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American Farmland Trust
@Farmland
We save the land that sustains us by protecting farmland, promoting sound farming practices, and keeping farmers on the land. Founded #NoFarmsNoFood movement.
Dec 14, 2022 • 6 tweets • 5 min read
John Piotti: It’s essential that we increase our #solar energy production. The DOE estimates up to 90% of the 10M acres of new solar development that is likely by 2030 could be sited on farmland adding to the loss of #farmland that is already too great.
#FreeRangeAFT For #solar energy to succeed, it needs to co-exist with #agriculture. When combined with threats from sprawl and low-density development—which are highlighted in AFT’s #FarmsUnderThreat report—the conversion of ag land for non-agricultural uses is a real concern.
#FreeRangeAFT
Dec 14, 2022 • 5 tweets • 4 min read
John Piotti: @USDA launched a truly innovative program, focused on #ClimateSmartCommodities. Then, Congress passed the #InflationReductionAct, which is in many ways a climate bill and includes $20B to enhance conservation programs. Where are these efforts headed?
#FreeRangeAFT Learn more about @USDA's Climate Smart Commodities program here: usda.gov/climate-soluti…
#FreeRangeAFT