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2008
- July 23, 2008: Spots Available in 2008-2009 MN Beginning Farmer Course
- June 22, 2008: Alternative Pork Production Workshop July 28 in St. Charles
- June 21, 2008: Alternative Pork Production Workshop July 16 in Redwood Falls
- June 19, 2008: ‘Local Foods & Economic Development Tour’ July 8-9 in Western MN & Eastern SD
- June 18, 2008: Land Stewardship Project Annual Hog Roast/Summer Celebration July 20 at Haugen Farm Near Canton
- June 12, 2008: LSP Haulers’ List to Help Farmers in Region Lower Fuel & Labor Costs
- June 5, 2008: LSP Policy & Organizing Program Open House & Cookout June 26 in Minneapolis
- May 15, 2008: LSP Statement on Congressional Passage of 2008 Farm Bill
- May 14, 2008: Intro to Grazing & Pasture Assessment Workshop/Field Day June 21 in Canby
- May 13, 2008: Farm Beginnings Field Day to Feature On-Farm Dairy Processing & Pasture Livestock June 14 in New Prague
- May 2, 2008: MN Farmers Urge President to Sign 2008 Farm Bill
- April 29, 2008: St. Croix River Valley Farmer-Buyer Connection Workshop June 26
- April 28, 2008:
Farm Beginnings Pork Production Field Day May 3 Near Kerkhoven
- April 17, 2008: Area Farmers to be Surveyed on Transportation Needs the Week of April 21-25
- April 15, 2008: U of M Approves New Sustainable & Organic Ag Programs
- April 9, 2008: Soils & Forage Workshop April 19 in Lamberton
- March 23, 2008: Pasture-Based Dairying Field Day April 26 Near Goodhue
- March 22, 2008: ‘Intro to Grazing’ Workshop April 12 in La Crosse
- March 21, 2008: ‘Organic 101’ Workshop April 1 in La Crosse
- March 19, 2008: Congressional Ag Leaders Agree to Farm Bill Conservation Funding
- March 7, 2008: Meeting for Farmers & Food Buyers March 18 in Milan
- March 4, 2008: 2008 CSA Farm Directory Helps Twin Cities Consumers ‘Put a Face on Their Food’
- February 25, 2008: Financial Incentives Proposed for Farmers to Produce the Next Generation of Bioenergy Crops
- February 18, 2008: Producer Rights & Fair Trade Featured at Local Foods Forum & Expo March 7 in Winona
- February 15, 2008: Local Farmers & Chefs Featured at Twin Cities Food & Wine Experience Feb. 23-24
- February 14, 2008: MN Farmers Call for Greater Conservation Security Program Investment in Peterson Farm Bill Conference Proposal
- February 8, 2008: LSP Announces "Renewing Family Farms & Rural Minnesota" 2008 State Policy Platform (pdf document)
- February 1, 2008: LSP’s Dana Jackson Receives ‘Sustainable Woman of Agriculture’ Award
- January 31, 2008: Farmers Travel to D.C. to Support Beginning Farmer Provisions & Passage of the Farm Bill
- January 29, 2008: Buy Fresh Buy Local Launches Winter Series of Farmer Meetings in St. Croix River Valley
- January 16, 2008: ‘Getting Local Food onto Local Menus’ Subject of Jan. 29 Meeting in Marshall
- January 4, 2008: 2008 Capitol Family Farm Breakfast Feb. 19 in Saint Paul
2007
- December 14, 2007: LSP Statement on the Senate Farm Bill: A Mixed Bag
- December 9, 2007: LSP’s Farm Beginnings® at Common Roots Cafe in Minneapolis this Winter
- December 8, 2007: ‘Farming into the Next Generation’ Workshop this Feb. & March in Lewiston
- November 21, 2007: Sustainable Business Workshop Dec. 1 in Milan
- November 20, 2007: Natural Animal Health & Nutrition Workshop Dec. 11 in Altura
- November 17, 2007: ‘Benefit Shopping Night’ for LSP at Ten Thousand Villages & Chipotle Nov. 28
- November 2, 2007: $288 Billion Farm Bill to be Finalized by U.S. Senate Next Week
- October 18, 2007: Senate Farm Bill Deal Leaves Beginning Farmers Out
- October 15, 2007: LSP Member-Farmers Applaud New USDA Grass-Fed Meat Labeling Standards
- October 5, 2007: Report Finds Rewarding Farmers Based on Real Results Increases Environmental Benefits
- September 27, 2007: Stillwater Farmers’ Market Attendance Remains Strong with 1 Month to Go
- September 25, 2007: Flooded Out Farmers Eligible to Apply for Assistance from Sow the Seeds Fund
- September 21, 2007: Citizen Lawsuit on Mower County Feedlot Officer Controversy to be Heard Sept. 25 in Austin
- September 20, 2007: Forum on Pesticide Pollution & Fundraiser to Support MPCA Whistleblower Oct. 10 in NE Minneapolis
- September 6, 2007: Spots Available in MN-WI Beginning Farmer Course
- August 30, 2007: National Local Foods Movement Arrives in St. Croix River Valley with ‘Buy Fresh, Buy Local’ Campaign
- August 22, 2007: ‘Raising Farmers Barn Raising’ to Celebrate Beginning Farmers & LSP Oct. 6 Near Fountain
