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Fair Prices, Fair Markets

The future of farming prioritizes fair markets that drive healthy soil, clean water, nutritious food, and local prosperity. Future Forward Farming Builds regional food systems that connects farmers directly with consumers, processors, and retailers. Expands market options by growing programs that get local foods into Minnesota’s institutions and urging Midwestern food companies to buy from…

More Farmers

The future of farming is innovative, diverse, fosters connection and holds opportunities for more small and mid-sized farmers on the land. Future Forward Farming Invests in education and support for beginning farmers to help them launch and sustain thriving farm businesses, while helping meet their needs as they grow in their careers. Supports land access…

Sustainable Animal Ag

The future of farming brings livestock back to the landscape, values healthy soil and clean water, and prioritizes people and the land over corporate profits so that all farmers and rural communities can thrive. Future Forward Farming Builds farmer-to-farmer networks that advance sustainable animal ag practices like pasture-based grazing systems. Protects healthy soil, our water…

Land Line: Riverview, Lobe Rangers, Fertilizer & War, Climate’s Double Indemnity, Colin Cureton’s Ag Legacy, Grazing & Birds, Roundup’s SCOTUS Support, Farm Bill

Sign Up for E-mail Delivery of The Land Line Morris-Based Mega-Dairy Coming Closer to Reality with Key Regulatory Ruling (6/7/26) The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) will not require an environmental impact statement for an expansion that would create the largest dairy CAFO in Minnesota, reports the Minnesota Reformer. Highlights: Riverview wants to expand a…  Read More

Healthy Soil, Clean Water

The future of farming rewards stewardship and farmer-led solutions to our most pressing environmental issues like soil health, water quality, and a changing climate. Future Forward Farming Builds farmer-led solutions that enrich soil, protect waterways and reduce dependance on chemical inputs. Provides safe drinking water by supporting widely-adopted farming practices that reduce nitrate runoff and…

LSP: MPCA’s Decision on West River Dairy Expansion Sets Bad Precedent

Stevens County Board Still Has Authority to Decide if Project Moves Forward

MORRIS, Minn. — The Land Stewardship Project (LSP) today sharply criticized the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency’s (MPCA) decision to allow Riverview LLP’s massive West River Dairy expansion to move forward without requiring a full environmental impact statement (EIS). If approved, the project would expand the operation from 7,855 cows to 18,855 cows, making it the…  Read More

Ear to the Ground 403: Values on the Table

Emily and Ryan Kjesbo-Johnson vowed their lifelong commitment to community would not stop when they moved out of their urban neighborhood and onto a farm. Farm Beginnings is helping them keep that promise. More Information • LSP’s Farm Beginnings Course (2026-2027 Early Bird Discount Deadline Aug. 1, 2026; Final Deadline Sept. 1, 2026) • Crowded Table…  Read More