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A Healthy Hub of Activity

1st in a Series on LSP's Soil Health Hubs

On an overcast morning in June, more than a dozen livestock producers gathered in the on-farm cabinetmaking shop of Leslea and Brad Hodgson, situated in the scenic hills near southeastern Minnesota’s Root River. Soon after taking seats on folding chairs arranged in a wide circle, the farmers answered an opening question: “Why am I here?”…  Read More

Farmland for Rent: Minnesota

Andrew is seeking a farmer to rent 3 tillable organic acres in Shafer, Minnesota.  There is one pole barn and a vegetable pack shed, two 12×110′ caterpillar tunnels and one 22×88′ high tunnel. The 3 acres are surrounded by a 10′ deer fence. There is a water line available in fields and 10 plots within…  Read More

Seeking Farmland to Rent or Buy: Minnesota

Gabrielle is seeking to buy or rent 3 pasture acres in MN.  Water access is required. Ideally there is some fencing, but not required. Gabrielle is looking to move a herd of goats to a better site, and a flock of sheep in the future, raising for meat, milk and fiber.  No house needed.  Gabrielle…  Read More

Seeking Farmland to Buy: Minnesota

Emily is seeking 20 acres (pasture and tillable) to buy in Minnesota.  She is looking for land and a house south of the Metro between Lonsdale and Red Wing MN to start a regenerative U-pick orchard, pumpkin patch and Christmas tree farm.  Emily is ready 8/13/25.

Seeking Farmland to Buy: Minnesota (Metro)

Jesse is seeking 5 acres (pasture, tillable, forest) to buy in Minnesota.  Jesse is looking for homestead southwest of the metro that is within 35 minutes of Woodbury, MN. 5 acres is preferred but can do with less if the township allows animals like goats and sheep.  Would be ready by 9/1/25.

Seeking Farmland to Buy: Minnesota (Eastern)

Pearce is seeking two acres (1 tillable and one pasture) to buy in Eastern Minnesota.  Pearce and Eleanor Jensen currently run StrongHeart Farms at Big River Farms in Marine on St. Croix, MN. StrongHeart is an organic mixed vegetable operation in their 5th growing season. They are currently seeking to purchase a property where they…  Read More

Ear to the Ground 376: Cross-Boundary Grazing

One farmer says he benefits from grazing publicly-managed wildlife habitat. But what does a natural resource professional think about bringing bovines into a natural biome?  More Information • Hoosier Ridge Ranch • LSP’s Grazing & Soil Health Web page • MN DNR Whitewater Wildlife Management Area You can find LSP Ear to the Ground podcast…  Read More

 Beginning Farmer Program for MN, WI & IA Accepting Applications for 2025-2026 Course

Early Bird Discount Deadline for Farm Beginnings Class Aug. 1

LEWISTON, Minn. — One of the most successful beginning farmer training programs in the country is now accepting applications for its 2025-2026 course session serving the Minnesota, western Wisconsin and northern Iowa region. The Land Stewardship Project’s (LSP) Farm Beginnings initiative is a training program that focuses on the goal-setting, marketing and financial skills needed to…  Read More

Land Line: Tax Bill’s Ag Impact, Farmer Privacy, CAFO Water Demand, Honeybees, Nitrates, Solar’s Bright Spot, Farm Bankruptcies

House Passes Tax Bill With SNAP Cuts, Billions for Immigration Enforcement, and Climate Rollbacks (7/7/25) President Donald Trump’s massive tax bill was passed by the U.S. House July 3 and signed into law by the President on July 4, reports Civil Eats. Highlights:  The bill includes the biggest-ever changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program…  Read More

‘Bringing Small Grains Back to Minnesota’ Meeting Aug. 2 in Madison 

MADISON, Minn. — Farmers, agricultural professionals and community members are invited to a “Bringing Small Grains Back to Minnesota” networking meeting on Saturday, Aug. 2, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., in Madison. This free Land Stewardship Project (LSP) event is an opportunity to learn from regional growers and innovators about the benefits of reintroducing small…  Read More