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LSP’s 21st Family Farm Breakfast at the Capitol Highlights the Importance of Fighting for Choices

Farmers & Others Lobbied Lawmakers on Healthy Soil, Clean Water, Sustainable Animal Ag, Farm to Kids, Land Access & Fair Markets 

March 16, 2026

SAINT PAUL, Minn. — Guaranteeing a brighter future for rural Minnesota is about creating the opportunity for farmers and nonfarmers to make choices, Pine County livestock producer Hannah Bernhardt told over 150 Land Stewardship Project (LSP) members and allies gathered at Christ Lutheran Church on Capitol Hill in Saint Paul on March 11. The event…  Read More →

Land Line: Trillion $ Landlord, Ag’s Next Generation, Fertilizer Prices, Oats, Farm Finance Grumbles, CAFO Permits, Big Meat

By Brian DeVore (editor)
March 15, 2026

The $1.7 Trillion Landlord: New USDA Data Reveals the Shifting Face of Ownership (3/12/26) Farm Journal reports on new USDA showing a 47% surge in rented farmland value over the past decade, even as the footprint of available acreage shrinks. With $1.7 trillion in assets now held by a shifting demographic of landlords, the landscape…  Read More →

Seeking Farmer: Wisconsin

Lori and Chuck are seeking a farmhand for their organic dairy farm in Osseo, WI.  They have 65-70 milking cows and run 500+ acres.  The duties would include milking, feeding animals and involve use of a skidsteer and tractor.  Previous experience is preferred.  No housing available.

Local Democracy

While the 2025 Local Democracy Challenge is over, you can still use our resources below to engage with your local elected officials and begin making a difference in your community! When threats to stewardship of the land, economic fairness, and democracy seem to be daily news headlines, it’s hard to know how you can make…

LSP Calls for Full Environmental Review of Unprecedented CAFO Proposal in West-Central MN

Riverview Expansion Would be Nearly Double the Size of Any Existing State Livestock Operation; MPCA Comments Due by April 9

March 9, 2026

MORRIS, Minn. — The Land Stewardship Project (LSP) is calling for a thorough environmental review of an unprecedented proposal that would create the largest livestock operation in the state. Riverview, LLP is proposing to expand an existing concentrated animal feeding operation (CAFO) in Stevens County to 18,855 dairy cattle, resulting in 26,397 animal units housed…  Read More →

Seeking Farmland to Rent: Minnesota

Patrick is seeking 10 pasture acres to rent in Minnesota.  No house is needed, water would be a plus but not a deal breaker.  Available 4/1/26.

Farmland for Sale: Wisconsin (Southwest)

Paul is seeking a farmer to buy 40 acres (20 open to plant or graze; 15 woodland; 5 homestead) near Hager City, Wisconsin.  There is large vegetable garden, all wooden raised beds.  No chemicals have been used on the ag land or in the veggie gardens. The largest section of open land is planted in…  Read More →

Seeking Farmer: Minnesota (Southeast)

Shagbark Ridge Farm in southeastern Minnesota’s Winona County is seeking to hire a part-time employee, 16-20 hours per week. Compensation is $15-$22 per hour, depending on experience. Five days paid vacation for full season worker. Housing provided in a new 400- square-foot cabin being finished this spring. Employee will be responsible for covering cabin electricity…  Read More →

Farmland for Rent: Wisconsin

Ryan is seeking a farmer to rent 16 pastured acres in Milltown, Polk County, Wisconsin.  The acres are fenced in, there are small outbuildings, and a small open air barn.  There is no housing.  $300- $400/ month rent and the acres are available immediately.