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ADM Launches New Partnership with American Farmland Trust as Part of Its Farm Forward Initiative to Strengthen American Farmer Resilience

  • ADM announced a $500,000 investment via ADM Cares to partner with American Farmland Trust (AFT) & hundreds of farmers in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, & Missouri.
  • The initiative is part of ADM's Farm Forward Initiative, a long-term commitment designed to strengthen resilience in a rapidly changing agricultural landscape.
  • Partners will provide direct technical assistance for succession planning, connections to production resources & peer networks, & grant funding for productivity, market access, & farmer well-being.
  • The partnership addresses current pressures as 315 family farms filed for bankruptcy last year, a 46% increase from 2024.
  • AFT will lead on-the-ground engagement to deliver hands-on support tailored to local needs through trusted networks.
  • The Farm Forward Initiative unifies ADM's existing & new investments into a platform focused on expanding market access, resources, & support to ensure rural communities & food systems thrive.