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• "Next generation going back to the land" is an article that appeared in the July 3, 2010, edition of the Winona Daily News. It describes how LSP's Farm Beginnings program is helping people in southeast Minnesota and western Wisconsin get started in farming. • "Ridgway cultivates farm-to-school program" and "Students, community tend garden at Ridgeway Community School" are articles that appeared in the June 17, 2010, edition of Agri News. They describe LSP's work with a rural school to get more locally produced food served in the cafeteria, and how a bill proposed in Congress by U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum could help such efforts. • "Program helps beginning farmers get started" was broadcast on Minnesota Public Radio June 14, 2010. It features LSP's Farm Beginnings program. • "Hoophouses help farmers extending their growing season" is a video posted by Minnesota Public Radio on June 4, 2010. It features LSP member Loon Organics. • "CSP rewards conservation on working lands" and "June 11 is end of next CSP ranking period" are articles that appeared in the May 27, 2010, edition of Agri News. They feature farmer Tom Nuessmeier, who is a member of LSP's Federal Farm Policy Committee. • "Staying on the Land" is a story broadcast by television station WXOW 19 in La Crosse, Wis., on Feb. 27, 2010. It features an interview at the MOSES Organic Farming Conference with Nick Olson, an organizer with the Land Stewardship Project's Farm Beginnings® program. • On Jan. 5, 2010, LSP and Pesticide Action Network (PAN) North America released a report called "The Syngenta Corporation & Atrazine: The Cost to the Land, People & Democracy." The report and a letter sent by LSP and PAN to Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa Jackson received extensive media coverage:
• "Your turn: Program targets conservation" is a commentary on the Conservation Stewardship Program that appeared in the Sept. 19, 2009, edition of the St. Cloud Times. It was written by the Land Stewardship Project's Federal Farm Policy Committee. • "Your View: Suspend government credit for hog expansion" is a letter-to-the-editor that appeared in the Sept. 12, 2009, edition of the Mankato Free Press. It was written by Land Stewardship Project member-farmer Joel Penner and calls for an end to government-backed loans that help large hog operations expand at a time when oversupplies of pigs are already a problem. • "Couple keeps local foods movement local" appeared in the Sept. 10, 2009, edition of the Dunn County News. It features Land Stewardship Project Farm Beginnings graduates Mike and Jody Lenz. • "Savories to be part of 'Dine Local' event" appeared in the Sept. 10, 2009, edition of the Stillwater Gazette. It describes a few of the participants in the 2009 St. Croix River Valley Dine Fresh Dine Local event, which was coordinated by Buy Fresh Buy Local and the Land Stewardship Project. • "Community Supported Agriculture thrives around Osceola, Wis." appeared in the Sept. 2, 2009, edition of the St. Paul Pioneer Press. It features several LSP farmer-members. • "Gorman excited about options in new CSP program" appeared in the Aug. 20, 2009, edition of Agri News. It features LSP Federal Farm Policy Committee member Bill Gorman. • "Beginning farmer profile: Course helps area couple make farm fantasy into reality" appeared in the Aug. 19, 2009, edition of the Tri County News. It features Land Stewardship Project Farm Beginnings graduates Erin and Joe Yanish. • "What's Up With Our Food?: Safety and Nutrition vs. Cheap Vittles" is a program that ran on KFAI radio's "Truth to Tell" program Aug. 19, 2009. It featured LSP member-farmer Atina Diffley, along with LSP Community Based Food Systems staff members Sarah Claassen and Tom Taylor. • "Revamped program pays farmers for conservation work" appeared in the Aug. 18, 2009, edition of The County Today. It features LSP Federal Farm Policy Committee member Matt Urch. • "Matt Fendry honored by Organic Valley Family of Farms" appeared in the Aug. 6, 2009, edition of Agri News. It features LSP Farm Beginnings graduate Matt Fendry. • "Organic farmers hope trucks increase business" was broadcast on Minnesota Public Radio July 22, 2009. It features LSP member Jack Hedin and Featherstone Fruits and Vegetables. • "ORGANIC OASIS" is an article that appeared in the May 5, 2009, edition of the Minneapolis Star Tribune. It discusses how LSP members Loretta and Martin Jaus have made their dairy farm into a wildlife haven. • "The Twin Cities CSA Scene with Brian DeVore" is a podcast that was posted July 27, 2009, on the Mostly Vegetables blog. It features LSP's Brian DeVore talking about the development of Community Supported Agriculture in the Twin Cities region. • "Organic farm grows more than milk" is an article that appeared in the June 12, 2009, edition of the Mankato Free Press. It features LSP members Martin and Loretta Jaus. • "A Sticky Situation for Pollinators" is an article that appeared in the July-August 2009 edition of the Minnesota Conservation Volunteer. It describes how increasing diverse habitat on farmland, among other places, can help pollinating insects. It was written by LSP staff member Brian DeVore. • "Organic farmers raise quality of dirt on their farm" is an article that appeared in the May 16, 2009, edition of the Rochester Post-Bulletin. It features LSP member-farmers Lonny and Sandy Dietz of Elba, Minn. • "Three dairy producers say they like their low-cost parlors" is an article that