WHO WE ARE
Alberta Farmland Trust is a charitable organization that collaborates with agricultural landowners to protect Alberta’s high quality, food producing lands through conservation easements for agriculture. We are a voice for protecting Alberta’s farmland.
HOW WE PROTECT FARMLAND
Alberta Farmland Trust collaborates with landowners wishing to protect their land for agriculture by registering a conservation easement for agriculture on the property’s title. The conservation easement protects the land for agricultural use and from conversion to uses that jeopardize the land for agriculture, such as residential or industrial development. With the conservation easement in place, a landowner continues their farming operations, knowing their farmland is protected now and into the future.
A BRIEF HISTORY
The concept of a farmland trust for Alberta was cultivated by a diverse group that brought collective experience in farming, ranching, law, governance and the land trust and agriculture sectors. The group’s efforts came to fruition in 2022 when Alberta Farmland Trust received its charitable status and completed its first conservation easement for agriculture, protecting 460 acres of cultivated farmland in Foothills County. In January 2023, an interim Executive Director was hired to set up operations of the new organization.
VISION
Alberta's world-class food system is anchored by a productive agricultural land base protected by landowners and Alberta Farmland Trust.
MISSION
Alberta Farmland Trust collaborates with agricultural landowners to protect Alberta’s high quality food producing lands through conservation easements for agricultural land.
VALUES
Fiscal Responsibility
Flexibility
Healthy Relationships
Integrity
Sustainability
CONTACT US
Alberta Farmland Trust
Phone: 403-415-9001
Email: info@albertafarmlandtrust.ca
Mailing Address: Box 4252 Station Main, Olds, Alberta, T4H 1P8
Charitable / Business Number: 71189 7074 RR0001