- August 20, 2007: Nationally-Acclaimed Chef Lucia Watson Featured at Harvest Feast Sept. 23 in Winona
- August 18, 2007: Background on Mower County Feedlot Officer Controversy
- August 9, 2007: LSP’s Proposal for an Ongoing Organic Program at the University of Minnesota
- August 6, 2007: LSP Marks 25th Anniversary with Picnic & Farm Beginnings Graduation Aug. 19 in Granite Falls
- July 30, 2007: Beginning Farmer Profile: Young MN Couple Launches a Dairy with Goals, Grass & Grit
- July 3, 2007: Cold Climate Permaculture Featured Aug. 3-4 in Montevideo
- July 2, 2007: LSP’s ‘Celebrating the Past-Moving into the Future’ Event to Feature MN Secretary of State Mark Ritchie Aug. 2 in Minneapolis
- June 28, 2007: Local Farmers & Chefs Featured at State Fair Aug. 28 During 5th Annual Minnesota Cooks Event
- June 27, 2007: LSP 25th Anniversary Celebration to Feature Hog Roast & Potluck Near Lewiston July 22
- June 26, 2007: Conservation Security Program Funding Restored
- June 21, 2007: Farm Beginnings Announces 2007-2008 Course Locations & Deadline
- June 20, 2007: LSP’s ‘Keeping the Land & People Together’ Event Sold Out
- May 29, 2007: Author Wendell Berry Featured at ‘Keeping the Land & People Together’ June 29 in St. Paul
- May 17, 2007: LSP Farm Beginnings Tour on CSA, Livestock & Conservation June 27 Near Plainview
- May 16, 2007: LSP Farm Beginnings Tour on Livestock Production/Marketing Near Hutchinson June 2
- May 16, 2007: Beginning Farmer & Rancher Opportunity Act Introduced in Congress
- May 15, 2007: LSP State Capitol Update
- May 2, 2007: LSP Marks 25 Years of ‘Keeping the Land & People Together’ with Special Events, Publications & New Logo
- April 19, 2007: Study Finds Conservation Security Program a Catalyst for Midwest Farm Conservation; Program Popular Among Farmers Despite Funding Cuts
- April 10, 2007: LSP to Participate in Global Warming Day of Action April 14 in Saint Paul
- April 6, 2007: LSP State Capitol Update
- March 29, 2007: Farm Beginnings Launches Statewide Series of Tours & Workshops on Farm Start-ups April 21 in Milan
- March 28, 2007: Congressional Subcommittee Hears Testimony about Beginning Farmers & 2007 Farm Bill from LSP
- March 27, 2007: Wine Tasting to Benefit LSP April 16 in Minneapolis
- March 19, 2007: Record Number of CSA Vegetable Farms Featured in 2007 Twin Cities Directory
- March 18, 2007: LSP State Capitol Update
- March 8, 2007: 2 Key Senate Committees Take Steps Toward Making Minn. a National Leader in Sustainable & Organic Farming
- March 1, 2007: Healthy Foods and Health Care Keynote 2nd Annual Local Foods Forum March 9 in Winona
- February 28, 2007: 'Woody Florals' March 24 in Sacred Heart
- February 27, 2007: Holistic Workshop March 17 in Cokato
- February 26, 2007: SE MN Farm Records & Taxes Workshops in March
- February 23, 2007: Farm Beginnings Field Day on Milan Farm Postponed Until March 3
- February 19, 2007: Local Foods Forum & Expo March 9 in Winona
- February 16, 2007: Wedge Co-op Awards Local Nonprofits $50,000 in Grants Through Annual WedgeShare Program
- February 15, 2007: House Ag Committee Takes Action to Make Minnesota a National Leader in Sustainable & Organic Farming
- February 8, 2007: MN Bill to Help Beginning Farmers With Access to Land Moves Forward
- February 6, 2007: LSP Announces "Renewing Family Farms & Rural Minnesota" State Policy Platform (pdf document)
- January 26, 2007: Farm Beginnings Launches Statewide Series of
Tours & Workshops on Farm Start-ups Feb. 24 in Milan
- January 25, 2007: LSP Family Farm Breakfast at the Capitol Feb. 6
- January 24, 2007: Sustainable Organic Dairy Field Day Feb. 13 in Morris
- January 18, 2007: LSP Hog Raffle Drawings Feb. 15 in Montevideo
- January 11, 2007: LSP Announces Dave Serfling Memorial Fund
for Sustainable Agriculture Education
2006
- December 21, 2006: Organic Dairy Field Day Feb. 13 in Morris
- December 7, 2006: Farmers Push Farm Bill Reform During D.C. Trip
- November 27, 2006: Learn About Buying Local, Sustainably-Raised Food Dec. 14 at LSP’s White Bear Lake Office
- November 27, 2006: Dairy Financial Analysis Workshop Dec. 7 in Lewiston
- November 22, 2006: Schedule F Tax Help Topic of Workshop Nov. 28 in Lewiston
- November 11, 2006: Judge Tells National Pork Board: No Checkoff Funds for Factory Farm Pollution Immunity Program
- October 11, 2006: Minnesota Farm & Conservation Organizations Call for 2007 Farm Bill Reform
- October 10, 2006: Beginning Farmer Panel Discussion Oct. 16 in Hutchinson
