Are you a beginning farmer looking to rent or purchase farmland in the Upper Midwest? Or are you an established farmer/landowner in the Upper Midwest who is seeking a beginning farmer to purchase or rent your land, or to work with in a partnership situation?

The Land Stewardship Project’s Farm Beginnings program has simple application forms available for people seeking farmland or farmers. (You can find the forms to the left).

Once the form is filled out, the information can be circulated by LSP via the Land Stewardship Letter, LIVE-WIRE and through our various networks. To obtain a form and for more information, e-mail LSP’s Parker Forsell at parker@landstewardshipproject.org or call 507-523-3366.

Listings included on this web page will be removed after 90 days. If you would like the listing to be renewed after 90 days, please e-mail Brian DeVore at bdevore@landstewardshipproject.org.

Here are the latest Seeking Farmers-Seeking Land Clearinghouse listings:

• Farmland for Sale: Twin Cities Region

Gwen Goretsas and Kelly Fregien have for sale 63 acres of farmland in Chisago County, near Minnesota's Twin Cities. It consists of pasture, open land suitable for crop growth and wooded acres. Tillable land is in native wild grasses. The trees on the perimeter of the fields are enrolled in a Department of Natural Resources program. No chemicals have been used on the land since 2000. There is a barn and house, and Rock Creek runs through the property. The asking price is $229,900. Contact: Brian Witte, 651-271-6465. (Added 5/21/13)

• Farmland for Rent or Sale: Northeast Indiana

Rick Myers has for sale (in total or in parcel) or rent 130 acres of farmland in northeast Indiana's Wells County. The land has not been sprayed in eight years. There is a small barn, separate farm market, old hog shed, chicken coop and house. The asking sale price is $750,000. Contact: Rick Myers, 260-820-0415, myfarmmarket@gmail.com. (Added 5/21/13)

• Farmland for Sale: Southeast Minnesota

Sarah Lake has for sale a 40-acre farm in southeast Minnesota's Fillmore County. It includes pasture, some fencing, a new well, a pole barn, a granary and a house. The land has not been sprayed for several years. The asking price is $5,000 to $6,000 per acre. Contact: Sarah Lake (slake58@gmail.com; 651-222-7681) or Helen Sullinger (hbsulling@gmail.com; 651-366-7820). (Added 5/15/13).

• Seeking Farmer: Twin Cities Region

Julia Sandstrom is seeking a farmer to work on her operation in Washington County, near Minnesota's Twin Cities. Sandstrom is offering an opportunity to share pasture, access to water and shelter in return for help with fencing and setting up an intensive grazing system to replenish her pasture. Candidates should have a knowledge of electric fencing options, pasture health and maintenance, herd management and intensive grazing practices. The 20-acre farm has not been sprayed in 18 years. No housing is provided. Contact: Julia Sandstrom, 612-250-9125, jgsandstrom@msn.com. (Added 5/15/13)

• Seeking Vegetable Farm Experience: Minnesota

Kimberly Clinch is seeking wholesale vegetable production experience in the Minnesota area. She is graduating from high school in June and has had experience working on a cattle ranch. She is currently working as a teen consultant for a medical and charity start-up, as well as a U of M lab intern. Besides vegetable production, she is interested in learning about the production of fruit, syrup, eggs and grains. She would consider working for room and board rather than wages. Contact: Kimberly Clinch, 651-485-1181, kaclinch@gmail.com. (Added 5/14/13)

• Seeking Farmland to Buy: Western Minnesota

Diana Gerow is seeking to purchase 20 acres of farmland in western Minnesota. She would prefer that it have pasture, a barn and a house, and that the land has not been sprayed for several years. Gerow is interested in setting up a nonprofit "ecopsychology therapy" operation on the farm (she is inspired by Camphill Village's work with developmentally disabled adults). She would be ready to move in 2014. Contact: Diana Gerow, 716-825-1306, danalyjah@westernworldtreepress.com. (Added 5/14/13)

• Seeking Farmland to Rent: Western Wisconsin

Kyle Bucholz is seeking to rent tillable farmland in western Wisconsin's Pierce County. No house is required. Contact: Kyle Bucholz, 715-307-1454, malkyle@yahoo.com. (Added 5/13/13)

• Seeking Organic Farm Intern: West-Central Minnesota

Betty Noordmans is seeking an intern for her certified organic farming operation in west-central Minnesota's Pope County. Noordmans' 586-acre operation has dairy, beef, poultry, pigs, sheep, goats and vegetables. No housing would be provided. Contact: Betty Noordmans, 320-766-0008, organicfood33@hotmail.com. (Added 5/8/13)

