News Releases

Small Grains, Cover Cropping, Organic Weed Control Featured at 2 Freeborn County Soil Health Field Days

Events July 13 & July 27 in Twin Lakes & Hartland

June 23, 2022

FREEBORN COUNTY, Minn. — Small grains, cover cropping, and organic weed control will be the focus in July during a pair of Land Stewardship Project (LSP) soil health field days in Freeborn County. For both events, specialists from the Freeborn County Soil and Water Conservation District and the Rodale Institute will be on-hand to provide information… Read More →

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Tags: cover crops • organic • roller crimping • small grains • soil health

‘Farming in Karst Country’ Workshop July 6 at Niagara Cave in Harmony

Discussion to Focus on how Soil Healthy Practices can Improve the Health of Underground Streams

June 16, 2022

HARMONY, Minn. — The intersection of soil-building farming practices, water movement and karst geology will be the focus of a special Land Stewardship Project (LSP) “Farming in Karst Country” workshop Wednesday, July 6, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Niagara Cave in Harmony (29842 Co. Hwy. 30). The cost to attend is $20 for adults… Read More →

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Tags: cover cropping • Driftless Region • groundwater • karst geology • Martin Larsen • Niagara Cave • no-till • soil health

LSP Grazing Group Pasture Walk to Feature Grazing of Summer Annuals July 19 Near Zumbrota

June 16, 2022

ZUMBROTA, Minn. — Grazing of an 11-way mix of summer annuals and specialty crops grown in bale residue left behind by cows from winter-feeding will be the focus of a Land Stewardship Project (LSP) pasture walk Tuesday, July 19, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., at Knutson Shorthorns near Zumbrota (46998 170th Ave). This event is free and… Read More →

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Tags: cover crops • Knutson Shorthorns • pasture-based livestock • pastured beef • rotational grazing • soil health • summer annuals

Beginning Farmer Program for MN, WI & IA Accepting Applications for 2022-2023 Course

Farm Beginnings Marks a Quarter Century of Training Ag’s Next Generation

June 10, 2022

LEWISTON, Minn. — One of the most successful beginning farmer training programs in the country is now accepting applications for its 2022-2023 course session serving the Minnesota, western Wisconsin and northern Iowa region. The Land Stewardship Project’s (LSP) Farm Beginnings initiative is a year-long training program that focuses on the goal-setting, marketing and financial skills needed to… Read More →

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Tags: beginning farmers • Farm Beginnings

LSP Applauds USDA’s Step to Promote Transparency & Address Exploitative Poultry Contracting System

New Rule a Needed Move Toward Reform of Abusive Livestock Processing & Marketing Infrastructure

May 27, 2022

SAINT PAUL, Minn. — The USDA’s proposal Thursday to address the highly controversial “tournament system” in poultry production is a positive, yet overdue, step forward as the agency seeks to address unfair competition and trade practices under the Packers and Stockyards Act, according to members of the Minnesota-based Land Stewardship Project (LSP). “Corporate ag has monopolized… Read More →

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Tags: federal ag policy • livestock • livestock marketing • local meat processing • meat marketing • meatpackers • Packers and Stockyards Act • poultry • tournament system • USDA

Minnesota Legislative Leadership Squanders Opportunity to Fully Support Farmers, Food Systems & the Land in Ag Budget

With 24 Hours Left in the Regular Session, Rural Support Could Still Pass

May 21, 2022

SAINT PAUL, Minn. — As the agriculture budget emerged from a House-Senate conference committee Friday evening, it appeared legislative leaders had squandered a major opportunity to invest in an economically and ecologically sustainable rural Minnesota, according to the Land Stewardship Project (LSP). “This was the state’s chance to help farmers build the kind of agricultural… Read More →

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Tags: 100% Soil Healthy Campaign • emerging farmers • local meat processing • Minnesota Legislature • regional food systems • soil health