- October 4, 2006: Online Stewardship Auction Oct. 26-Nov. 2
- September 23, 2006: Renowned Rural Journalist from India to Speak Oct. 4 at U of M
- September 21, 2006: 2006 Edition of MN Township Zoning Guide Now Available
- September 12, 2006: POP Local Food Guide Deadline Sept. 25
- September 7, 2006: MN Beginning
Farmer Class Deadline Sept. 22
- September 5, 2006: MN Beginning Farmer
Class Deadline Extended to Sept. 22
- August 30, 2006: Investigations Show
Minn. Farm & Food Coalition Ads on WCCO Misleading
- August 24, 2006: Locally Grown Vegetables
in Winter? Learn on Sept. 9 how a Milan Farmer is Making it Possible
- August 23, 2006: LSP & Other
CFF Members Send Letter to USDA Calling for Checkoff-Funded Ads on WCCO
to be Pulled (PDF document)
- August 15, 2006: Ripley Township
Prevails in Mega-Dairy’s Legal Challenge
- August 15, 2006: State Fair Minnesota
Cooks Event to Bring Together Farmers, Consumers & Chefs Aug. 29
- August 12, 2006: Land Stewardship
Project & Food Alliance to Highlight Sustainable Food, Farming at
State Fair Sept. 1
- August 10, 2006: MN Beginning Farmer
Course Deadline Sept. 1
- July 22, 2006: LSP Farm Bill Testimony
at U.S. House Ag Committee Hearing
- July 21, 2006: LSP: Conservation
& Beginning Farmer Initiatives Should be Priorities of New Farm
Bill
- July 20, 2006: LSP’s Annual
Hog Roast to Feature Keynote by Livestock Farming Expert Richard Ness
Aug. 5 Near Plainview
- July 11, 2006: LSP's Policy &
Organizing Program Open House, Cookout & Silent Auction July 19
in Minneapolis
- June 21, 2006: CSP & Organic
Grazing Featured at Farm Field Day Near McGregor July 14
- June 15, 2006: Campaign for Family
Farms Dismisses Mandatory Pork Checkoff Lawsuit, Vows to Continue Work
to Oppose Corporate Consolidation in the Livestock Industry
- June 13, 2006: Rural Heritage, Future
of Farming Featured At Kickapoo Country Fair July 29-30
- June 7, 2006: Forage & Grazing
Management Featured At Expo June 23 Near Spring Valley
- May 25, 2006: Pasture Walk June 6
Near Canton
- May 17, 2006: Sustainable Garden
Tour & Supper June 3 Near Winona
- May 15, 2006: Willmar Community Garden
Kick-off Meeting May 24
- May 15, 2006: Farm Tour on Low-cost
Milking Parlors June 3 in SE Minn. & SW Wis
- April 17, 2006: Community Food and
Farm Festival May 6-7 at State Fair Grounds
- April 12, 2006: West African Farmer
to Lead International Dialogue April 22 in Willmar
- April 12, 2006: West African Farmer
to Lead International Dialogue April 21 in Lewiston
- April 11, 2006: ‘Minnesotans
Value Strong Local Democracy’ is Theme of LSP Radio Spots
- March 31, 2006: House & Senate
Ag Committees Pass Bills to Help Beginning Farmers Get Access to Land
- March 31, 2006: Economist to Speak
on Market Power in Agriculture April 18 in Morris
- March 29, 2006: Minn. Women Farmers
Featured in Voices Film & Discussion April 7 in Plainview
- March 22, 2006: ‘Market Gardening:
Alternative Ways to Profit from Produce’ March 30 in Willmar
- March 20, 2006: Sowing the Seeds
of Hunger Screening April 6 at U of M
- March 16, 2006: LSP Applauds Passage
of Dairy Investment Credit out of House Committee
- March 9, 2006: ‘What Will Be
in the Fields Tomorrow?’ Performance March 16 in Morris
- March 8, 2006: Time is Now to Reserve
Your Share in a Community Supported Farm
- March 2, 2006: Producing & Marketing
Meat & Dairy Goats Workshop in Marshall March 18
- March 1, 2006: SYSCO Minnesota Named
Food Alliance 'Keeper of the Vision' for 2006
- March 1, 2006: Cannon Falls Cattle
Firm Named Food Alliance ‘Keeper of the Vision’ for 2006
- March 1, 2006: Kerkhoven Farm Family
Named Food Alliance ‘Keeper of the Vision’ for 2006
- February 28, 2006: Majority in Claremont
Oppose City Annexation of Rural Mega-Dairy Site
- February 23, 2006: "Insider
Tips" Workshop on Farm Credit March 11 in Montevideo
- February 16, 2006: ‘Future
of Agriculture’ Discussion with Fred
Kirschenmann Featured on LSP Podcasts
- February 2, 2006: LSP Testifies in
Support of Dairy Investment Tax Credit
- January 26, 2006: New LSP Podcast
Features Sustainable Ag, Family Farming & Local Foods Issues
- January 25, 2006: Food Alliance Midwest
Holds 5th Annual Meeting Feb. 8 in Twin Cities
- January 9, 2006: LSP Mourns the Loss
of a Leader in Sustainable Agriculture & Family Farming
- January 9, 2006: Real Dirt on
Farmer John Film & Farmer Panel Discussion to be Featured Jan.
20 in Minneapolis
2005
- December 21, 2005: ‘Family Farms’ Art Show Begins Jan. 9 in Northfield, Minn.