appeared in the May 15, 2009, edition of Agri News. It describes a Land Stewardship Project Farm Beginnings® tour of low-cost dairy parlors. • "More consumers buy local produce" is an article that appeared in the March 5, 2009, edition of the Minneapolis Star Tribune. It describes the growing Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) movement in the Twin Cities region, and cites information provided by LSP members and staff. • "Frantzens say their farming method works for them" and "Frantzens didn't let obstacles stand in their way" are two articles that appeared in the March 5, 2009, edition of Agri News. It describes the contributions to sustainable agriculture made by LSP members Tom and Irene Frantzen, who were given the "2009 MOSES Organic Farmer of the Year" award. • "LSP breakfast serves up good food, discussion of rural issues" is an article that appeared in the Feb. 26, 2009, edition of Agri News. It describes the 2009 LSP Family Farm Breakfast at the Capitol. • "GreenSpace: Sustainable farming operation prospers" is an article that appeared in the Feb. 10, 2009, edition of the Rochester Post-Bulletin. It describes the farming operation of Eric and Lisa Klein, who are graduates of LSP's Farm Beginnings program. • "Farm Living" (Subsidized by a Job Elsewhere)" is an article that appeared in the Feb. 8, 2009, edition of the New York Times. It quotes Amy Bacigalupo and Robin Moore. Bacigalupo is an organizer for LSP's Farm Beginnings program, and Moore is a Farm Beginnings graduate. • A report released by LSP and other members of the Campaign for Family Farms and the Environment in December 2008 received national media coverage. Industrial Livestock at the Taxpayer Trough • "FARMING 101" is an article that appeared in the Dec. 22, 2008, edition of the Minneapolis Star Tribune. It describes the success of the Land Stewardship Project's Farm Beginnings program at getting more beginning farmers started on the land. • "Local food's toughest customers" is an article that appeared in the Oct. 6, 2008, edition of MinnPost.com. Written by LSP staff member Brian DeVore, it describes how a small town meat processing facility is promoting local foods. • "Cultivating the homegrown economy from field to fork is sound" is a commentary that appeared in the April 24, 2008, edition of Agri News. It was written by Terry VanDerPol, Director of the Land Stewardship Project's Community Based Food Systems and Economic Development Program. • "U of M poised to hire more ag specialists" is an article that appeared in the April 24, 2008, edition of Agri News. It describes how the University of Minnesota is using increased funding to hire new positions, including specialists who will focus on organic and sustainable agriculture. Land Stewardship Project members and staff were integral in obtaining legislative funding for these initiatives and worked with the University to get them established. • "Editorial -- More research into organic, sustainable ag is a great idea" is an editorial that appeared in the April 24, 2008, edition of Agri News. It lauds the University of Minnesota's announcement that it is increasing support for sustainable and organic agriculture initiatives. Land Stewardship Project members and staff were integral in obtaining legislative funding for these initiatives and worked with the University to get them established. • "U of M plans to increase organic, sustainable ag research presence in state" is an article that appeared in the April 24, 2008, edition of Agri News. It describes the University of Minnesota's plan to create new resources and programs for sustainable and organic agriculture. Land Stewardship Project members and staff were integral in obtaining funding for these initiatives and worked with the University to get them established. • "From field to table" was the title of a Minnesota Public Radio Midmorning broadcast on March 27, 2008, that featured the Land Stewardship Project's Farm Beginnings® program. Audrey Arner, who farms in western Minnesota and serves on the Farm Beginnings steering committee, was a guest on the show. • "Back to the farm: Program aims to beef up farming in the state" is an article that ran in the Feb. 1, 2008, edition of the La Crosse Tribune. It features Andrew and Ana Skemp, participants in the Land Stewardship Project's Farm Beginnings program. • "U of M needs whole farm approach" is a commentary that appeared in the Jan. 3, 2008, edition of Agri News. It was written by Land Stewardship Project Executive Director George Boody. • "Fendry talks about Farm Beginnings Program" is an article that was published in the Dec. 13, 2007, edition of Agri News. It describes how the Land Stewardship Project's Farm Beginnings program helped Matt Fendry get started in dairy farming. • "Franzen, county may meet soon" is an article that was published in the Nov. 26, 2007, edition of the Austin Daily Herald. It describes how Land Stewardship Project members in Mower County, Minn., helped uncover a scandal involving a feedlot officer and a large swine producer. • "Community joins hands in raising barn" is an article published Oct. 14, 2007, in the Rochester Post-Bulletin. It describes a special Land Stewardship Project 25th Anniversary barn-raising that was held on the Brad and Leslea Hodgson farm. • "Hearing on Atrazine raises questions about use in Minnesota" is an article published Oct. 14, 2007, on the Twin Cities Daily Planet website. It describes a state legislative hearing on LSP member Paul Wotzka and the suppression of research related to the