• Seeking Farmland to Buy: Western Minnesota

Aaron Olson is seeking to buy tillable farmland in western Minnesota's Lac qui Parle County. No house is required. He is graduating from North Dakota State University with a degree in agricultural economics and a minor in crop and weed science, and is looking to expand his operation on his family farm. Contact: Aaron Olson, 320-598-7941 aaron.olson.3@my.ndsu.edu. (Added 5/6/13)

• Seeking Farmer: Twin Cities Region

Julia Sandstrom is seeking a farmer to work with her on a diverse farming operation in Washington County (Stillwater Township) , near Minnesota's Twin Cities. The 6-8 acre operation has dairy, beef, poultry, pigs, sheep, goats and vegetables. The land has not been sprayed in 18 years; there is a chemical-free pasture available to share with a small herd of goats, sheep and pigs in exchange for help with fencing, shelter, pasture maintenance, etc. Job requirements include knowledge of electric fencing options, pasture health/maintenance and herd management. No housing is available. Contact: Julia Sandstrom, jgsandstrom@msn.com. (Added 5/2/13)

• Seeking Farmland to Buy: SE Minnesota

Josh Berge is seeking to buy 30 to 100 acres of farmland in southeast Minnesota's Dodge or Olmsted County. He is a veteran looking for land to expand his small beef herd on. A mixture of pasture and tillable land is preferred, and Berge is willing to fix up buildings such as a cattle shed. No house is required. He is looking for a contract for deed or rent to own situation. Contact: Josh Berge, 507-923-5840, josh.berge@gmail.com. (Added 5/2/13)

• Seeking Farmland to Buy: SW Wisconsin, SE Minnesota

John and Ann Elward are seeking to buy 40+ acres of land in southwest Wisconsin or southeast Minnesota. They would like forest, water, north-facing slopes and a dead end road. No house is required. Contact: John and Ann Elward, 612-729-2096 John@elward.org. (Added 4/30/13)

• Seeking Farmland to Buy: Southwest Ohio

TaMeca Mines is seeking to buy 5+ acres of farmland in southwest Ohio's Hamilton County. No house is required. Contact: TaMeca Mines, 513-655-1752. (Added 4/29/13)

• Seeking Farmland to Rent: Southern Michigan

Bryan Cruthers is seeking to rent 40 acres of tillable farmland in southern Michigan's Shiawassee County. He would prefer land that has not been sprayed for several years. A barn would be nice but is not a necessity; no house is required. Contact: Bryan Cruthers, 989-413-2175, blcruthers@juno.com. (Added 4/29/13)

• Seeking Farmland for Bees: Southwest Illinois

Ryan Wessling is seeking to buy 1-5 acres of farmland in southwest Illinois' Madison County for his honey bee operation. He is willing to rent land on an orchard operation and other farmed land and would be ready to move in spring 2014. No house is required. Contact: Ryan Wessling, 708-860-5093, rwessli@siue.edu or augustusapiaries@gmail.com. (Added 4/23/13)

• Seeking Farmland: Ohio

Shari Greenland is seeking to rent farmland in Ohio. A house and land that has not been sprayed for several years is preferred. Contact: Shari Greenland, 216-906-2801, srgreenland@aol.com. (Added 4/22/13)

• Seeking Farmland: U.S.

Blair Butterfield is seeking to buy farmland in the U.S. A water source would be ideal. Contact: Blair Butterfield, blair@artofculturalevolution.org. (Added 4/22/13)

• Seeking Farmland: Northwest Iowa

Ryan is seeking to purchase 80-200 acres of tillable farmland in northwest Iowa's Lyon County. Contact: Ryan, 712-477-2343. (Added 4/22/13)

• Seeking Farmland: Cincinnati Tri-State Area

Sarah is seeking to rent tillable farmland in the tri-state area of Cincinnati, Ohio. She would prefer that the land have a house. Contact: Sarah, 602-793-9678. (Added 4/22/13)

• Seeking Farmland: Northern Minnesota

Tessa Feichtinger is seeking to purchase farmland in northern Minnesota, near Ely or Duluth. Feichtinger would like 1-5 tillable acres and 5-40 wooded acres; land that has not been sprayed for several years is preferred. No house or outbuildings are required, but a small barn would be ideal. Access to water and electricity would be beneficial. Contact: Tessa Feichtinger, tessa.feichtinger@gmail.com, 218-340-5614. (Added 4/17/13)

• Seeking Dairy Farm to Rent

David Puppe is seeking to rent a dairy farm with pasture. He would prefer a farm with milking facilities and a house. Contact: David Puppe, 651-261-2257, dpuppe@ymail.com. (Added 4/15/13)

• Seeking Farmland to Rent: Southeast Minnesota-Western Wisconsin

Brad Vokac is seeking farmland to rent for deer hunting in southeast Minnesota or western Wisconsin. He is willing to pay cash rent or trade work hours. Contact: Brad Vokac, Bradvokac70@yahoo.com. (Added 4/15/13)

