American Farmland Trust (AFT) is proud to partner with Community Supported Apparel Cooperative (COSAP Co-op), a community-driven brand for a better food system, to raise awareness and funds for AFT’s Farmland for a New Generation New York program. Through sales from a limited-edition and ethically made apparel collection, COSAP Co-op will directly aid AFT’s work to help new farmers access land and resources to support their farming journey.
New York is facing a wave of farm transition with a third of farmers currently age 65 and older, owning two million acres of land that is set to change hands, putting it at-risk of being lost to development. Yet, there is hope. A new generation of farmers are seeking land to put down roots and become the next stewards of the land. While they face daunting challenges in finding suitable farmland at prices they can afford, organizations like AFT are working hard to build networks and provide support to help them succeed.
“We are thrilled to partner with the team at COSAP Co-op to share this sustainably made apparel collection and to be among the first organizations selected for their giving back program,” said Heidi Exline, New York & New Jersey Deputy Director at American Farmland Trust.