pesticide atrazine. • "Whistleblower highlights concerns about atrazine" is a story that was broadcast Oct. 11, 2007, on Minnesota Public Radio. It describes how LSP member Paul Wotzka is fighting the government's attempt to suppress his research related to pesticides in water. • "Fired MPCA scientist returns to testify about Atrazine" is a story that was broadcast Oct. 11, 2007, on KARE 11 TV. It describes how LSP member Paul Wotzka is fighting the government's attempt to suppress his research related to pesticides in water. • "Atrazine, frogs, and public health" was the title of a Minnesota Public Radio Midmorning program that was aired Oct. 10, 2007. It featured scientist Tyrone Hayes, who talked about the environmental and health threats posed by the pesticide atrazine. Hayes later appeared at a legislative hearing with LSP member Paul Wotzka. http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2007/10/10/midmorning2/ • "Community comes together to raise barn near Fountain" is an article that appeared in the Oct. 10, 2007, edition of Agri News. It describes a special 25th Anniversary Land Stewardship Project barnraising event at the Brad and Leslea Hodgson farm. • "Whistleblower Wotzka, legislators and researcher put Atrazine back in spotlight" is an article published Oct. 7, 2007, on the Twin Cities Daily Planet website. It describes Land Stewardship Project member Paul Wotzka's battle with the government over suppression of research related to the pesticide atrazine. • "Some come to farming via a ‘Green Acres’ path" is an article that appeared in the Sept. 28, 2007, edition of the Rochester Post-Bulletin. It describes the Land Stewardship Project's Farm Beginnings program. • "Letter: Contact lawmakers about new farm bill" is a commentary on the 2007 Farm Bill that appeared in the Sept. 6, 2007, edition of Agri News. It is written by farmer and LSP organizer Paul Sobocinski. • "Neighbors question motives of embattled feedlot officer" is an article that was published in the Aug. 28, 2007, edition of the Austin Daily Herald. It describes how Land Stewardship Project members in Mower County, Minn., helped uncover a scandal involving a feedlot officer and a large swine producer. • "Eat fresh - eat local" is an article that appeared in the July-September 2007 edition of Ag Innovation News. It describes efforts on the part of the Land Stewardship Project and other groups to promote local food systems as rural economic development. • "Food and consequence" is a Q and A with author/farmer Wendell Berry that appeared in the July 11, 2007, edition of the Minneapolis Star Tribune. Berry was interviewed while in Minnesota to help LSP celebrate its 25th Anniversary. • "Creating stewards of the land" is an article that appeared in the June 17, 2007, edition of the Saint Paul Pioneer Press. It describes LSP's 25-year history and what it is currently doing to help farmers, rural communities and consumers. • "Diehn makes a connection on Haugen farm" is an article that appeared in the Thursday, April 12, 2007, edition of Agri News. It describes the internship of military veteran Michael Diehn on the dairy farm of Bonnie and Vance Haugen. Diehn is enrolled in LSP's Farm Beginnings program, and the Haugens are LSP members. • "Locally grown foods could energize rural economies" is an article that appeared in the April 4, 2007, edition of the Morris Sun Tribune. It describes the "Homegrown Economy: Foods from Local Farms as Economic Development" conference, which LSP participated in. • "Walz supports LSP Farm Bill priorities" is an article that appeared in the Feb. 23, 2007, edition of the Fillmore County Journal. It describes a meeting between LSP members and U.S. Representative Tim Walz. • "Teenager Koether is already a veteran Washington lobbyist" is an article that appeared in the March 29, 2007, edition of Agri News. It describes LSP member Kayla Koether's recent trip to Washington, D.C. • "Encourage new farmers, ag group leader says" is an article that appeared in the March 28, 2007, edition of the Rochester Post-Bulletin. It describes testimony given to a Congressional subcommittee by Land Stewardship Project Farm Beginnings director Karen Stettler. • "Conservation Security Program should be fully funded" is an article by outdoor journalist Babe Winkelman that appeared in the Jan. 11, 2007, edition of the Walker (Minn.) Pilot-Independent. It describes efforts by Bill Gorman and other others to get full support for the Conservation Security Program in the next Farm Bill. Gorman is a member of the Land Stewardship Project's Federal Farm Policy Committee. • "A Sales Pitch for Farm Habitat" is an article that appeared in the November-December 2006 issue of the Minnesota Conservation Volunteer. It features Land Stewardship Project member Bonnie Haugen and describes efforts to improve wildlife habitat on farms using federal agricultural conservation programs. • "Using Labels to Set Sustainable Tables" is an article that appeared in the Winter 2006-2007 issue of Edible Twin Cities. Written by LSP's Brian DeVore, it provides a primer on various "green" food labels. • "Why the Farm Bill Matters* (*Yes, even to you.)" is an article on why the general public should care about the federal Farm Bill. It appeared in the Fall 2006 edition of Edible Twin Cities magazine and was written by Land Stewardship Project staff member Brian DeVore. • "Redesigning Agriculture" is a book review article that appeared in the October 2006 edition of the scientific journal BioScience. It describes ideas for making