There wasn’t much that could get in the way of Dr. Vance C. Kennedy’s passion for education, water and the protection of our environment. With a genuine interest in these subjects and a background in chemistry and geology, the California Farmland Trust founding board member contributed a vast amount of valuable research to many communities...Read More

As development continues to encroach upon valuable California soil, moments to capture the beauty of this home feel fleeting. That is why Chella Gonsalves, an artist based in Modesto, spends her days painting before the land and the valley as she knows it disappears. The small hobby she picked up when she was 10 years...Read More

Throughout California, farmland is undergoing urbanization at alarming rates, which is why slowing the pace of development is imperative to the defense of the agricultural industry. On Sept. 17, over 200 people gathered underneath Bokisch Vineyards’ 100-year-old oak tree for California Farmland Trust’s third annual Race to Slow the Pace Fundraiser 5K/10K presented in partnership...Read More

(ELK GROVE, CALIF. – October 5, 2023) – California Farmland Trust, a non-profit dedicated to preserving the nation’s finest farmland, is eager to welcome Mike Wade as its newest board member. With over three decades of experience in various leadership roles within agriculture, Wade’s new involvement is a great asset to CFT’s mission of protecting...Read More

(ELK GROVE, CALIF. – June. 2, 2023) – California Farmland Trust (CFT), a non-profit dedicated to preserving the best farmland in the country, welcomes Michaela Friedrich as its new communications associate to add a creative lens and earnest attitude to the CFT team, starting after her graduation in May. Friedrich is a recent graduate from...Read More