- December 20, 2005: The Real Dirt on Farmer John Film to Feature CSA Farming Jan. 20 in Minneapolis
- November 29, 2005: Learn About Buying Local, Sustainably-Raised Food Dec. 15 at the Land Stewardship Project’s White Bear Lake Office
- November 23, 2005: Gov. Pawlenty Proposes to Dramatically Weaken Environmental Standards for State’s Largest Feedlot
- November 21, 2005: Land Stewardship Project Holiday Open Houses Dec. 15
- November 21, 2005: Frances Moore Lappé’s LSP Talk to be Broadcast on Minnesota Public Radio Tuesday, Nov. 22
- November 8, 2005: Land Stewardship Project Statement on 2006 Federal Budget Reconciliation
- November 2, 2005: Land Stewardship Project Response to Ripley Dairy LLC Investors Announcing Intent to Stop Development of Proposed Mega-Dairy
- November 1, 2005: Frances Moore Lappé to Speak on her Latest Book, Democracy’s Edge, Nov. 18 in Minneapolis
- October 27, 2005: LSP Partners with USDA to Expand Farm Beginnings™ Outreach in Minn. & Surrounding States
- October 19, 2005: Senate Agriculture Committee cuts $3 billion from the 2006 Ag Budget
- October 13, 2005: ‘Insider Tips’ Workshop on Farm Credit Nov. 11-12 in Montevideo
- October 12, 2005: ‘Insider Tips’ Workshop on Farm Credit Nov. 4-5 in southeast Minnesota
- October 7, 2005: "Land Stewardship Project Statement on 2006 Federal Ag Budget" calls for no cuts to CSP and nutrition programs, along with meaningful subsidy payment limits.
- September 22, 2005: Celebrate Local Food, Farmers & Eating Out During
‘Dine Fresh Dine Local’ Oct. 11 in the Twin Cities
- September 19, 2005: Field Day to Feature Pasture Livestock Production Direct Marketing Oct. 8 Near Kerkhoven
- September 9, 2005: Minn. Beginning Farmer Course Deadline Extended to Oct. 1
- September 6, 2005: Farm Aid’s Willie Nelson Launches Campaign for Hurricane-Stricken Farmers
- August 28, 2005: Conservation Security Program Field Day Sept. 8 in Southwest Iowa
- August 24, 2005: Local Ingredients, Local Chefs at the Minnesota State Fair
- August 23, 2005: Minn. Beginning Farmer Course Deadline Sept. 15 - Farm Beginnings™ Starts 9th Year
- August 1, 2005: Minnesota Cooks Brings State Fair Food to a Whole New Level
Aug. 30
- July 27, 2005: Beef Grazing Workshop Aug. 3 Near Holstein
- July 26, 2005: Sustainable Agriculture Benefit Show Aug. 7 at Triple Rock Social Club
- July 8, 2005: ‘Improving Student Nutrition & Behavior With Local Foods’ Aug. 18 in Montevideo
- July 1, 2005: LSP Policy Open House July 14 in South Minneapolis
- June 25, 2005: Southeast Minnesota Forage Exposition July 14 near Spring Valley
- June 24, 2005: ‘Insider Tips’ Workshop on Farm Credit July 15-16 near Altura
- June 23, 2005: ‘Insider Tips’ Workshop on Farm Credit July 8-9 in Montevideo
- June 10, 2005: Attorney General Hatch to Keynote Land Stewardship Project’s ‘Food, Family & Farming’ Event & Hog Roast June 25 Near Lewiston
- May 21, 2005: CFF Statement on Today’s U.S. Supreme Court Ruling on the Mandatory Beef Checkoff Case
- May 4, 2005: Hutchinson Field Day to Feature Pasture Livestock, On-farm Processing & Direct Marketing May 14
- April 27, 2005: Sustainable Landscape Design Garden Tour May 15 in Winona
- April 22, 2005: Meet the ‘Faces Behind Your Food’ at the Community Food & Farm
Festival April 30-May 1
- April 15, 2005: African Rural Leader Says Uncapped Subsidies Have Negative Impacts Here & Abroad
- April 7, 2005: West African Rural Leader to Speak on Negative Impacts of Crop Subsidies April 14 in Granite Falls
- March 29, 2005: Minn. Ads Call for Limits on Ag Subsidies Newspaper, Radio Spots Call for Passage of Senate Bill
- March 24, 2005: Hatch: Local Control Key to Healthy Rural Communities.
