A Million Ideas For Peace

The PCC Farmland Trust was created in 1999 by PCC Natural Markets, the nation's largest retail food cooperative, to secure and preserve threatened farmland and move it into organic production. The Trust works to assure land for farming; livelihood for farmers and farming communities; local, fresh organic produce; and loyalty between the people who grow the food and the people who eat it.  In 2000 the Trust was incorporated as an independent 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation.

As of April 2008, PCC Farmland Trust has purchased four farms, which are now legally dedicated for exclusive use as organic production, and the Trust extends its protection to include biodiversity and wildlife, farmers and farming communities.

By preserving the land for organic farming, the Trust is not only setting aside land for organic farming and wildlife habitat, but is supporting the continued livelihood of local farmers and the farming community, and is increasing the availability of local, fresh organic foods.

Through its efforts, the PCC Farmland Trust helps create community and fosters a sense of partnership between the people who grow the food and the people who eat it. This includes the individuals and organizations who through the years have shown their concern for saving farmland by supporting the Trust with their donations — large or small.

If you'd like to donate or become more involved with PCC Farmland Trust, please visit our website:


http://www.pccfarmlandtrust.org