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Important Farmland Preservation Links Please visit these sites to assist you with even more information. The more you can learn about your options as a farmer or landowner, the more beneficial your results will be. No Farms No Food American Farmland Trust (AFT) — American Farmland Trust is the leading national organization dedicated to saving America’s farm and ranch land, promoting healthy farming practices and supporting farms and farmers. As the vital link among farmers, conservationists and policy-makers, they've focused on ensuring the availability of fresh food, a healthy environment and strong local economies across the nation. Visit AFT at http://www.farmland.org. American Farmland Trust/NY — New York division of AFT — New York is home to three of the Top Twenty Most Threatened Farming Regions in the nation. American Farmland Trust is working across the state to stop the loss of productive farmland, support local farms and food, and promote farming practices that lead to a healthy environment. Visit AFT (NY) at http://www.farmland.org/programs/states/NY/default.asp. NY Farm Bureau — NY Farm Bureau is a non-governmental, volunteer organization financed and controlled by farming families for the purpose of solving economic and public policy issues challenging the agriculture industry. Visit NY Farm Bureau at http://www.nyfb.org Genesee Land Trust — Rochester area land trust committed to assist landowners in preserving their lands for future generations. Visit Genesee Land Trust at http://www.geneseelandtrust.org Grow Monroe — Monroe County program promoting local farming and buying from local producers. Sponsored by MCC Agricultural and Life Sciences Institute. Visit Grow Monroe at http://www.monroecc.edu/depts/Agriculture/maps.htm Monroe County Soil & Water Conservation District — Assists farmers and land owners with soil and water management. Visit Monroe County Soil and Water at http://www.monroecountyswcd.org Cornell University — One of the leading Universities in the country for farming practices and teachings. Visit Cornell at http://www.cce.cornell.edu NYS Department of Agriculture — Information filled site on state regulations and farming programs. Visit NYS Department of Agriculture at http://www.agmkt.state.ny.us/TheDepartment.html United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) — Federal agency with many resources and assistance. Visit USDA at http://www.usda.gov "Without local farmland, there is no local food." (AFT)

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