• Seeking Farm Employment/Experience

Danny O'Keefe is seeking farm work experience. He is interested in gaining experience in raising livestock and produce. He is also interested in learning about on-farm milk/cheese processing and marketing. O'Keefe has been studying self-sufficiency and permaculture independently for the past three years and has managed the custodial department of a ski resort. Contact: Danny O'Keefe, 862-266-7619, daniel.a.okeefe@gmail.com. (Added 4/15/13)

• Organic Farm for Sale: West-Central Missouri

Brad and Meghan Dixon have for sale 190 acres of certified organic farmland in west-central Missouri's Pettis County. The property includes a five-bedroom house, a 40 x 60 machine shed with water and electricity, 72 x 30 high tunnel, and two 3,000-bushel grain bins with drying floors. There is 120 acres in row crops, as well as pasture, and if interested, the row crop equipment can be worked into the deal. The farm has been certified organic since 2009. The asking price is $4,500 per acre. Contact: Brad Dixon, 660-221-1274, cottageschoolacres@live.com. (Added 4/11/13)

• Seeking Farm Work Experience: Minnesota

Debra McWilliam is seeking a situation where she can work with someone to teach her the basics of farming in exchange for work hours. Ideally, she would like to learn how to grow and market crops in Minnesota. In particular, she would like to learn the basics of business planning. McWilliam has a bachelor's degree in agriculture and a master's degree in animal science, and raised sheep in Arizona for three years. She also has gardening experience. McWilliam currently works as a teaching assistant in Roseville, Minn., and has a flexible schedule during the summer. Contact: Debra McWilliam, 651-307-5505, dmcwm@yahoo.com. (Added 4/11/13)

• Seeking Farmer: Southwest Wisconsin

Sheri is looking for a farmer to join her operation in southwest Wisconsin (60 miles from Madison or La Crosse). The farm has dairy, beef, poultry, pigs, sheep, goats and vegetables. Sheri would like a partner to build a market garden or is open to partnering on other ideas. She can work out arrangements for partnering such as wage or owning the produce to sell. There is 2-7 acres of pasture not used for over 10 years in a sunny location on a 70-acre mostly wooded piece of land. The land has not been sprayed in over 10 years. Housing is not available. Contact: Sheri, sheriscott85@gmail.com.

• Seeking Land to Rent: West-Central Minnesota

David and Heather Rosenberg are seeking to rent farmland in west-central Minnesota. They would like it to be big enough to raise produce for selling. They would prefer a barn, shed, chicken coop and house. Contact: Heather or David Rosenberg, 320-424-9608, drosenberg1027@gmail.com. (Added 4/10/13)

• Seeking Land: Minnesota & Wisconsin

Kris Krol is seeking to buy 20 to 60 acres of farmland within 90 minutes of the Twin Cities. A barn, a house and land that has not been sprayed for several years is preferred. A balance of tillable, wooded and pastured acres is preferred. Contact: Kris Krol, 763-670-3498, jkkrol@visi.com. (Added 4/10/13)

• Seeking Cattle Farming Experience

Zachary Powers is seeking an internship or apprenticeship to gain cattle raising experience. He has experience working with beef cattle and heavy equipment. Contact: Zachary Powers, 231-394-1366, zpowerz3@yahoo.com. (Added 4/10/13)

• Urban Ag Intern Needed: Minneapolis

The Tiny Diner and the Honey House Farm in South Minneapolis are seeking a part-time "Urban Agriculture and Community Building Intern" for the upcoming growing season. Interns will gain access to basic organic agriculture skills and community-building strategies necessary to help strengthen regional food systems in the Twin Cities. There is a small stipend and the internship provides the opportunity to attend workshops at no cost and to eat for free at Gigi's or the Tiny Diner. To apply, send a cover letter, resume and three references in an e-mail with the subject heading "Urban Ag. Internship" to the Urban Farm Manager: kobyjh@gmail.com. (Added 4/10/13)

• Farm for Sale: Southwest Wisconsin

Christie has for sale a 54-acre farm in southwest Wisconsin, within 30 minutes of La Crosse and Viroqua. It includes 38 acres fenced property ready to raise grass-fed cattle, two chicken tractors for pasture-raised chickens, woven fencing for pasture-raised pigs and grass-fed lamb. There is a huge garden area that has already been tilled, established strawberry patch, concord grapes and apple trees. There is also a new horse barn with 6 acres of divided horse pasture with horse-safe, maintenance-free electric braid fencing, automatic waterer and round pen. There is a three-bedroom house with a two-car garage and other outbuildings. There is a spring fed pond and a Class A trout stream. The asking price is $386,000. Contact: Christie, 608-317-1451, spoopvolz@yahoo.com. (Added 4/10/13)