Over 200 people attend Land Stewardship Project meeting on Protecting Township Rights & Promoting Livestock on Family Farms
- March 19, 2005: USDA Announces Conservation Security Program Sign-up to Begin March 28
- March 18, 2005: Workshop on Producing Hogs for High Value Markets March 24 in Redwood Falls
- March 17, 2005: Local Farmers Featured on Voices of Minnesota Farm Women TV Broadcast Premiere April 6
- March 13, 2005: LSP to Present Information on Sustainable Farming at ‘Rally for Ducks, Wetlands and Clean Water’ on April 2
- March 7, 2005: Time is Now to Reserve Your Share in a Community Supported Farm. 2005 Twin Cities CSA Directory Available
- February 24, 2005: Learn About Buying Local, Sustainably-Raised Food March 8 at the Land Stewardship Project’s White Bear Lake Office
- February 8, 2005: Study: More Year-Round Plant Cover Could Produce Environmental, Economic Green
- January 27, 2005: Study: Minnesota Water Quality Could Benefit From More Grass & Hay Cover
- January 25, 2005: Author/Activist Frances Moore Lappé in Winona Feb. 11. Winner of the ‘Alternative Nobel Prize’ to Speak on Democracy & Hunger
- January 20, 2005: Ripley Residents Concerned About Mega-Dairy’s Potential Negative Impacts
- January 10, 2005: Minn. Farm Groups & Legislators Push for Dairy Policy That Passes the "96% Test"
- January 7, 2005: Author/Activist Frances Moore Lappe´ in Winona Feb. 11
2004
- December 12, 2004: Scholarships Available for Extension Educators to Attend Food Alliance Midwest Meeting Feb. 10
- December 8, 2004: U.S. Supreme Court Hears Arguments on Mandatory Checkoff Program Today
- December 2, 2004: Learn About Buying Local, Sustainably-Raised Food Dec. 16 at
the Land Stewardship Project’s White Bear Lake Office
- Novembr 30, 2004: Land Stewardship Project Offices to Host Holiday Socials in December
- November 17, 2004: 5,000 Minnesotans tell Gov. Pawlenty: Local Control & Environmental Protections Must Stay
- October 25, 2004: ‘Voices of Minn. Farm Women’ Movie Premieres Nov. 4 in Morris
- October 22, 2004: ‘Celebrating Foods From Our Land’ Nov. 9 in Alexandria Minn. NRCS Chief to Keynote
- October 18, 2004: Local Writer to Read From Farm Stories Nov. 8 in Lewiston
- October 1, 2004: Citizen Task Force Calls for Policies that Promote Livestock on Family Farms
- September 21, 2004: “Johnny O’s Crowd Pleasin’ Lip Smackin’ Chili” will Defend its Title Oct. 2 at the 5th Annual Western Minn. Chili Cook-Off During the Minnesota River Revival
- September 20, 2004: Pasture Improvement & Innovative Silage Feeding Featured at Milan Field Day Sept. 25
- September 17, 2004: Minnesota Farm Beginnings™ Program Receives Grant for 3-State Pilot Expansion
- September 10, 2004: ‘Dine Fresh Dine Local’ Restaurant Event Oct. 5 in Twin Cities
- September 2, 2004: The Connections Between Animal & Human Nutrition to be Explored at Forum Sept. 16 in Montevideo
- August 19, 2004: Slow Food Fundraising Event Tuesday, Sept. 7 in Watson
- August 11, 2004: Township Farmers & Residents Oppose Visit by Corporate Ag Interests
- August 3, 2004: Farm Beginnings™ Potluck/Celebration Aug. 7 Near Fountain
- August 2, 2004: Deadline for Beginning Farmer Course Oct. 5 . Farm Beginnings™ Class Starts Oct. 23
- July 28, 2004: Farm and Rural Groups Critical of Pawlenty’s Agenda for Livestock Agriculture
- July 7, 2004: Governor’s Livestock Task Force Recommendations Could Undermine Independent Farmers, Local Democracy
- June 22, 2004: LSP Policy Open House/Cookout July 21 in Minneapolis
- June 21, 2004: Grazing & Haying Field Day July 7 near Spring Valley
- June 18, 2004: Plainview Farmer Finds Grass Farming Green Economically & Environmentally
- June 15, 2004: Land Stewardship Project Annual Meeting Will Celebrate Local Food and Sustainable Livestock Farming June 26
- June 10, 2004: USDA Sets CSP Sign-up to Start July 6 in Selected Watersheds
- June 6, 2004: Ripley Township Supervisor and Residents Form Task Force to Study Township Planning & Zoning
- June 2, 2004: Legislation Provides Dollars for On-Farm Innovation & Environmental Improvements
- May 24, 2004: Supreme Court Decides To Hear Arguments on Mandatory Beef Checkoff Program
- May 22, 2004: Organic Dairying for Birds & Profit Topic of Field Day June 16 Near Plainview
- May 20: Township Rights Survive Legislative Attacks. Principle of Local Control Still Alive in Minnesota
- May 19, 2004: LSP: USDA Hamstrings Conservation Security Program Through Restricted Watershed Approach
- May 18, 2004: Legislative Roundup: Bill Allowing Foreign Investors to Own Minn. Dairy Farms Passes
- May 11, 2004: Intergenerational Dialogue Focuses on Hunger at Home & Abroad
- May 7, 2004: Grazing Workshop June 8-9 in Morris
- April 22, 2004: CFF Calls on U.S. Supreme Court to Let Checkoff End
- April 16, 2004: LSP Field Days to Cover Grazing, Vegetable Production, CSA, On-Farm Processing, Swine Production & Organics
- April 12, 2004: Senate Passes Bill Allowing Foreign Investors to Own Minnesota Dairy Farms
