Catalyzing Common Abundance on #GivingTuesday

Dec 12, 2024 • Uncategorized • By Agrarian Trust

To create regenerative food systems that support just, vibrant, healthy communities, our system of farmland ownership has to change. We catalyze support for next-generation farmers by working with communities to acquire and steward land for equitable access, cultural reconnection, regenerative agriculture, and ecological restoration. With Agrarian Commons now spanning the country, the need for this […]

Hurricane Helene Donation Links & Resources

Oct 02, 2024 • Uncategorized • By Agrarian Trust

Last updated: 10/03/2024 Groups Providing Direct Support  Donate Now:  Follow for Updates & Info:   More links and resources via Down Home NC: https://linktr.ee/downhomenc Resources for Farmers:  More info to come, follow @agrariantrust for updates  More ways to help heavily impacted communities in WNC:  Hope Mill, Inc – Helicopters Dropping Relief Hearts With Hands (Swannanoa/Asheville) Manna […]

Onward, and Upward: A Victory for Local Farm Ownership

Aug 30, 2024 • Agrarian Commons, Agrarian Trust, Faithlands, Food Systems and Security, Land Access Stories, Land Access Strategies, Land Justice and Equity, Uncategorized • By Agrarian Trust

We’re excited to announce that Agrarian Trust is growing! I hope you’ll take a look at these new roles on our team and consider sharing with your colleagues and networks. We’ve reached a pivotal moment in our work and can’t wait to welcome four new members to the team. 

Letter from a Land Donor

Jun 27, 2024 • Uncategorized • By Agrarian Trust

This spring, there are cattle grazing the land we donated to Agrarian Trust for the Central Virginia Agrarian Commons (CVAC). The cattle will be followed by Indigenous corn and squash from Guatemala and Mexico. In 2025, CVAC hopes to break ground on a bed & breakfast and provide housing for longer-term farmers. (Agrarian Trust has an ongoing fundraiser for […]

Save the Date: Indigenous Peoples Summit 2024

Jun 27, 2024 • Uncategorized • By Agrarian Trust

2024 Indigenous Peoples Summit  Themes: Culture, Climate Change, and Survival Landback and Sovereignty Indigenous Economic Alternatives and Self-Sufficiency Save The Date Thursday, September 12th – Saturday September 14th Register for the Summit or make a donation here! General Admission: $30.00  Ticket for public access and includes breakfast and lunch on September 13th. Please consider purchasing […]

We’re hiring! Grow the commons with us 🥕

Jun 02, 2024 • Agrarian Commons, Agrarian Trust, Faithlands, Food Systems and Security, Land Access Stories, Land Access Strategies, Land Justice and Equity, Uncategorized • By Agrarian Trust

We’re excited to announce that Agrarian Trust is growing! I hope you’ll take a look at these new roles on our team and consider sharing with your colleagues and networks. We’ve reached a pivotal moment in our work and can’t wait to welcome four new members to the team. 

What’s new at Agrarian Trust

May 22, 2024 • Uncategorized • By Agrarian Trust

In just a few years since launching our first commons projects around the country, we’ve seen what LOVE, LAND, and A LOT of community support can do. As fellow commoners, we’re delighted to amplify the voices of people doing this work. These are stories and possibilities that keep us going and power the movement for food sovereignty and land justice. […]

Request for Proposals: Agrarian Trust Seeks Grant Writer to Support and Collaborate with the Commons, Apply by 9/30/2024

May 09, 2024 • Agrarian Commons, Agrarian Trust, Faithlands, Food Systems and Security, Land Access Stories, Land Access Strategies, Land Justice and Equity, Uncategorized • By Agrarian Trust

We’re excited to announce that Agrarian Trust is growing! I hope you’ll take a look at these new roles on our team and consider sharing with your colleagues and networks. We’ve reached a pivotal moment in our work and can’t wait to welcome four new members to the team. 

Request for Proposals: Agrarian Trust Seeks Web Designer for Site Redesign, Apply by 9/30/2024

May 09, 2024 • Agrarian Commons, Agrarian Trust, Faithlands, Food Systems and Security, Land Access Stories, Land Access Strategies, Land Justice and Equity, Uncategorized • By Agrarian Trust

We’re excited to announce that Agrarian Trust is growing! I hope you’ll take a look at these new roles on our team and consider sharing with your colleagues and networks. We’ve reached a pivotal moment in our work and can’t wait to welcome four new members to the team. 

Living by Our Principles in 2024 and Beyond

Jan 24, 2024 • Uncategorized • By Agrarian Trust

At Agrarian Trust, we’re taking stock, planning for the future, and building a base of support to sustain the Agrarian Commons–the many diverse land-holding communities we are so honored work with–for many seasons to come.  We’ve been busy! Last year, we received a historic USDA Increasing Land Access grant, hired new leadership, and raised more […]