The Brighter Future Fund of the American Farmland Trust gives farmers more than $1 million.

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Through the Brighter Future Fund, American Farmland Trust has given over $1 million to 110 farmers nationwide.

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This year, thanks to Tractor Supply's $850,000 donation in celebration of the company's 85th birthday, 85 Brighter Future Fund grants were made available.

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During the application period, AFT received 1,522 applications from 48 states.

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Those beginning their agricultural careers, veterans, socially disadvantaged women, and those with few means received preference.

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Our continued dedication to agriculture across the country is demonstrated by Tractor Supply's donation to AFT in honor of its 85th anniversary, according to Mary Winn Pilkington.

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We are extremely optimistic about the future of Life Out Here thanks to these 85 award recipients, and we can't wait to see how these grants help these farms develop.

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Year each year, the Brighter Future Fund develops and changes.

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