• Urban Homestead for Sale: Saint Paul

Mary Rose O'Reilley has for sale an urban homestead in the Mac-Groveland area of Saint Paul, Minn. There are raised beds that produce enough vegetables to market. The entire yard planted in fruit trees (cherry, apple), raspberries, strawberries, asparagus, heritage roses, native plants. House is 1912 Craftsman with original woodwork, floors and built-ins; 3-plus bedrooms, 1-bath, basement studio. Meditation house/studio anchors property; no garage. Photos available upon request. The asking price is $225,000. Contact: Mary Rose O'Reilley, 651-699-8452, mroreilley@stthomas.edu. (Added 4/10/13)

• Seeking Farmland: Northern Minnesota

Laurie Hawkins-Belden is seeking to buy 10 acres of pastured land in northern Minnesota's Cook County. No house is required. Contact: Laurie Hawkins-Belden, 651-407-2292. (Added 4/10/13)

• Farm Available: Twin Cities Region

Linda Stewart has for sale a produce farm 55 miles west of Minnesota's Twin Cities. The 83- acre chemical-free farm includes 25 acres tillable (sandy loam) with remaining acres in unfenced pasture, woods, wetlands, creek and ponds. No animals have been raised on the property since 2000 (24 chickens in that year).

The farm and the facilities could be used for cooperative farming, farm education classes and events. The 1900s vintage restored house has been licensed as a bed and breakfast and has a new well, new septic, new heat pump, new roof, steel siding, new basement, new off- peak electric water heater, new custom kitchen, four bedrooms and 4 1/2 bathrooms. The 100 x 33 pole barn has a 50 x 33 heated workshop. The original 50 x 30 dairy barn has a 30 x 30 heated and air conditioned gathering room, new roof, new wood siding, new windows and a 30 x 30 heated workshop/animal space.

Produce farming equipment and bed and breakfast furnishings negotiable in purchase of farm. Contact: www.kingstononthecrow.com or Linda Stewart, kingstononthecrow@gmail.com. (Added 4/10/13)

• Seeking Urban Farm Coordinator: Minneapolis

The Women's Environmental Institute is seeking an experienced farmer/educator as the "24th Street Urban Farm Coordinator" to lead a multicultural community-based coalition project in the Phillips Community of Minneapolis. Contact: Kathleen, kathleen@w-e-i.org, 651-583-0705. (Added 4/10/13)

• Seeking Land to Rent: Twin Cities Region

Vang Her is seeking to rent 2-4 acres of tillable farmland for gardening within 30 minutes of Minnesota's Twin Cities. No house is required. Contact: Vang Her, 651-263-3909. (Added 4/10/13)

• Seeking Land: Southern Wisconsin

Ryan Erisman is seeking to buy 40 to 160 acres of pastured farmland in southern Wisconsin's Dane or Jefferson County. Erisman is a Iraq war veteran who grew up on an Illinois organic farm. He is looking to raise cattle, hogs and chickens in a pasture-based system, as well as fruit trees. He would prefer that the property have a functional or repairable barn and a house. Contact: Ryan Erisman, 206-755-0089 or rjerisman@yahoo.com. (Added 4/10/13)

• Seeking Land: Minnesota

Adam Donatelle is seeking to buy pastured land in Minnesota. No house is required. Contact: Adam Donatelle, 651-248-0492, adamdonatelle@gmail.com. (Added 4/10/13)

• Seeking Farmer: Southeast Wisconsin

Dee Sarg is seeking a farmer for an immediate position with long-term possibilities in the southeastern Wisconsin community of West Bend. A skilled grower is preferred to produce and market natural vegetables in the area. This is an opportunity to work together full-time while sharing ideas and profits. Sarg is interested in seed-saving trials and season extension practices. This is a small expandable business with some flexibility in terms, including an efficiency apartment with a separate entrance and a daily lunch prepared together on work days. There are other potential income options as well. Contact: (between 7 a.m-8 a.m., or 7 p.m.-8 p.m.) Dee Sarg, 262-675-0190. (Added 4/8/13)

• Farmland Available: Southwest Wisconsin

Steven Nice has for rent 140 acres in southwest Wisconsin. The property consists of bottom land, bluff land forest and a creek. There is an opportunity to expand a small distribution business through sales and delivery. The price is negotiable. Contact: Steven Nice, 608-386-3292, leche1@juno.com. (Added 3/31/13)

• Seeking Plowing: Twin Cities Area

Christopher Hagen is seeking a farmer to do a one-time plowing of 6 acres of un-tilled farmland in the Stillwater, Minn., area this spring. He has three parties of vegetable farmers who are planning on growing on the 6 acres. Price is negotiable. Contact: Christopher Hagen, hagen.christopher@gmail.com. (Added 3/31/13)