- April 9, 2004: Community Food & Farm Festival May 1-2 at State Fair Grounds
- March 16, 2004: Speaker: Consolidation in Agriculture Affects Local Township Government
- March 12, 2004: National Expert on Consolidation in Ag Featured at March 15 ‘Townships & Livestock’ Meeting in Willmar
- March 10, 2004: Bill Allowing Foreign Investors to Own Minnesota Farmland Resurfaces
- March 5, 2004: Researcher: Livestock Can Play Big Role in Solving Minnesota’s Water Quality Problems
- March 3, 2004: A Record 10,000 Comments on Conservation Security Program Sent to USDA
- February 28, 2004: 'Public Seeds-Public Goods' Report Examines Public Plant Breeding Issue
- February 23, 2004: Minn. Farm Groups Come Together to Promote Livestock Farmers & Rural Communities
- February 23, 2004: Time is Now to Reserve Your Share in a Community Supported Farm 2004 Twin Cities CSA Directory Available
- February 16, 2004: Proposed Bills Could Weaken Township & City Power to Fend off Unwanted Development
- February 13, 2004: Send Comments Instantly on Proposed CSP Rules During the Midwest Organic Conference
- February 11, 2004: Tour of ‘Greenhouse Swine’ Operation to be Featured During Farm Beginnings™ Express Bus Trip March 26
- February 4, 2004: ‘Passing Farmland onto the Next Generation’ Brainstorming Session Feb. 17 in Lewiston
- February 2, 2004: Cornillie Legacy Lives on Through Farm Beginnings™ Donation
- January 22, 2004: Farm Business Planning Workshops in S.E & Western Minn. Jan., Feb. & March
- January 16, 2004: New Conservation Security Program Could Help Southeast Minnesota Farms & Land
- January 15, 2004: Pig Power Meeting to Feature Drug-Free Marketing Opportunities Jan. 28 in Redwood Falls
- January 9, 2004: Food Alliance Midwest Annual Meeting Feb. 12
- January 8, 2004: ‘Farm Beginnings™ Express’ to Roll Across Southern Minn. & Southeast S. Dak. March 26
2003
- December 18, 2003: Get Your 2004 Renewing the Countryside Calendar Today
- December 17, 2003: Bush Administration Releases Draft Rules For Conservation Security Program, Abandoning its Stall Tactics. Statement by Mark Schultz, Land Stewardship Project Policy Program Director
- December 10, 2003: Beginning Farmer & Rancher Conference Opens Registration With Special Web Site. Land Stewardship Project to Sponsor Bus to March 27 Conference
- December 3, 2003: Bobino Anniversary Celebrates Local Food, Local Farmers & Local Chefs While Benefiting Land Stewardship Project
- December 2, 2003: Farmers Call on USDA to Issue Conservation Security Program Rules Immediately
- November 24, 2003: Swine Scientist: As Industry Consolidates, New Opportunities for Family Farmer Niche Markets Open Up
- November 21, 2003: Land Stewardship Project Offices to Host Holiday Socials in December
- November 6, 2003: Bobino Café & Wine Bar's 7th Anniversary to Benefit Land Stewardship Project on Nov. 17
- November 4, 2003: 'Pig Power' Workshop to Feature Alternative Swine Housing Nov. 20 in Morris
- October 27, 2003: 'Realities & Opportunities' Theme of Beginning Farmer & Rancher Conference Slated for March 27
- October 22, 2003: Court Rules Pork Checkoff Unconstitutional; Checkoff's Days are Numbered
- October 22, 2003: Lewiston to Host Farm as Natural Habitat Book Reading Nov. 6
- October 21, 2003: 1% Sunday at Bluff Country Supports LSP on Oct. 26
- October 17, 2003: Farmer/Educator Survey: Govt. Policy Major Barrier to Adopting Sustainable Ag Techniques
- October 15, 2003: Smithfield's Bid for Farmland Demonstrates Need for Packer Ban, say Farm Groups
- September 30, 2003: 'Red Hot Mama' & 'Ahooha Chili' Set to Burn Their Way into Your Heart at Western Minn. Chili Cook-Off Oct. 11. Entries Due Oct. 7; Music, Farmers' Market, Local Food Featured
- September 29, 2003: New Information on Economics of Grazing to be Presented Oct. 10 at WCROC in Morris
- September 22, 2003: Audrey Arner Leaves Land Stewardship Project After 15 Years of Service; Cathy Twohig Begins Duties as Western Minn. Office Director
- September 20, 2003: 4th Annual Western Minnesota Cook-Off Oct. 11 on Main Street of Montevideo
- September 15, 2003: Popular Beginning Farmer Program Begins New Classes This Fall; Deadline for applications Oct. 7
- September 12, 2003: 'Farming with the Wild' Book Event Oct. 8 in Minneapolis
- September 10, 2003: New Farm Park in Minnetrista to Host Land Stewardship Project's Local Foods Potluck Benefit Sept. 27
- September 9, 2003: Attorney General Hatch concerned over Smithfield Acquisition of Farmland; Says a Federal Ban on Packer Ownership is Needed
- August 28, 2003:Survey: Differing Views on Profit Creates Barriers Between Farmers, Lenders in Minn. & Wis.
- August 1, 2003: LSP Urges Attorney General to Take Action on Smithfield Acquisition of Farmland Industries
- July 25, 2003: 3-Farm Rotational Grazing Tour Aug. 2 Near Canby
- July 25, 2003: PastureLand Cheese Tour, Farm Beginnings™ Picnic Aug. 9 in SE Minn.
