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Beginning Farmer Program for MN, WI & IA Accepting Applications for 2026-2027 Course

Early Bird Discount Deadline for Farm Beginnings Class Aug. 1

July 8, 2026

LEWISTON, Minn. — One of the most successful beginning farmer training programs in the country is now accepting applications for its 2026-2027 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…  Read More →

Farmland for Sale: Minnesota (Western)

Brian is seeking a farmer for a 5 acre (2 pasture, 2 tillable, 1 other) farm in Milan, Minnesota.  There is a barn with hayloft, storage shed with workshop and small equipment shed.  Additionally, there are fruit trees, raised garden beds and outside feeding floors.  There is also a house.  This opportunity is available immediately. …  Read More →

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

By Brian DeVore (editor)
June 28, 2026

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 →

Nitrogen Reduction

Nitrogen, including nitrogen from manure and commercial fertilizer, has been over-applied as a form of yield insurance, shaped by farming traditions, financial incentives, sales practices, and knowledge gaps about agronomically sound rates; without greater accountability and action, these practices continue to degrade soil health, water quality, and public health. Farmers can be productive and profitable…