• Seeking Farmland: West-Central Ohio

Josh Turner is seeking to buy 45+ acres of farmland in west-central Ohio's Champaign County. He would prefer pasture, good fencing for rotational grazing, a tie stall barn and a milking parlor. Contact: Josh Turner, johndeerefarmer@hotmail.com, 937-360-4224. (Added 3/29/13)

• Seeking Farmland: Twin Cities Region

Xie Cha is seeking to rent approximately 2 acres of land for gardening within 30 minutes of Minnesota's Twin Cities. No house is required. Contact: Xie (pronounced "See") Cha, 612-521-4297. (Added 3/28/13)

• Organic Farmland for Rent: East-Central Minnesota

Jack McCann has 63 acres of farmland for rent in Minnesota's Carver County, near Watertown. The land is certified organic and has new drain tile, clover crop planted in 2012 and manure spread this past fall.There is no housing available on-site.The price range is negotiable. Contact: Jack McCann, 612-217-1770, Jack@truecostarm.com. (Added 3/28/13)

• Land Available for Creative Sustainable Ag Projects: Southeast Minnesota

Bob Walser has a 55-acre farm near southeast Minnesota's Cannon Falls in transition to organic. Three acres are tilled up at present, with 24 acres in alfalfa. For this season and perhaps into the future, he is looking for projects that will increase the understanding of the economics of small-scale agriculture and the nature of the soil and micro-climate. He is interested in some rental agreement. Some of what has occurred on the farm can be seen at the farm blog: www.youngwalser.net. Contact: Bob Walser, 612-377-9284, farm@youngwalser.net. (Added 3/26/13)

• Seeking Farmland: West-Central Minnesota

Shane Maas is seeking to buy tillable farmland in west-central Minnesota's Big Stone or Lac Qui Parle County. No house is required; he is looking to start farming with his dad and expand a family farming operation. Contact: Shane Maas, 320-349-0368, shanemaas@hotmail.com. (Added 3/25/13)

• Seeking Farmland: Southern Wisconsin

Marco Tejeda is seeking to buy 5-40 acres of tillable land in southern Wisconsin's Dane County for a direct-to-market operation. No outbuildings or house are required. Contact: Marco Tejeda, 608-208-0717, marcoanderica@gmail.com. (Added 3/25/13)

• Seeking Farmland: Twin Cities/Western Wisconsin Region

Sarah Stai is seeking to buy 5-10 acres of farmland in the region east of the Twin Cities or in western Wisconsin. She hopes to grow a variety of fruits (berries, grapes and tree fruits), keep poultry and a few animals, as well as offer opportunities for agri-tourism. Features like orchards, berry patches, grapevines, fencing, etc. would be a bonus, but she is willing to start from scratch. No house is required. Contact: Sarah Stai, 952-223-1223, arctictern2002@yahoo.com. (Added 3/25/13)

• Farmland Available: Southeast Minnesota

Scott Miller has for sale 25.5 acres of farmland in southeast Minnesota's Goodhue County. This property is located in the northwestern corner of Goodhue County, 30 minutes from the Twin Cities and 45 minutes from Red Wing and Rochester. There is about 5 acres of fenced pasture, about 15 acres tillable and about 5 acres of young woods. There is a well and a trout stream that runs through part of it. It has not been sprayed for several years and no crops have been raised on the land for over 15 years. The asking price is $6,500 per acre. Contact: Scott Miller, 507-491-3308. (Added 3/25/13)

• Farmland Available: Southeast Michigan

Vickie Miller has for sale 19 acres of pastured farmland in southeast Michigan's Wayne County. There is a house and chicken coop, as well as access to water. The price is negotiable. Contact: Vickie Miller, 734-686-0173. (Added 3/25/13)

• Farmland Available: West-Central Minnesota

Marcia Neely has an 8-acre farm for sale in west-central Minnesota. There are several gardens and many trees, including 40 apple trees. Chemical-free production methods have been used. An on-farm store for the selling of produce is on the property. There is a 1,900-square-foot house with timber frame type construction built in 1993, as well as a 50 x 56 steel shed built in 2006. There is a 24 x 36 workshop and a 12 x 16 utility shed. Will sell partially furnished and include most lawn, shop, and beekeeping equipment, if desired. The asking price is $215,000 and contract for deed possible. Contact: Marcia Neely, marciagarden@yahoo.com. (Added 3/18/13)

• Seeking Farmland: Southwest Wisconsin

Craig and Lauren Kreutzer are seeking to buy 60-150 acres of farmland in southwest Wisconsin. They would like at least 20 acres tillable and 20 acres pastured. They would also like a house. Contact: Craig Kreutzer, 815-878-8573, craig.kreutzer@gmail.com. (Added 3/14/13)

• Farm for Sale: Twin Cities Area

Ed Lysne has for sale approximately 10 acres of tillable farmland in Minnesota's Rice County, near Northfield. There is a small garage, a house and a driveway along the field. Contact: Ed Lysne, 612-790-7873, lysnee@gmail.com. (Added 3/12/13)

