West Virginia Agrarian Commons: Stewarding Land for Future Generations

This video highlights the West Virginia Agrarian Commons, a statewide effort to protect farmland through community ownership and long-term stewardship. Centered around New Roots Community Farm, the Agrarian Commons demonstrates how removing land from the speculative real estate market can support affordable land access, regenerative agriculture, and stronger local food systems.

The video showcases how New Roots Community Farm combines land stewardship with farmer training, affordable leases, food distribution, and community partnerships to create lasting opportunities for current and future farmers. It offers an inspiring example of how the Agrarian Commons model can help build resilient rural communities rooted in shared care for the land.

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