agriculture more sustainable. It was written by LSP's George Boody and Brian DeVore. • "Farming green -- and getting punished: Farm policy should reward proven conservation techniques" is an editorial that appeared in the Sept. 20, 2006, edition of the Minneapolis Star Tribune. It describes how Land Stewardship Project members like Dan and Cara Miller are punished by the government farm program for utilizing diversified, sustainable production systems. It also cites a Multiple Benefits of Agriculture study LSP participated in. • "College grad takes a U-turn with the help of a 10-month course for novice farmers" is a story published by the Winona Daily News on August 25, 2006. It describes how one graduate of the Land Stewardship Project's Farm Beginnings program is dealing with the realities of dairy farming. • "Crop subsidies have worldwide impact, says West African cotton farmer" is a story published by the Winona Daily News on April 22, 2006. It describes how LSP and Oxfam America are working to reform the U.S. commodity crop subsidy system. • "Some question townships' power over agriculture development" is a story broadcast on March 3, 2006, by Minnesota Public Radio. It describes the Land Stewardship Project's efforts to preserve the right of townships to regulate large-scale livestock operations. • "Couple's dairy dream starts small, but is growing" is an article that appeared in the Nov. 24, 2005, edition of Agri News. It profiles Kevin and Reagan Hulbert, recent graduates of the Land Stewardship Project's Farm Beginnings™ program. • Frances Moore Lappé's talk at a special Land Stewardship Project fundraiser was broadcast on Minnesota Public Radio's Midday program on Nov. 22, 2005. She spoke about her new book, Democracy's Edge: Choosing to Save Our Country by Bringing Democracy to Life. http://news.minnesota.publicradio.org/programs/midday • "Conservation efforts can't fall by the wayside now" is a commentary that appeared in the Nov. 3, 2005, edition of Agri News. It was authored by Land Stewardship Project staff member Caroline van Schaik, and it explains why conservation programs like the Conservation Security Program are needed now more than ever. • "Farmer says lobbying trip was worthwhile" and "Schmeling says he'll watch Washington closer" are two articles that appeared in the Oct. 13 edition of Agri News. They describe a trip to Washington, D.C., taken by Land Stewardship Project members. • "Green farming faces budget ax" is an article published in the Chicago Tribune on Oct. 6, 2005. It outlines how some members of Congress are trying to gut conservation programs like the Conservation Security Program, and describes how LSP members are implementing sustainable farming practices. • "Farm Subsidies: A fair plan for saving money" is an editorial that appeared in the Minneapolis Star Tribune on Oct. 5, 2005. It calls for an agriculture budget that protects conservation while lowering subsidy payments to mega-farms. • "Forging Strong Roots: Farm Beginnings Helps New Farmers Grow" is an article that appeared in the July-August 2005 issue of the Mix. It profiles the Land Stewardship Project's Farm Beginnings™ program. • "Going Green in Agriculture" is a series of stories first broadcast on National Public Radio in July 2005. They feature Land Stewardship Project members Tex Hawkins and Dave Serfling, as well as the work of the Multiple Benefits of Agriculture initiative and LSP's Federal Farm Policy Committee. • "Grassroots program teaches, mentors beginning farmers" appeared in the June 23, 2005, edition of The Catholic Spirit. It describes how the Land Stewardship Project's Farm Beginnings™ program operates. • "Beginners build a herd" is an article that appeared in the May-June 2005 issue of Successful Farming magazine. It describes how the Land Stewardship Project's Farm Beginnings™ program has helped get dairy farmers established. • "Sen. Dille's outrage over Land Stewardship Project is misplaced" is a letter that appeared in the Litchfield (Minn.) Independent Review newspaper on June 30, 2005. Written by LSP member Joe Paddock, it is in response to comments made by Minnesota state Senator Steve Dille attacking LSP's grassroots organizing. • "Perennial crops fill a niche in the landscape" and "Benruds find paddocks help them farm full-time on small acreage" are articles that appeared in the June 23, 2005, edition of Agri News. They describe LSP's work with the Multiple Benefits of Agriculture Project. • "Letter: Dille's remarks about LSP were deeply disappointing" is a letter-to-the-editor published in the June 16, 2005, edition of Agri News. It was written by Minnesota state Senator John Hottinger. It criticizes Minnesota state Senator Steve Dille for comments he has made blaming the Land Stewardship Project for certain family farm and sustainable agriculture legislation not getting passed. • "Doug Grow: Puny Township 1, Big Ag 0" is a column written by Doug Grow in the June 11, 2005, edition of the Minneapolis Star Tribune. It describes the efforts of residents of Minnesota's Ripley Township to prevent the construction of a 3,000-cow mega-dairy in the community. It also describes how the residents and the Land Stewardship