• Farm for Rent: South Central Minnesota

Kristine Madson has for rent 25 acres of farmland in Minnesota's Meeker County. The property includes two sheds, field access, a garden plot, lake shore, a wetland and fencing. There is no house. The price is negotiable. Contact: Kristine Madson, 651-274-2823. (Added 3/12/13)

• Seeking Grain Farmers: Minnesota

Robert McManus is seeking corn, wheat, rye and barley farmers to supply a liquor distillery he is starting in Minnesota. He would like to source heritage grains grown in a sustainable fashion. McManus is open to certified organic crops as well as crops grown on land that has not been recently sprayed. He is willing to pay competitive prices and would need delivery during the fall of 2013. Contact: Robert McManus, 917-821-4237, millcitydistilling@gmail.com. (Added 3/12/13)

• Farm Available: Western Wisconsin

Christopher Kopka has a 112-acre farm for sale in western Wisconsin's Pepin County. The land has been fallow/dormant for a generation, and has not been sprayed. It includes 67 acres of restored natural prairie, as well as a waterfowl pond and a creek enrolled in a federal wetlands easement. There is 30 acres of pastured and tillable land. The remainder of the land is rolling/treed. Outbuildings include a three-sided tractor barn and another older shed. No house is available. The asking price is $300,000, but the owner is willing to consider alternative approaches for beginning farmers. Contact: Chris Kopka, cjkcolorado@yahoo.com. (Added 3/11/13)

• Farm Available: Western Wisconsin

Abbie Redalen has for sale an 80-acre farm in western Wisconsin (within 65 miles of St. Paul, Minn.) The property includes pasture, large gardens, raised beds, apple trees, several outbuildings and a house. There is also a carriage house with an office/shop and apartment. Forty acres is pasture and tillable cropland, with the balance being wooded. The land has not been sprayed for several years. The price is negotiable. Contact: Abbie Redalen, 651-308-7198, alredalen@gmail.com. (Added 3/11/13)

• Farm Available: East-Central Minnesota

Wally Anderson has for sale 40 and 78 acres (any and all) of farmland in east-central Minnesota's Sherburne County. The land is pastured and has not been farmed or sprayed for over 40 years. There is no house, outbuildings, electricity or water. A creek runs through the back side of the property. The price is negotiable. Contact: Wally Anderson, wally@prshealth.com, 651-248-9512. (Added 3/6/13)

• Seeking Farmer: Western Wisconsin

Rising Sun Farm in River Falls, Wis., is seeking an intern for the 2013 growing season. Rising Sun has vegetables, dairy, beef, poultry, pigs, sheep and goats. The farm is 20 acres and there are 1.5 acres in vegetable production for wholesale market. Maple syrup is made in the spring. The farm will be adding a small grazing program in 2014 so some work will focus on developing an infrastructure for cows. Rising Sun also has a band saw mill, so some time will be spent doing selective harvesting and lumber production. The work is 5-6 days a week with a crew of 3-6; very fun atmosphere in a beautiful location. Housing is available and there is a monthly stipend, depending on experience. The position will start in April. Contact: Ryan Browne, 715-222-3237, motownbrowne@gmail.com. (Added 3/5/13)

• Seeking Farmland: Iowa

Brad Lange is seeking to rent tillable farmland in Iowa, near the cities of Des Moines or Burlington. No house is required. Contact: Brad Lange, 319-529-5233, bradlange1@gmail.com. (Added 3/5/13)

• Seeking Farmland: Southeast Minnesota or Northeast Iowa

Josh Bergey is seeking to buy farmland in southeast Minnesota or northeast Iowa. He would like the property to have pasture or beef cattle feeding facilities, as well as crop acres. No house is required. Contact: Josh Bergey, 507-259-7610, jbergey_1@hotmail.com. (Added 3/4/13)

• Farmland Available: Southern Minnesota

Brad Shaw has for rent 1-3 acres of farmland just west of North Mankato, in southern Minnesota. Housing is available and Shaw would help get land prepared for planting. Contact: 507-381-8382. (Added 3/4/13)

• Farmland Available: Southeast Minnesota

Daniel Heublein has for sale a 58-acre farm in southeast Minnesota's Fillmore County. It includes pasture that has not been sprayed for several years. There is 13 acres of prairie pestoration (CRP II) and 40+ acres of woods, bluffs and a pond with abundant wildlife: deer, turkeys, pheasant, grouse and a feral goat. Outbuildings include a 16 x 24 timber frame shed. The 3,600 square-foot house is an off-grid home with solar photovoltaic array, small wind generator, solar hot water with radiant in-floor heat, passive solar design, custom built masonry stove, rain-water collection system, high-efficiency appliances and high-speed Internet. The asking price is $625,000. Contact: Daniel Heublein, dheublein@gmail.com, 507-951-8178. (Added 3/4/13)

