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Preserving California’s Rural Landscapes: Northern Californian artist Chella Gonsalves captures Central Valley scenery

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...
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On your mark, get set, GO!: 3rd Annual Race to Slow the Pace is a win for farms and CFT

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...
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Farmland Conservation Celebration at Bowles Farming Company

On July 29, we celebrated the efforts of Bowles Farming Company in their commitment to protecting 328 acres of farmland on their property in Merced...
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San Joaquin County Easement Closing Celebration

Over the past two decades, California Farmland Trust has worked to protect over 17,350 acres of farmland throughout six counties. We are pleased to announce...
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Jeani and John Ferrari recognized as California Farmland Trust’s 2021 Vance Kennedy Award recipients

Local philanthropists and long-time supporters of farmland protection, Jeani and John Ferrari, were honored by California Farmland Trust (CFT) as the 2021 Vance Kennedy Award...
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“When you put houses on the land, it’s a one-time harvest…” We’re proud to introduce CFT landowner, Jean Okuye. Jean’s path to living a life...
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From Immigrants of the Avocado Capital of Mexico, to the Agricultural-Rich State of california We’re proud to introduce CFT landowners, Juan Carlos and Rodrigo Espinoza....
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Protected Farmland Acreage Added in San Joaquin County – The Escalon Times

With the recent easement closings of two Machado Family Farms properties, California Farmland Trust (CFT) now protects an additional 246 acres of fruit and nut...
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2021 Landowner Story Series Part 4

Building Upon Resilient Roots Miller & Lux, Inc. Heir Works to Protect and Preserve Productive lands at bowles farming company It’s not every day you...
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