Nothing says summer is on its way quite like a road trip, and this week, the American Farmland Trust Pacific Northwest team hit the road and headed to Northeast Washington. With our team growing significantly over the past year, this gathering marked a special milestone: for many of us, it was our first chance to meet face-to-face. After months of virtual collaboration, it was energizing to finally share the same space, swap stories, and build the kind of connections that only happen in person. We spent several days grounding ourselves in a shared vision for our work and the communities we serve. Together, we refined our strategic roadmap for the next five years, exploring where we can make the greatest impact and how we can continue to support farmers and farmland across the region. From long conversations to spontaneous ideas sparked over meals, the time together helped bring clarity and momentum to our collective goals. A big part of our discussions focused on farm viability and resilience, especially as we see growing demand for land transfer support across the Pacific Northwest. We dug into how we can better serve both retiring landowners and the next generation of farmers, ensuring farmland stays in production and in the hands of those who will steward it forward. We left Northeast Washington feeling inspired, aligned, and ready for the road ahead. Warm Regards,
Ivy R Dickinson
Idaho Urban Conservationist
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