• Seeking Farmland: Minnesota

Dan and Marta Hanson are seeking to rent an acre or less of tillable farmland in Minnesota.They want to raise vegetables on it and would prefer that the land be within two hours of the Twin Cities and have water access. No house is required. Contact: Dan or Marta Hanson, 651-222-2724, danandmarta@comcast.net. (Added 3/3/13)

• Seeking Internship or Employment

Clayton Sandel is seeking an internship or employment on an organic farm. Sandel is particularly interested in learning more about wholesale vegetable production.He has worked as a biology research technician and has a small garden of vegetables, herbs, fruit trees and vines. Contact: Clayton Sandel, claysandel@gmail.com, 405-816-8608. (Added 3/3/13)

• Seeking Farmland: NW Iowa

Jesse Hanson is seeking to buy farmland in northwest Iowa (Sac County area). Outbuildings would be nice, but are not a necessity; no house is required. Contact: Jesse Hanson, 1874 Union Ave., Sac City, IA 50583; 712-260-1797; jhansonfarms@hotmail.com. (Added 2/28/13)

• Seeking Farmland: Minnesota & Wisconsin

Patrick McNally is seeking to buy 40 acres of pastureland in Minnesota or Wisconsin. He is seeking land with water and a barn. No house is required. Contact: Patrick McNally, starfishmcnally@gmail.com. (Added 2/24/13)

• Seeking Farmland: West-Central & South-Central Minnesota

Brennen Bergstrom is seeking to buy or rent tillable farmland in Kandiyohi or Meeker county in west-central or south-central Minnesota. He is a beginning farmer looking to get started with his dad. No house is required. Contact: Brennen Bergstrom, bbergstrom13@hotmail.com, 320-857-2894. (Added 2/20/13)

• Seeking Farmland: Northeast Minnesota

Kevin Hard is seeking to buy 10-100 acres of farmland near Duluth, in northeast Minnesota. He would like it to be pastured land and does not require a house. Contact: Kevin Hard, kevin.walter.hard@gmail.com, 320-296-6388. (Added 2/20/13)

• Seeking Farmer: West-Central Minnesota

Tim and Naomi Anderson are seeking a farmer to work with them on their livestock and cropping operation in west-central Minnesota's Douglas County. Their 700-acre farm has a dairy herd, as well as beef cattle and crops. The Andersons are in the process of transitioning their dairy to organic (they plan to be certified by 2014), and the cows are milked in a New Zealand style parlor. They are looking for someone who can milk and feed the cows, maintain facilities and do field work while in general partnering in the process of organic certification. The pay is competitive, depending on experience. Contact: Naomi Anderson, 218-948-2820, tandersonfarm@gmail.com. (Added 2/18/13)

• Seeking Interns: Southeast Minnesota

Earth Dance Farm, a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) produce operation, is seeking interns for its 2013 growing season. Earth Dance is located near Spring Valley, in southeast Minnesota. Contact: www.earthdancefarm.net/internships. (Added 2/18/13)

• Seeking Land: Southeast Wisconsin

Kevin McGraw is seeking to rent up to 5 acres of farmland in southeast Wisconsin's Dodge or Jefferson County, or to the east of there. He would like land that has not been sprayed in several years and for it to have some type of outbuilding for storing and processing vegetables. McGraw would like the land to have a house. Contact: Kevin McGraw, 608-692-8691, kevmcgraw@yahoo.com. (Added 2/18/13)

• Farm for Sale: Northwest Wisconsin

Nancy and Yvonne Massey have for sale 40 acres of farmland in northwest Wisconsin's Polk County. The land has not been sprayed in several years and includes 30 tillable acres. Property includes house and various facilities/equipment for raising produce, including irrigation, four 24 x 72 high tunnels, barn, pole shed, tractor, tiller, cargo van, grow lights, potting equipment, etc. The asking price is $320,000. See farm's Facebook page for more information: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Goats-and-Gardens-Farm/61739766838. Contact: Yvonne Massey, massey.yvonne@yahoo.com. (Added 2/18/13)

• Seeking Farmland: Southeast Missouri

Heather Markham is seeking to buy a minimum of 30 acres of farmland in southeast Missouri's Bollinger or Wayne County. She would like for the land to have not been sprayed for several years and would prefer a house and barn. Markham would be interested in a situation where the elderly owners of the farm stay on the property. Contact: Heather Markham, livingplanetfarms@gmail.com. (Added 2/18/13)

• Seeking Farmland: Southern Minnesota

Jason Fischer is seeking to rent or buy 40+ acres of tillable farmland in southern Minnesota (Watonwan, Brown, Blue Earth, Cottonwood, Jackson or Martin County). He does not require a house but, if possible, would like the property to include a cattle barn, grain bins and hog facilities. Fischer has a degree in agricultural production and is willing to be a long-term renter. Contact: Jason Fischer, 507-956-5602, Jason.Fischer2007@yahoo.com. (Added 2/18/13)

