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Stand Up for Family Dairy Farms Before Oct. 1
MDA is Asking for Public Input on the Socioeconomic Impacts of Mega-Dairies
Dairy farmers know better than anyone what it takes to keep a farm going through low prices, tight margins, long days, and decisions made far from the barn. Right now, Minnesota has a chance to speak up about what mega-dairies mean for family farms, rural communities, and the future of dairying in this state —… Read More →
LSP: Policy That Supports a Bright Future for Dairy Farming Will Require Control of Mega-Operations
Public Has Until Oct. 1 to Speak Out on Socioeconomic Impacts of Flooding the Market With CAFO Milk
MORRIS, Minn. — Any public policy related to creating a positive future for dairy farming must include strong provisions for controlling the rampant growth of mega-operations in the region while instituting market reforms, argues the Land Stewardship Project (LSP) in official comments submitted to the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) today. From now until Oct.… Read More →
Avian Ag
5 Examples of Farmers Bending the Bird Curve
Birds are in trouble, and nowhere is that more evident than in farm country. A study published in the journal Science earlier this year found that while bird populations are declining precipitously all across the United States, areas of intensive agricultural production in particular were “hot spots” for avian drop-offs. “What we found is that… Read More →
MDA Dairy Comments
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is now accepting public input on the socioeconomic impacts of large-scale dairies — operations the Department defines as having 10,000 or more cows. These comments will be summarized for the Minnesota Legislature ahead of the 2027 legislative session. We need Land Stewardship Project members and supporters across the state…
Land Line: Riverview, Suppressing Speech? Groundwater, Archived Nitrogen, Unsafe Lettuce, Saving Ag From Itself, Wendell Berry, Jostocks’ Risk Reduction
Sign Up for E-mail Delivery of The Land Line Stevens County OKs Permit for Expansion of Riverview’s West River Dairy (9/8/26) The West Central Tribune reports that the Stevens County Board of Commissioners has given the green light to what will be the largest dairy operation in Minnesota history. Highlights: Morris, Minn.-based Riverview is seeking… Read More →
Seeking Processing Plant to Rent or Buy: Minnesota (Metro)
Dawit is working with a group and seeking a meat processing plant to rent or buy in or near Minneapolis/ St. Paul. They would be open to considering locations within 45 minutes to 1 hour outside the metro area.
Seeking Pasture to Rent: Minnesota
Ryan is seeking 60 acres of ideally certified organic pasture to rent in Minnesota. Ryan is a young farmer trained in Holistic Land Management through the Savory Institute, and has a complete business plan built around Holistic Planned Grazing, using cattle as the primary tool to restore soil health and rebuild pasture over time. Currently… Read More →
Seeking Farmland to Rent or Buy: Wisconsin
Lauren is seeking 10 acres (pasture and tillable) of farmland in Wisconsin in Rusk County. A house on the property would be nice but not necessary depending on location.