Maya is seeking a small plot of land (as small as 1/4 acre) to rent or buy within a 60 minute drive from Minneapolis. Maya is a beginning farmer who hopes to grow vegetables for a small CSA and for free food distribution efforts. Maya is open to creative land access arrangements, including renting land… Read More →
Melanie is seeking one acre of tillable land in Minnesota. No house is needed but fencing is preferred. Available 6/1/26.
Sign Up for E-mail Delivery of The Land Line Opinion: Huge Dairy Operations Change the Fabric of Farm Country (5/28/26) Dairy farmer Duane Holker writes in the Minnesota Star Tribune that plans to build the largest dairy operation in Minnesota are a threat to producers like himself, as well as rural communities in general. Highlights:… Read More →
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Christopher is seeking 10 acres of tillable, pasture and forested acres in Minnesota with a house.
Mark is seeking 10 acres to rent in Wisconsin. No house is needed but a barn, water and electricity would be preferable. Available 6/1/26.
Jennifer is seeking a farmer to buy 15 acres of tillable and forest land in Frederic, WI in Polk County. There is a house available and a 32′ x 48′ shed/garage. Available 5/20/26.
La clase Farm Beginnings 2026–2027 se llevará a cabo de diciembre de 2026 a marzo de 2027. El programa será híbrido: aproximadamente la mitad de las sesiones se realizarán de manera virtual a través de Zoom y la otra mitad de forma presencial en el área de las Ciudades Gemelas (Twin Cities), Minnesota. Inscríbete aquí…
Welcome to LSP’s home for our Soil Health Hub members. Here you will find hub meeting dates, news and resources. Our Soil Health Hubs are member-based, farmer-led, peer-to-peer learning communities. They create unique, localized knowledge-sharing opportunities for farmers who are looking to expand upon or maintain soil health practices on their land. We currently have…
For most people, getting elected to a local office doesn’t sound very glamorous, but local officials hold a surprising amount of sway. Minnesota is a state where local control laws are strong, which means that people serving in county and township government play a critical role in shaping the state we need. When it comes… Read More →