Project have • "Cap the subsidies: Get leaner, fairer farm policy" is an editorial that ran in the June 8 edition of the Minneapolis Star Tribune. It calls for capping mega-farm subsidies to protect nutrition and conservation programs. • "Ag budget should slash waste, not essentials" is a commentary that ran in the May 10, 2005, edition of the Winona Daily News. It is co-authored by LSP member Dave Serfling and calls for an agricultural budget that protects nutrition and conservation programs. • "Boody responds to questions about what LSP wants for ag" is a commentary that ran in the April 28, 2005, edition of Agri News. Written by Land Stewardship Project Executive Director George Boody, it describes LSP's guiding philosophy and our commitment to grassroots organizing. • "Mentoring requires patience and a collaborative approach" is an article by Dan Looker, Farm Business Editor for Successful Farming magazine. It appeared on the Agriculture Online website and features Eric Klein, a graduate of the Land Stewardship Project's Farm Beginnings™ initiative, who also has served as a mentor for the program. • Getting heard on the Hill: Organic and sustainable farmers travel to Washington, D.C., to advocate farm policy reform-and meet with their environmental allies. http://www.newfarm.org/features/2005/0305/DCpolicyreform/index.shtml • "Our view: Agricultural open houses miss other side of farm issues" is an editorial that ran in the St. Cloud Times on March 15, 2005. It criticizes the "Minnesota Farm and Food Coalition" for not including organizations like the Land Stewardship Project in its meetings about the future of the livestock industry. • "New report: Livestock farms good for water quality, habitat" is an article that appeared in the Pilot-Independent of Walker, Minn., on March 3, 2005. It describes the results of a Multiple Benefits of Agriculture study, which was coordinated by the Land Stewardship • "Making a point about Bush's budget cuts" is a letter to the editor that ran in Agri News on March 3, 2005. It was written by farmer Dave Serfling, a member of LSP's Federal Farm Policy Committee. • On Sunday, Feb. 27, 2005, two letters appeared in the Minneapolis Star Tribune under the heading "Farms vs. wildlife." Written by LSP member Carmen Fernholz and LSP Associate Director Dana Jackson, the letters are in response to a Dennis Anderson column on farming's impact on the environment. • "Feedlot zoning: A new assault on local rights" is an editorial that ran in the Minneapolis Star Tribune newspaper on Feb. 12, 2005. It criticizes Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty's "Livestock Advisory Task Force" and its attempt to weaken local democracy. • "A Jump Start For Young Farmers" is an article that appeared in the October 2001 issue of New Holland News Online. It describes the Land Stewardship Project's Farm Beginnings™ program. • "Dairy farmers gather to back aid for beginners" is an article that appeared in the Jan. 11, 2005, edition of the St. Cloud Times. It describes a legislative proposal to help beginning dairy farmers. The proposal is being pushed by the Land Stewardship Project and other • "Changes proposed to spur agriculture" is an article that appeared in the Jan. 11 edition of the West Central Tribune. It describes new legislative proposals by the Land Stewardship Project and other groups. • "Proposals would give boost to small farms, new farmers" is an Associated Press story published Monday, Jan. 10, 2005, on the Minneapolis Star Tribune's Web site. It describes efforts on the part of the Land Stewardship Project and other members of the Citizen Task Force on Livestock and Rural Communities to promote livestock farming in Minnesota. • "Need a loan? Help your banker say 'yes' to organics" is an article that appeared in the November-December 2004 issue of The Organic Broadcaster. Written by Land Stewardship Project staff member Caroline van Schaik, it describes the results of a survey involving organic/sustainable farmers, lenders and educators. • "Are Lenders Missing the Boat When it Comes to Organic and Sustainable Farming?" appeared in the October 2004 issue of Independent Community Bankers of Minnesota (ICBM) News. Written by Land Stewardship Project staffer Caroline van Schaik and agricultural economist Richard A. Levins, it describes
the results of a survey involving • "Activists barred from a meeting on rules for livestock feedlots" is a story that ran in the Dec. 15 edition of the Minneapolis Star Tribune. It describes how the Minnesota Department of Agriculture and Gov. Tim Pawlenty's office barred citizens from attending a meeting on local governments and livestock operations. • "Factory farms" is a letter to the editor published in the Minneapolis Star Tribune on Dec. 2, 2004. Written by LSP Policy Program Director Mark Schultz, the letter calls for reform of federal commodity programs. • "Fighting for Local Control" is a New York Times editorial that ran on Dec. 2, 2004. It calls Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty's Livestock Advisory Task Force recommendations "a blueprint for the destruction of family farming in Minnesota." • "Food can better link us with farms, farmers" is a commentary that appeared in the Minneapolis Star Tribune on Sunday, Nov. 21, 2004. It was written by Land Stewardship Letter editor Brian DeVore and describes the importance of sourcing food locally. • "Townships petition state to keep power" is an article that appeared in the Nov. 19, 2004, edition of the Austin Daily Herald. It describes an LSP postcard campaign to maintain strong local government powers. • "Pawlenty gets feedlot message" is an article that appeared in the Nov. 18, 2004, edition of the Minneapolis Star Tribune. It describes how Land Stewardship Project members delivered 5,000 signatures to Gov. Tim Pawlenty's office to protest his Livestock Task Force's attempts to weaken