Farmer and small grains marketer Matt Kruger sees a rotation based on raising food grade crops as a way for farmers to get rewarded for building soil health. It’s also a way to fight the only thing he truly hates. More Information • Jan. 27, 2026, LSP Workshop — “Beyond Exports: Rebuilding Local Markets” •… Read More →
MONTEVIDEO, Minn. — As federal officials escalate attacks on immigrants in Minnesota, the Land Stewardship Project (LSP) is more committed than ever to working with its allies to ensure all members of rural communities are treated in a just and fair manner, according to an LSP organizer who has a long history of working with… Read More →
Les and Els are seeking a Farm Crew Member to participate in field prep, planting, weeding, maintenance, harvesting, washing, packing, and delivery of vegetables on their farm in Colfax, WI. This is a small farm, with a small crew. Racing Heart Farm is a Certified Organic farm using no-till methods to produce vegetables for farmer’s… Read More →
Eric is seeking 50 acres of pasture and tillable farmland in Illinois. No housing is necessary. Availability 1/5/26.
Mark is looking for a farmer to rent 22 acres of pasture and tillable farmland in Dunn County Wisconsin. There is one barn available but no housing. Available 1/1/26.
ROCHESTER, Minn. — Farmers will discuss alternatives to growing corn and soybeans for export markets during a special Land Stewardship Project (LSP) winter workshop Tuesday, Jan. 27, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Rochester International Event Center (7333 Airport View Dr. SW, Rochester, MN 55902). The “Beyond Exports: Rebuilding Local Markets” event is free;… Read More →
Periodically, I get this question from our members, allies, and the general public: Why is the Land Stewardship Project involved in supporting the immigrant community? What does standing with allied organizations as they speak out against unfair treatment of immigrants — documented and undocumented — have to do with our mission of fostering an ethic… Read More →
Morning Keynote: Martin Larsen Martin Larsen is a fifth-generation farmer who raises corn, soybeans, and oats on 1,400 acres (about twice the area of Central Park in New York City) near Byron, Minn. Martin also works for the Olmsted County Soil and Water Conservation District, where he has done research on cover crops and nitrate…
Beyond Exports: Rebuilding Local Markets Workshop Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026 9am to 3pm Rochester International Event Center — Rochester, Minn. 9:00 am Welcome (coffee and pastries provided) 9:15 Organizing the Oat Mafia Morning Keynote: Martin Larsen The workshop’s morning keynote speaker will be Martin Larsen, a farmer and founding member of the “Oat Mafia” in…
When Minnesota lawmakers return to Saint Paul Feb. 17 for the start of the next state legislative session, Land Stewardship Project’s members and organizers will be active in pushing forward our values and priorities. Before we go into what issues we will be focusing on in 2026, I’d like to provide some political context and… Read More →
