Strengthening Food and Farming Systems Topic of New Book

American Farmland Trust (AFT) announced the release of Planning Sustainable and Resilient Food Systems: From Soil to Soil. The book, authored by AFT Senior Fellow and Senior Program Advisor Julia Freedgood, informs planning practices and follow-up actions to strengthen America’s food and farming systems. “The book focuses on land-based systems, starting with agriculture’s role in ensuring the U.S. can deliver an affordable and nutritious food supply while improving environmental outcomes and addressing economic disparities,” said Freedgood. “It addresses food security in the context of a changing climate, recognizing the importance of America’s farmers and ranchers and supporting rural communities.”