local control. • "What's Good for the Goose is Good for the Gander" is a FoodRoutes "Final Word" column by Alan Guebert that appeared on Oct. 24, 2004. It describes the Land Stewardship Project's work to protect local democracy and family farms. •"Democracy, farmers united for success" was published in the July 7, 2004, edition of the Rochester Post-Bulletin. It is a column written by Doug McGill that describes efforts by farmer and Land Stewardship Project organizer Paul Sobocinski to protect local democracy. • "Planning, preparation lead to success for beginning farmers" is an article that appeared on the @griculture Online "Farmers for the Future" Web site. It describes how Mark and Wendy Lange got started in farming after participating in the Land Stewardship Project's Farm Beginnings™ program. http://www.agriculture.com/future/advice/040611devorelange.html • "The checkoff/Let small farmers opt out of fee" is an editorial that ran in the Minneapolis Star Tribune on April 28. The editorial calls on the U.S. Supreme Court to not hear the USDA's appeal of a decision that ends the mandatory pork checkoff. The Campaign for Family Farms, of which the Land Stewardship Project is a member, is working with family farmers of all kinds to end the checkoff. In August and September 2000, hog farmers voted to end the checkoff. Despite farmer opposition to the program, the National Pork Producers Council, USDA and the Bush Administration have worked hard to maintain the checkoff. Two times federal judges have ordered an end to the program, and now the Supreme Court has been asked to step in. The Court will decide if it will hear the case on May 17. •"Deep-six Alien Ownership; move on to better bills" is an editorial that appeared in the March 18, 2004, edition of Agri News. It discusses why allowing wealthy foreign investors to own Minnesota farmland is not a good idea. • "Groups seek to preserve local control" is an article that appeared in the March 16, 2004, edition of the West Central Tribune. It describes the "Protecting Township Local Control and Independent Livestock Producers" meeting that was held in Willmar, Minn. LSP co-sponsored the meeting. • "Farm management instructor tells would-be farmers they can succeed" is an article written by Dan Looker, Farm Business Editor for Successful Farming magazine. The article outlines the comments of Dan Miller, an LSP member who recently spoke at a Farm Beginnings™ class www.agriculture.com/future/advice/040223looker.html • "Attacks on LSP laughable" is a letter-to-the-editor that appeared in the Jan. 22, 2004, edition of Agri News. It was written by Jim Scaife, a member of the Land Stewardship Project's Board of Directors. • "Creating Habitat on Farms" is an article that appeared in the Spring 2003 edition of Conservation In Practice, a publication of the Society for Conservation Biology. The article describes the work of the Monitoring Team, an initiative coordinated by the Land Stewardship Project. •"From Fork to Fork. . . to the Gulf of Mexico" is a review of The Farm as Natural Habitat: Reconnecting Food Systems with Ecosystems. The review was published by The New Farm on Dec. 1, 2003. www.newfarm.org/books/reviews/december/nat_habitat.shtml • "Hotdish meets its match in Willmar" is an article that appeared in the Nov. 21, 2003, edition of the West Central Tribune. It describes a recent local foods meal sponsored by the Land Stewardship Project's Pride of the Prairie program. • A review of the LSP book, The Farm as Natural Habitat, was published in the November 2003 edition of the American Journal of Agricultural Economics. • "Twohig no stranger to Land Stewardship" is an Oct. 30 Agri News story that describes the background of Cathy Twohig, the new director of LSP's western Minnesota office. • "Feds fight stewardship" is an editorial that ran in the Oct. 30, 2003, edition of Agri News. It calls an LSP survey of sustainable farmers "right on" in its conclusions about the barriers posed by federal government policy. • "Checkoff supporters saddened by decision" is an article that appeared in the Oct. 30, 2003, edition of Agri News. It describes reaction to a Federal Court of Appeals ruling that the pork checkoff is unconstitutional. • "Unconstitutional Farm Checkoffs" is an editorial that ran in the Nov. 1, 2003, edition of the New York Times. It calls for an end to the mandatory pork checkoff. • "Desperation still simmers" is an article that appeared in the Oct. 20, 2003, edition of the Star Tribune newspaper. It describes the 20th anniversary of a tragedy in which two rural bankers were gunned down on a southwest Minnesota farm. Land Stewardship Project organizer Paul Sobocinski was interviewed for the article. • "Road less travelled leads to new Jersey dairy farm" is an article that appeared in the Oct. 9 edition of Agri News. It describes how Matt Fendry, a graduate of the Land Stewardship Project's Farm Beginnings™ program, used a Heifer International livestock loan to get started in farming. • The Summer Edition 2003 of Seed Savers reviewed The Farm as Natural Habitat: Reconnecting Food Systems with Ecosystems, which was co-edited by Land Stewardship Project Associate Director Dana Jackson. Several LSP staff and members contributed to this book. • "Cargill bids for pork unit" is an article that ran in the Sept. 13, 2003, edition of the Saint Paul Pioneer Press. It describes the Land Stewardship Project's efforts to get a ban on packer ownership of livestock made into law. • "Green gold" is an article that appeared in the Aug. 27, 2003, edition