices, and keeping farmers on it. This California farm kingdom holds a key. Development, Operations, Comm Assistant (Former Employee) August 15, 2012. Please use a new browser like Chrome, Firefox, Safari or Microsoft Edge to improve your experience. To connect with American Farmland Trust employee register on SignalHire. She joins Newsmakers this week to offer her thoughts on how the process will shake out and how she hopes to bring the nations ag groups to the table for any spending fights leading up to the bill. We believe that our environment and our economy are inseparable. Paul Duginski. Land on which we all must rely. This productive farm and ranch land is a finite resource as fertile soils take . Spend at least 65% of its total expenses on program activities. Donor Name: American Farmland Trust We will look at the spatial data and development scenarios and talk about how this data will be helpful to planners, land protection practitioners, policymakers, and advocates as they strengthen and expand agricultural land retention and protection efforts. We created the conservation agriculture movement, which speaks for the landand for the people who grow our food. get on the land and succeed in agriculture. [25], Nonprofit organization in the United States, Learn how and when to remove this template message. American Farmland Trust cannot currently be evaluated by our Impact & Results methodology because either (A) it is eligible, but we have not yet received data; (B) we have not yet developed an algorithm to estimate its programmatic impact; (C) its programs are not direct services; or (D) it is not heavily reliant on contributions from individual donors.Note: The absence of a score does not indicate a positive or negative assessment, it only indicates that we have not yet evaluated the organization. TO HELP, A (More)FARMER RELIEF FUND - THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC PLACED UNPRECEDENTED PRESSURE ON AMERICAN FARMERS AND RANCHERS, MANY OF WHOM WERE FORCED TO ADJUST RAPIDLY TO DISRUPTED MARKETS AND SUPPLY CHAINS. BBB Wise Giving Alliance provides charity reports, which help donors review charities and find a trustworthy charity to support. Founded #NoFarmsNoFood movement. Roughly 4.4 million of these acres were Nationally Significant our best land for food and crop production. AFT transitioned the grant program to a permanent program, with the goal of assisting farmers in successfully launching, growing and sustaining farms in the face of forces impacting the food and agricultural system, including the pandemic, changing markets, severe weather, and climate change. The Giving Basket is having some issues. 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In response to the Covid pandemic, American Farmland Trust launched an emergency grant program offering financial assistance farmers and ranchers in need. Description
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Related contributions include donations, legacies, and other gifts received as a result of fund raising efforts. Once the title to the apartment building is transferred into a trust, the names of John and his business partners cannot be disclosed without a court order [source: Murray ]. This ratio is an indicator of an organizations solvency and/or long-term sustainability. IN AUGUST, AFT RELEASED GROUNDBREAKING RESEARCH PROVING THAT SOIL HEALTH BENEFITS GO RIGHT TO A FARMER'S BOTTOM LINE. CLIMATE ALLIANCE TO BE ONE OF THE COALITION'S FIRST NATIONAL "IMPACT PARTNERS. 290306; Status Good Standing Incorporation Date 19 May 1998 (over 24 years ago) Company Type Nonprofit Jurisdiction South Carolina (US) Branch Branch of District of Columbia (US) company Agent Name 3 of 5 4 of 5 Members of a civic group seeking compensation from Japanese firms over forced labor during World War II and opposition lawmakers stage a rally to oppose the government's reported . Description
AFT was one of the first agricultural land trusts in the nation and is the only one with a national scope. In 1985, AFT protected Wolfes Neck Farm with an agricultural conservation easement. American Farmland Trust's holistic approach - connecting Land, Practices and People - uniquely positions us to. AFT also runs the Farmland Information Center, an online collection of information on farmland and ranchland protection and stewardship[1] established as a public-private partnership with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service.[2]. American Farmland Trust. Note 2: For the year ended September 30, 2020, AFT reported in-kind contributions of $133,003. Join our mailing list here:http://bit.ly/Agri-Pulse-Events. The farmer-owned retailer is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. This is a very inclusive place to work. AFT ALSO ADVANCES TAX AND LAND-USE STRATEGIES THAT LESSEN DEVELOPMENT PRESSURE ON FARMS AND RANCHES. Appeals that omit a clear description of program(s) for which contributions are sought will not meet this standard. It's not an impossible. Farms Under Threat is AFTs multi-year effort to advance cutting-edge solutions for farmland protection. Its headquarters is located at Washington, District of Columbia, USA. Search Crunchbase. The barren dirt is littered with petrified carrots, blackened and barely recognizable after four years baking in the Imperial Valley's . IN SEPTEMBER, OUR NATIONAL WOMEN FOR THE LAND INITIATIVE EXPANDED TO CONNECTICUT, WHERE WE HELD AN INAUGURAL LEARNING CIRCLE FOCUSED ON CLIMATE-SMART FARMING ON WORKING LANDS. Before 2021-04-29 Addition of officer BARTON THOMPSON, chairman THE DAIRY FORWARD PARTNERSHIP OFFERS A RESOURCE CENTER AND MICRO-GRANTS OF UP TO $10,000 TO SUPPORT DAIRY FARMERS AS THEY PLAN FOR THE FUTURE OF THEIR FARMS. American Farmland Trust was founded in 1980 to save America's farms and ranches. We believe in innovation. A gift as small as $5 supports our charity evaluation activities to help donors find and give to charities they can trust. This report is not to be used for fundraising or promotional purposes. For charities whose annual gross income is less than $250,000, an internally produced, complete financial statement is sufficient to meet this standard. Publications: American Farmland (monthly); free to members. 