- July 22, 2003: Dodge County's Ashland Township Adopts Interim Ordinance for Feedlots
- July 15, 2003: Episcopal Harvest Banquet Highlights Sustainable Ag Aug. 4 in Minneapolis
- July 12, 2003: Sustainable Farm Park Opening Aug. 9 in Twin Cities Area
- July 7, 2003: Southwestern Minn. WELCA Donates Over $12,000 to Farm Beginnings™/Heifer International
- July 3, 2003: House Appropriations Committee Re-opens Farm Bill
- July 3, 2003: Warm Season Grasses Featured at Morris Pasture Walk July 11
- July 2, 2003: Explore the History, Culture & Politics of Corn in Mexico next January
- July 1, 2003: Multi-State Gathering Focuses on Strategies for Training Beginning Farmers
- June 30, 2003: Farmers & Rural Residents File Court Challenge After Dodge County Fails to Order Environmental Review on Factory Hog Farm
- June 27, 2003: Midwest Food Alliance Partnerships Provide Boost for Certified Farmers
- June 26, 2003: Help Save Country of Origin Labeling
- June 25, 2003: Field Day to Feature Organic Vegetable Pest Control & Storage on Aug. 16 Near Wrenshall
- June 21, 2003: Pride of the Prairie Looking for Area Farmers to List in Local Food Guide
- June 20, 2003: Legislature Provides $70,000 for Alternative Swine Research Facility at Morris
- June 17, 2003: Legislation Strips Right of Rural Residents & Family Farmers to Petition for Review of Large Feedlots
- June 14, 2003: Sustainable Ag Credit Survey Shows Gap Between Farmers & Lenders (avalable here as a PDF document)
- June 12, 2003: Appellate Court Ruling Allows Precedent-Setting Nuisance Lawsuit Against Nicollet County Factory Hog Farm to Move Forward
- June 7, 2003: Farmers and Rural Residents Defeat Legislation to Allow Foreign Investors to Own Minnesota Farmland
- June 6, 2003: U of M Ag College to Hold Listening Sessions this Summer
- May 30, 2003: 'Local Foods: From Soil to Table' June 26 in Morris
- May 26, 2003: Grazing & Haying Field Day June 26 near Spring Valley
- May 12, 2003: Campaign for Family Farms Submits Comments Opposing USDA Proposal to Conduct Pork Checkoff Survey
- May 5, 2003: Stop Foreign Investors From Buying Minnesota Dairy Farms
- May 2, 2003: 'Local Food in a Global Market' Discussion May 17 in Mahtomedi
- April 29, 2003: Land Stewardship Project Awards Three Livestock Loans
- April 25, 2003: New Conservation Security Program Web Page Launched
- April 23, 2003: WELCA Raises Funds for Farm Beginnings™ Program
- April 21, 2003: Farmers and Rural Residents to Travel to Capitol On Earth Day to Defend Environmental Review April 17, 2003: Community Foods Day April 23 at UM-Morris. Local Foods, Local farmers Featured on Campu
- April 15, 2003: 'Branding Your Beliefs' Marketing Seminars to be Held April 26 & May 3 in St. Paul
- April 7, 2003: Roots & Fruits Cooperative Produce and Midwest Food Alliance Expand Distribution of Local Food Products Making earth-friendly food choices becomes easier for consumers
- April 3, 2003: Land Stewardship Project's Comments to USDA/NRCS on Proposed Rulemaking for CSP
- April 1, 2003: Sustainable Ag Field Days Set for 2003 in Southeastern & Western Minnesota
- March 28, 2003: Senate Committee to Hear Bill March 31 That Would Repeal Controversial 'Livestock Friendly' County Program
- March 24, 2003: Minnesota Farmers Help Launch Campaign to Ban Packer Ownership of Livestock
- March 19, 2003: 'Grazing for Beginners' Workshop March 25 in Montevideo
- March 14, 2003: Oral Arguments on the Constitutionality of Mandatory Pork Checkoff Heard
- March 12, 2003: Sustainable Agriculture Coalition's Final Comments to USDA/NRCS on Proposed Rulemaking for CSP
- March 10, 2003: Time is Now to Reserve Your Share in a Community Supported Farm - Twin Cities CSA Directory Available
- March 6, 2003: 'Grazing for Beginners' Workshop March 15 in Lewiston
- March 4, 2003: Proposed Rulemaking for the Conservation Security Program (CSP)
- February 22, 2003: Pork Checkoff Case Goes to Appeal March 14
- February 21, 2003: Corporate Power in Ag Meeting March 22 in Ames, Iowa
- February 20, 2003: Citizens' Lobbying Day at Minn. Capitol Feb. 25
- February 4, 2003: Bush Ag budget slashes key conservation programs. Maintains budget-busting subsidies for commodity production
- January 27, 2003: Regional Food Discussion Feb. 8 in Plainview
- January 21, 2003: New Grazing Publication Challenges Idea That Livestock & Water Never Mix
- January 14, 2003: A Letter to Congress on the Need for Restoration of Competition & Fairness to Livestock/Poultry Markets
- January 14, 2003: Coalition Calls for Restoration of Competition & Fairness to Livestock/Poultry Markets
- January 7, 2003: Ban on Packer Ownership of Livestock Introduced in U.S. Senate. Livestock Producers Call on Senators to Support Packer Ban
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2002
- December 18, 2002: Report: Overuse of Livestock Drugs Poses Superbug Risk Alternatives to Subtherapeutic Antibiotics Successfully Utilized by Farmers
- December 9, 2002: Coalition Applauds Risk Management Education. Grants LSP's Farm Beginnings™ Program Awarded $40,000
- December 4, 2002: Campaign for Family Farms Renews Call to Ban Packer Ownership of Livestock: Senator Grassley Commits to introduce packer ban
- November 14, 2002: Hog Farmers Oppose USDA Tactics to Delay End of Checkoff Program
- November 7, 2002: We win! Victory in the Courts! Pork Checkoff is Unconstitutional
- November 6, 2002: Moveable Feast will Celebrate the Foods of the Upper Minnesota River Valley Nov. 21
- October 30, 2002: Senator Paul Wellstone: 1944-2002. A True Friend of Family Farms, Sustainable Agriculture & Rural America
- October 28, 2002: Pork Checkoff is Unconstitutional. Judge orders termination of program in 30 days
- October 25, 2002: Campaign for Family Farms and the Environment. Family Farmers mourn a fallen ally.