of the Minneapolis Star Tribune. It describes a State Fair event co-sponsored by the Midwest Food Alliance (MWFA). MWFA is a joint initiative of the Land Stewardship Project and Cooperative Development Services. • "Invest in this farm, eat the return" is an article that appeared in the August 23, 2003, edition of the Minneapolis Star Tribune. It describes the growth of Community Supported Agriculture farming. • "Farming proved too hard to resist" is a package of stories that appeared in the July 17, 2003, edition of Agri News. They describe the experience of LSP Farm Beginnings™ participants Roger and Michelle Benrud, and how they used a livestock loan sponsored by Heifer International to get started in dairying. • "New law loosens environmental rules for feedlots" was broadcast by Minnesota Public Radio on June 24, 2003. It describes how Land Stewardship Project members and other rural residents have used the environmental review process to protect their communities, and how the right of petitioning
for review has been gutted. • "Here is the real dirt on LSP" is a commentary written by LSP executive director George Boody for the June 19, 2003, edition of Agri News. • "Dairy farming in Minnesota can thrive" is an April 25, 2003, commentary that farmer and Land Stewardship Project Board Member Jim VanDerPol wrote for the Minnesota Public Radio Web site's "Soapbox" section. http://forum.mpr.org/WebX?soapboxCommentary@@.ee872f8 • “Creating Habitat on Farms: The Land Stewardship Project and Monitoring on Agricultural Lands” is an article that appeared in the Spring 2003 edition of Conservation In Practice, a publication of the Society for Conservation Biology. It describes LSP’s work with southeast Minnesota farmers and natural resource professionals to develop the Monitoring Project. The article is adapted from The Farm as Natural Habitat: Reconnecting Food Systems with Ecosystems (Island Press, 2002). For information on obtaining a copy of the Spring 2003 issue of Conservation In Practice, log onto www.conservationbiology.org/InPractice or call 703-276-2384. • "Making her dream come true" is an article that ran in the April 24, 2003 edition of Agri News. It features Aimee Finley, a Land Stewardship Project Farm Beginnings™ participant from southeast Minnesota. • "Farm Beginnings™ turns dream into reality" is an article that appeared in the April 17, 2003 edition of Agri News. It describes the experiences of a participant in the Land Stewardship Project's Farm Beginnings™ program. • "The state of dairy farming" is a series of stories on Minnesota's dairy industry that was broadcast on Minnesota Public Radio during the week of April 14, 2003. It features interviews with Land Stewardship Project members Dan French and Evan Schmeling, as well as LSP Policy Program
Director Mark Schultz. The Minnesota Public Radio Web site also features a commentary by LSP farmer-member Dave Minar. • "Group opens market doors for sustainable growers" is an article that appeared in the March 26, 2003, edition of The Country Today. It describes the Midwest Food Alliance eco-label, a joint initiative of the Land Stewardship Project and Cooperative Development Services. • "Helping Hands" is an article that appeared in the March 2003 issue of Independent Banker magazine. It describes the Land Stewardship Project's Farm Beginnings™ program. • "Putting Nature Back into the Farm" is a review of The Farm as Natural Habitat that ran in the Winter 2003 issue of Organica magazine. • "Food for Thought: Better Bacon" is an article on sustainable pork production that appeared in the March/April 2003 issue of Sierra Magazine. It features LSP farmer-members Tom Frantzen and JimVanDerPol. • "Partnerships in Agriculture And Conservation" is a review of the Land Stewardship Project's book, The Farm as Natural Habitat. It appeared in the January 2003 issue of the journal Ecology. • "A way to whitewash factory farms" is a letter to the editor that appeared in the Jan. 16, 2003, edition of Agri News. It was written by LSP's Paul Sobocinski. • "Hog heaven" is an article on sustainable pork production that appeared in the Jan. 16, 2003, edition of the Star Tribune's TASTE section. It features LSP farmer-members LeeAnn and Jim VanDerPol, Eric and Lisa Klein, and Irene and Tom Frantzen. • "Peace with earth" is an article that ran in the December 29, 2002, Outdoors section of the Minneapolis Star Tribune. It features the farm of Land Stewardship Project members Dave and Florence Minar. • "Reconnecting Farms and Ecosystems--If It Pays" is a review of the LSP book, The Farm as Natural Habitat, that appeared in the Nov. 15, 2002, edition of the journal Science. • "The Other Political Pork" is an editorial that appeared in the Nov. 10, 2002, edition of the New York Times. It calls for an end to the mandatory pork checkoff. • "Smart Agriculture" is a review of the LSP book, The Farm As Natural Habitat: Reconnecting Food Systems With Ecosystems, which appeared in the November/December 2002 issue of Sierra magazine. • "Judge Overturns Fee Farmers Pay for Pork Ads" is an article that appeared in the Oct. 28, 2002, New York Times. It describes a major court victory that terminates the mandatory pork checkoff. During the past few years, the Land Stewardship Project and other members of the Campaign for Family Farms have been working with family hog farmers to end the checkoff program. • "Cream of the Crop" is a review of the LSP book The Farm as Natural Habitat,which appeared in the Oct. 21, 2002 edition of Grist Magazine. • "Poll finds