• Seeking Farm Internship

Nathan Austin-Powell is seeking an internship on a farm, preferably working with livestock. He has a degree in construction technologies and has experience working on various types of produce and livestock farms; he is currently interning on an organic farm. Austin-Powell is particularly interested in gaining experience in the areas of business planning, grazing, forage production and organic grains. Contact: Nathan Austin-Powell, 318-269-2865, powell1942yahoo.com. (Added 2/18/13)

• Seeking Farmland: Twin Cities Region

Mhonpaj Lee is seeking to purchase 15 acres of tillable farmland in Washington County, near Minnesota's Twin Cities. She would prefer land that has not been sprayed for several years, and would like it to have a pole barn and a house. She would also like it to have access to a well and to have possible livestock capability. Contact: Mhonpaj Lee, 651-278-1009. (Added 2/6/13)

• Maple Tapping Trees Available: Southeast Minnesota

Mike Gilles has available a large number of sugar maple trees on his farm near Ridgeway, in southeast Minnesota's Winona County. The trees offer a good opportunity for anyone interested in maple syrup tapping either as a business or a hobby. The woods are accessible via a network of trails, and the farm is near I-90. Gilles is open to various options, including a lease arrangement or limited partnership. Contact: Mike Gilles, gillesdairy@yahoo.com. (Added 2/4/13)

• Farm for Sale: Western Minnesota

Joanne Svendsen has 14 acres of farmland in western Minnesota's Big Stone County for sale. The land has not been sprayed for several years. There is a chicken coop and pole barn, both with electricity, as well as a storage shed, hog barn, garden, grove, well, septic and house. The asking price is $80,000. Contact: Joanne Svendsen, 507-359-0727, fhsoaps@gmail.com. (Added 2/3/13)

• Farm for Sale: Southern Wisconsin

Jessica Jens has for sale an 18-acre farm in southern Wisconsin's Dane County, near the town of Mazomanie. The property includes 8 acres of rotationally grazed pasture, a barn, chicken coop and a house. It has not been sprayed for several years. The asking price is $285,000. More information and pictures are available at http://windsweptacres.wordpress.com/farm-for-sale. Contact: Jessica Jens, windsweptacresmazo@gmail.com. (Added 2/1/13)

• Seeking Farmland: Ohio

Andrea Tholen is seeking to buy 100+ acres of farmland in Ohio. Tholen needs pasture; no house is required. Contact: Andrea Tholen, atho16@vt.edu. (Added 2/1/13)

• Seeking Farmland: Northwestern Minnesota

Ben Aakre is seeking to purchase farmland in northwest Minnesota's Clay or Becker County. He is seeking pasture, fencing and water; no house is required. Contact: Ben Aakre, 701-429-7525, ben.aakre@yahoo.com. (Added 2/1/13)

• Seeking Apple Orchard: Twin Cities Region

Madeline Neenan is seeking to buy a 20-40 acre apple orchard in the Twin Cities region. She, her sister and brother-in-law would be interested in a mentorship/transition period with the current owner. Contact: Madeline Neenan, meneenan@gmail.com, 651-319-3813. (Added 2/1/13)

• Seeking Farm Work: Illinois

Devin Chipman is seeking summer farm work in Illinois. He grew up on a corn and soybean operation and would like to gain experience in business planning and other aspects of farming. Chipman is interested in working with a retiring farmer with the possibility of eventually renting or taking over the farm. Contact: Devin Chipman, 309-221-6201, Devin.Chipman2010@gmail.com. (Added 2/1/13)

• Seeking Land: Central Illinois

Devin Chipman is seeking to rent 100 acres or more of tillable farmland in central Illinois. No house is required. Contact: Devin Chipman, 309-221-6201, Devin.Chipman2010@gmail.com. (Added 2/1/13)

• Seeking Farmland: Western Missouri

Elaine Wilson is seeking to rent 40-80 acres of farmland in western Missouri's Cass or Peculiar County. She would like the land to have pasture; no house is required. Contact: Elaine Wilson, 816-565-1592, efwefaye@yahoo.com. (Added 2/1/13)

• Seeking Farmland: Missouri

John Anderson is seeking to buy 10 acres of farmland in Missouri. No house is required. Contact: John Anderson, 816-716-2111. (Added 2/1/13)

• Seeking Land: Central Ohio

Ashton and Kyle Walls are seeking to buy 20+ acres of farmland in central Ohio's Knox County. They would like the land to have pasture, a house and fencing, and for it to be on a little traveled road. Contact: Ashton or Kyle Walls, 740-392-0846, AWKFARMS@centurylink.net. (Added 2/1/13)