- October 21, 2002: LSP to Hold Book Discussions this Fall
- October 17, 2002: MPCA Investigation of Winona County Manure Spill Slow and Inadequate
- October 16, 2002: Region's Bounty Featured in Fall Feast on Oct. 24
- October 11, 2002: The Farm as Natural Habitat to be Discussed Nov. 20
- October 4, 2002: Land Stewardship Project and COACT will File Friend of the Court Briefs in Precedent-Setting Nuisance Lawsuit Against Nicollet County Factory Hog Farm
- September 17, 2002: Farmer Fact Sheets on Conservation Security Program Now Available
- September 9, 2002: Food Choices for Stewardship of the Land & the Table Forum Oct. 7 in Stillwater
- September 9, 2002: Beginning Farmer Program Provides a Realistic Jump Start for Milan Couple
- September 3, 2002: Over 200 join LSP in Celebrating 20 Years
- August 16, 2002: Summit on the Farm Bill & Conservation Programs Sept. 6 Near Windom
- August 14, 2002: LSP Board Members on Almanac Program Aug. 16-18
- August 8, 2002: Judge Orders Environmental Review of Proposed Jenny-O Turkey Confinement in Goodhue County
- July 29, 2002: Popular Beginning Farmer Program Begins New Classes This Fall Deadline for applications Oct. 1
- July 12, 2002: Grazing, Haying Techniques & Beginning Farmer Options Featured at Field Day July 25 in Spring Valley
- July 3, 2002: Warning! Don't give NPPC your "implied consent"
- July 2, 2002: Alternative Swine Field Day Aug. 1 in Morris
- June 27, 2002: Farmers and Rural Residents Will Ask Judge to Order Environmental Review on Corporate Turkey Farm Proposed for Goodhue County
- June 24, 2002: Hog Farmers Hail Judge's Beef Checkoff Ruling. Believe mandatory pork checkoff program could face similar ruling
- June 20, 2002: EQB Rules Against Family Farms &the Environment. Citizens' Concerns Ignored by Top Environmental Board
- June 19, 2002: State Agency Will Make Critical Ruling on Environmental Review of 2 Steele County Factory Hog Farms June 20. Construction at factory farms continues despite EQB's order to stop.
- June 6, 2002: Five Generations from Rural Minnesota Tackle the Issue: The Future of Family Farms-What is at Risk?
- June 5, 2002: 20 Years After Foreclosure, Minnesotans Reconsider the Future of Farming Intergenerational Dialogue to be hosted in Milan June 22
- June 3, 2002: LSP to Celebrate 20 Years of 'Keeping the Land & People Together' Aug. 24 in Mankato, Minn.
- May 23, 2002: Gov. Ventura Deals Severe Blow to the Environment & Agriculture with Veto Pen
- May 16, 2002: Goodhue County's Failure to Require Environmental Review on a Proposed Corporate Turkey Farm to be Challenged in Court by Local Farmers
- May 10, 2002: LSP Policy Program Moves Open House Friday, June 7
- May 8, 2002: "The Big Fat Walleye" Becomes Unofficial Song for 2002 Minnesota Fishing Opener
- May 3, 2002: Foreclosure 20th Anniversary June 21-23 in Milan, Minn.
- April 29, 2002: Land Stewardship Project Statement on Proposed Federal Farm Bill
- April 23, 2002: LSP to Present 'The Landscape of Your Plate' at Living Green Expo
- April 22, 2002: LSP to Give 'Sustaining Lands in Urban Spaces' Presentation April 26 in St. Paul
- April 17, 2002:LSP Announces Earth Day Release of Groundbreaking Book on Farming & the Environment. Minnesota Farmers Featured in Collection of Writings
- April 2, 2002: Campaign for Family Farms Blasts Bush Administration's Appointee to USDA's Antitrust Division
- March 29, 2001: Farmers Hear About Pork Production, Marketing Alternatives in Granite Falls
- March 25, 2002: Community Food & Farm Festival April 27 in St. Paul
- March 18, 2002: LSP Proposes New Forage Acreage Base for Federal Farm Program
- March 14, 2002: Alternative Pork Meeting in Granite Falls Postponed Until March 22
- March 11, 2002: Innovative Pork Production & Marketing Strategies Focus of March 15 Meeting in Granite Falls
- March 9, 2002: Judge Rules for Farmers & Rural Residents, Ordering Environmental Review of Factory Farm in Lac Qui Parle County
- March 8, 2002: Time is Now to Reserve Your Share in a Community Supported Farm. 2002 Twin Cities CSA Directory Available
- February 16, 2002: One of Nation's Largest Factory-style Hog Corporations Buys its First Winona County Farm
- February 15, 2002: Protect Our Water Lobby Day
- February 14, 2002: Land Stewardship Project Statement on the Passage of the Senate Farm Bill
- February 12, 2002: U.S. Senate Votes Again to Ban Packer Ownership of Livestock
- February 8, 2002: Wells Creek Workshop to Help Residents Chart Their Own Future on Feb. 23
- January 24, 2002: Judge Orders Environmental Review of Factory Farm in Waseca County
Press Release Archive: 1996-2001
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