broad support for family farmers" appeared in the Oct. 10, 2002, edition of Agri News. It describes the results of an opinion poll conducted by the Minnesota Environmental Partnership (MEP). LSP is a member of MEP. • "Suit over smells" is an article that appeared in the Mankato Free Press on Oct. 9, 2002. It describes LSP's involvement in a potentially precedent-setting nuisance lawsuit involving a factory hog farm. • "Farming Without the Factory" is an AlterNet article that appeared on Sept. 23, 2002. It describes how the Land Stewardship Project and the Midwest Food Alliance are working to bring sustainably-produced livestock products to consumers. • "Just Starting Out" ran in the Sept. 26, 2002 edition of Agri News. It is a package of stories on the Land Stewardship Project's Farm Beginnings™ program. • "Farmers Fight Checkoff Rip-Off" is an AlterNet story that appeared on Aug. 27, 2002. It describes efforts by the Land Stewardship Project and the Campaign for Family Farms to end the mandatory pork checkoff tax. www.alternet.org/story.html?StoryID=13950 • "Manure Matters" is a feature story that appeared in the July/August 2002 Minnesota Conservation Volunteer. It features Land Stewardship Project Board member and farmer Jim VanDerPol. www.dnr.state.mn.us/volunteer/julaug02/feedlots.html •Case is made for small farms is a book review of The Farm as Natural Habitat that ran in the May 26 Des Moines Register. • "Farmers contribute to book on alternatives" is an article that appeared in the May 7, 2002, issue of Agri News. It describes the Land Stewardship Project's new book, The Farm as Natural Habitat:Reconnecting Food Systems with Ecosystems. • On April 22, 2002, LSP Associate Director Dana Jackson was a guest on Minnesota Public Radio's Midmorning program during a special Earth Day-themed show. Dana discussed LSP's new book, The Farm as Natural Habitat: Reconnecting Food Systems with Ecosystems, and fielded call-in questions related to agriculture, food and land stewardship. Listen to the show at http://news.mpr.org/programs/midmorning/listings/mm20020422.shtml • "Senate debates conservation in farm bill" is a Nov. 5, 2001, Minnesota Public Radio story that describes how LSP member Dave Serfling's diverse farm is penalized by current Federal farm programs. http://news.mpr.org/features/200111/05_losure_senatefarm/. • "Wellstone hails Farm Bill amendment: Senator speaks at Land Stewardship Project meeting" is an article that appeared in the Jan. 10, 2002, edition of the New Ulm Journal. • "Factory Farming's Faulty Foundation" is an article that appeared in the Feb. 18, 1999, edition of the High Plains Reader. It was written by Land Stewardship Letter editor Brian DeVore. • "Gambling on the Karst?" is a story that was broadcast by Minnesota Public Radio on Sept. 10, 2001. It features LSP members Bob and Eloda Wood and discusses the environmental risks large-scale factory livestock operations pose to water quality in southeast Minnesota: http://news.mpr.org/features/200109/10_losurem_karst/ •"Mr. Serfling goes to Washington: Preston farmer testifies before Senate Ag Committee" is a story that appeared in the Aug. 6, 2001, edition of the Filmore County Journal. It describes testimony given recently by LSP member Dave Serfling. www.fillmorecountyjournal.com •"Dead Zone Puzzle" is an article that appeared in the July/August issue of the Minnesota Conservation Volunteer. It describes LSP member Dan Specht's efforts to reduce his farm's contribution to the Gulf of Mexico "dead zone." http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/volunteer/julaug01/hypoxia.html • The June 11, 2001, edition of the New York Times featured a front page article entitled " Unpopular Fee Makes Activists of Hog Farmers." The article describes the USDA's overturning of the referendum vote to end the mandatory pork checkoff. LSP and other members of the National Campaign for Family Farms were responsible for bringing the pork checkoff tax to a vote. www.nytimes.com/2001/06/11/national/11PORK.html • In an article entitled "The Last Farm Crisis," which appeared in the Nov. 20, 2000 issue of The Nation, LSP member Richard Levins is quoted. www.thenation.com/docPrint.mhtml?i=20001120&s=greider • Minnesota Public Radio broadcast this story on October 9, 2000 on LSP's Farm Beginnings™ program: The Next Wave of Farmers, by Art Hughes • As part of Minnesota Public Radio's September, 2000 Fighting the Superbug series, two stories feature LSP farmer-members:Mike Noble in A Race Against Time, by Tom Scheck • This summer, Time Magazine did a special issue devoted to the Mississippi River, "Down the Mississippi: The Pulse of America." An article on the battle over river traffic, "How Fast Should It Flow?" by Mark Thompson, mentions LSP member-farmer Dan Specht, who has a diverse crop and livestock farm near McGregor, Iowa www.time.com/time/reports/mississippi/river.html • The Summer 2000 issue of Yes! magazine features "Hog Heaven" an article on farmers who are producing pork sustainably. LSP members Tom Frantzen and Dave Serfling are featured www.yesmagazine.org/14foodforlife/devore.htm • In the May 2000 issue of BioCycle Magazine, organic farmers Jeff and Pam Riesgraf are featured in "Composting Reduces Fuel and Labor Costs on Family Farms" www.jgpress.com/BCArticles/2000/050072.html • An article appeared in the January/February 1999 issue of Sierra featuring several LSP members: "Bringing the Land Back to Life" www.sierraclub.org/sierra/199901/goodfarms.asp
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