509(a)(2) (BMF foundation code: 16), Independent - the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations). Resources. [9], AFT helped create state and local land trusts throughout the country including the Colorado Cattlemens Agricultural Land Trust in 1995[10] and the Texas Agricultural Land Trust in 2006. WE HELP TO CREATE PRIVATE LAND TRUSTS AND PUBLIC PROG (More)STATE, LOCAL AND FEDERAL PROGRAMS -AMERICAN FARMLAND TRUST IS THE NATIONAL LEADER IN PROTECTING FARMLAND WITH AGRICULTURAL CONSERVATION EASEMENTS. AFT is staffed by farmers, policy experts, researchers, and scientists, and governed by a board of directors. Description
[8], In 2000, AFT launched Smart Growth America. We support a nationwide network of food banks and together we provide emergency food and support to people locked in poverty, and campaign for change to end the need for food banks in the UK. All with the goal of giving leadership staff the tools necessary to succeed in their roles as leaders while also advancing our mission of saving the land that sustains us. The percentage each beacon contributes to the organizations overall rating depends on the number of beacons an organization has earned. Non-Governmental & Nonprofit Organization United States farmland.org Joined January 2008. Why wouldnt we want to create such opportunities for interested farmers and ranchers? 1150 CONNECTICUT AVENUE, NW SUITE 600, WASHINGTON, DC, 20036 Latest Events. Sign up! We wont have a next generation on the land if we dont keep the land in agriculture. It removes the most productive surface soil which reduces soil productivity. These two strategies interweave in multiple ways. Jan. 17, 2023 8 AM PT. [18] AFT published the policy document Soil Conservation in America: What Do We Have to Lose? 17/01/2023. Protecting your food source, protecting your farmland, protecting your countryside. Have a board policy of assessing, no less than every two years, the organization's performance and effectiveness and of determining future actions required to achieve its mission. www.ccswcd.com/events Attendees will be meeting at the Illinois Department of Ag Building in Springfield, IL. Advanced better agricultural policy within federal, state, and local government. Description
A charity should also be able to substantiate that the timing and nature of its expenditures are in accordance with what is stated, expressed, or implied in the charity's solicitations. "SAVING AMERICAN FARMLAND: 2017 NATIONWIDE SURVEY OF LAND TRUSTS THAT PROTECT FARM AND RANCH LAND" FOUND THAT 216 LAND TRUSTS HAVE PROTECTED 4.4 MILLION ACRES, A 45 PERCENT INCREASE FROM 2012. We save the land that sustains us by protecting farmland, promoting sound farming practices, and keeping farmers on the land. The first benefit of real estate land trusts is privacy. AMERICAN FARMLAND TRUST, INC. As an Iowa State doctoral student . Spending should be no more than 35% of related contributions on fund raising. Permanent protection is our best hope for stemming this loss. Description
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AS A RESULT, OVER 300 MILLION ACRES OF AGRICULTURAL LAND ARE LESS LIKELY TO BECOME HOUSING LOTS OR BIG-BOX STORES.A SAMPLING OF 2019 ACHIEVEMENTS:AFT LAUNCHED THE NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL LAND NETWORK (NALN), WHICH STRENGTHENS THE COLLECTIVE CAPACITY OF PUBLIC AGENCIES, PLANNING ENTITIES, AND LAND TRUSTS WORKING TO PROTECT AGRICULTURAL LAND. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. Find Your State Visit American Farmland Trust Get engaged and receive the information you need right in your inbox. Gain access to the future scenario development data layers and summary statistics for use in your own work. [17], AFT has helped shape U.S. farm bills since the 1980s. COMBINED, THIS WORK HAS PERMANENTLY PROTECTED OVER 6.5 MILLION ACRES. For instance, permanent land protection often encourages landowners to consider conservation practices that yield long term benefits. In some cases, these amounts may include compensation from related organizations. WE HELP TO CREATE PRIVATE LAND TRUSTS AND PUBLIC PROGRAMS THAT PURCHASE AND HOLD EASEMENTS AND PROVIDE THESE GROUPS WITH ESSENTIAL SERVICES. Investment Firm Paid University to Study Farmland, One of . We recognize that not all metrics and beacons equally predict a charitys success. Thats what 30x30 could do for working landshelping us keep America both beautiful and bountiful. Ralph Strahm tried his best to . Company Number 289989 Previous Company Numbers. Defined as: Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports. With an easement in place, the land is priced at agricultural value, making it more affordable for the next generation, be that the current landowners children or one of the many of ambitious new producers looking to take the first and most challenging step into farming, acquiring land. 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. Check back later to see if this organization has a rating history! Want to receive Newsmakers in your inbox every week? Address privacy concerns of donors by (a) providing in written appeals, at least annually, a means (e.g., such as a check off box) for both new and continuing donors to inform the charity if they do not want their name and address shared outside the organization, (b) providing a clear, prominent and easily accessible privacy policy on any of its websites that tells visitors (i) what information, if any, is being collected about them by the charity and how this information will be used, (ii) how to contact the charity to review personal information collected and request corrections, (iii) how to inform the charity (e.g., a check off box) that the visitor does not wish his/her personal information to be shared outside the organization, and (iv) what security measures the charity has in place to protect personal information. Becraft acknowledges the many challenges farmers and their cooperative have survived and looks forward to new horizons of meeting the needs of the customers and communities they serve. The Program Expense Ratio is determined by Program Expenses divided by Total Expense (average of most recent three 990s). Crafted the widely recognized No Farms No Food message, which connects the food we eat to the farms that grow it. Description
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Farming faces great challenges that demand that we think fresh, that we explore and experimentand that we at times follow a different path. Reduced development pressure on over 300 million additional acres by advancing smart land-use planning and tax policies. There is so much at stake. results of an evaluation of information and materials provided voluntarily by the charity. WE HAVE SPENT DECADES PROMOTING ENVIRONMENTALLY SOUND FARMING PRACTICES SUCH AS REDUCED TILLAGE, COVER CROPS, CROP ROTATION, INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT, AND ROTATIONAL GRAZING. Catalyzed over $117 billion in federal and state funds that enabled farmers and ranchers to protect their land and adopt new conservation practices. Thats what we should be shouting about. The BBB is unable to verify if this organization meets this standard. Washington, DC 20036, Standard 1 (Oversight of Operations and Staff). These guidelines foster good record keeping procedures that promote data integrity. exercising your own judgment. Agri-Pulse provides you with timely updates of how policy decisions will affect your productivity, your pocketbook, and your livelihood. Our food, our water, our environment, our survivalit all depends on American agricultural land. You can apply online or contact Katelyn Walley-Stoll at (716) 640-0522 or kaw249@cornell.edu Click here for more information about the program. The mission of American Farmland Trust is to save the land that sustains us by protecting farmland, promoting sound farming practices and keeping farmers on the land. We fervently believe that we cannot hope for thriving rural communities or a sustainable society without thriving farms that are themselves sustainablein all senses of that word. As a result, the Accountability & Finance score for American Farmland Trust is outdated and the overall rating may not be representative of its current operations. This would involve investing more in proven federal programs like Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP), Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), and Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP), as well as pursuing innovative new efforts, such as a national cover crop initiative and a proposed program that would combine technical and financial assistance to advance both conservation and farm viability. One advantage of remaining anonymous is to avoid litigation. Report suspicious activity on ScamTracker. Subscribe to our emails. Leading the No Farms, No Food movement. A copy of this report has been shared with the organization prior to publication. The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking and goal setting through sharing their most important strategic goals. American Farmland Trust is a not-for-profit organization headquartered in Washington, D.C. Use the CB Insights Platform to explore American Farmland Trust's full profile. Environmental organizations based in Washington, D.C. Accountant $60,707per year Director $99,875per year Intern $12.00per hour Operations Coordinator $44,725per year Partnership Manager $54,774per year Explore more salaries This Accountability & Finance score represents IRS Form 990 data up until FY 2020, which is the most recent Form 990 currently available to us. In this interview, Becraft discusses the challenges of urban sprawl, labor and transportation as well as the opportunity of helping farmers find sustainable solutions to improve productivity and efficiency in their operations. Learn more protection. The House and Senate Ag Committees are ramping up preparations for the upcoming farm bill, and Senate Ag Chair Debbie Stabenow has a list of priorities heading into the legislative debate. In the 35 years since AFT began, we've seen farmland preservation transform into a national movement that has protected well over five million acres nationwide. Importantly, these landscapes provide buffers between natural lands and developed areas, and connectivity corridors permitting both daily and seasonal movements of animals within home ranges to facilitate dispersal and genetic interchange between populations. Get basic facts about BBB Wise Giving Alliance's mission, activities, governance and finances. This policy protects the organization and by extension those it serves, when it is considering entering into a transaction that may benefit the private interest of an officer, director and/or key employee of the organization. Organizations shall have a board of directors that provides adequate oversight of the charity's operations and its staff. This effort is being portrayed by some as a government land grab. No Farms. We investigate several aspects of food, fuel, feed, and fiber industries, looking at the economic, statistical, and financial trends and evaluate how these changes will impact your business. Charity Navigator looks for a website on the Form 990 as an accountability and transparency metric. Description
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