LSP Pasture Walk to Feature Spring Grazing of Cover Crops May 19 near Ossian

April 25, 2022

OSSIAN, Iowa — Spring grazing of cover crops will be the focus of a Land Stewardship Project (LSP) pasture walk May 19, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Oak Creek Pastures near Ossian (1963 155th Street). This event is free and open to the public and sign-in begins at 4:45 p.m. Supper will feature… Read More →

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Tags: adaptive managed grazing • bale grazing • cover crops • grass • grazing • livestock

Gov. Walz Declares March 11 Land Stewardship Project Day

LSP Marks 40th Year of ‘Keeping the Land & People Together’ in 2022

March 11, 2022

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — As a Minnesota-based family farm and regenerative agriculture organization marks its 40th year of “keeping the land and people together,” Governor Tim Walz has declared March 11, 2022, “Land Stewardship Project Day.” Walz made the declaration today while participating in a Land Stewardship Project (LSP) virtual town hall with over 200 members of the… Read More →

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Tags: 40th anniversary • Gov. Tim Walz • Land Stewardship Project • meat processing • Minnesota Legislature • soil health

Spring is Just Around the Corner & That Means it’s CSA Time

LSP Farm Directory Now Available Online

March 2, 2022

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Spring is just around the corner, which means it’s time to sign-up for a 2022 share in a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) farm. The Land Stewardship Project (LSP) has recently published the 2022 edition of its CSA directory for farms that service the Twin Cities, outstate Minnesota and western Wisconsin region. It’s available at https://landstewardshipproject.org/csa-farm-directory.… Read More →

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Tags: Community Supported Agriculture • CSA • local food • regional food

Midwestern Farmers Invited to Answer this Question: What Do YOU Want in the New Farm Bill?

Farmers in Minnesota, Iowa & Wisconsin Asked to Participate in New Survey

February 24, 2022

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — As discussions around the 2023 Farm Bill get off the ground, a key group of people are being asked to share their views on the future of agricultural policy: farmers. During the next several weeks, the Land Stewardship Project (LSP) is circulating the National Young Farmer Survey in Iowa, Minnesota and Wisconsin in… Read More →

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Tags: 2023 Farm Bill • agriculture policy • beginning farmers • Farm Beginnings • Farm Bill • farmers of color • land access • Midwest Farmers of Color Collective • National Young Farmers Coalition • USDA

Upcoming Events

October 2024

Thursday October 24 – Saturday October 26

Climate Change & the Small City: Domestic & International Perspectives

Thursday October 24 – Saturday October 26

Climate Change & the Small City: Domestic & International Perspectives

Winona State University, 175 W Mark St, Winona, MN 55987, USA

The theme of the 24^th Conference on the Small City and Regional Community will be Climate Change and the Small City: Domestic and International Perspectives. The conference will be conducted in person at Winona State University.

The Conference welcomes various types of presentations (e.g., papers, roundtable discussions, workshops, posters, etc.) related to the theme. Policy makers, applied professionals, academic researchers, public officials, community advocates, and students are invited to participate. Organizers include Winona State University’s Departmentof Sociology, and Universityof Wisconsin-Stevens Point’s Center for the Small City.

For details, click here. To register, click here.

Thursday October 24

3:00 pm – 4:00 pm: MN Farm to Kids Strategic Plan Information Session #1
Thursday October 24
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
MN Farm to Kids Strategic Plan Information Session #1
Online
Join the Minnesota Department of Agriculture and partners to learn about Minnesota’s new Farm to Kids Strategic Plan. A first of its kind for our state, the Farm to Kids Strategic Plan provides a five-year roadmap for collaboratively advancing local procurement and agricultural education in K-12 schools and early care settings. This plan will be implemented by Farm to School and Early Care partners around the state.

For details and to register, click here.

Friday October 25

12:00 pm – 1:30 pm: Beginning Farmer Equipment & Infrastructure Grants Webinar
Friday October 25
12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Beginning Farmer Equipment & Infrastructure Grants Webinar
Zoom Online
Farmers and producers: need help funding equipment upgrades? Looking to invest in new infrastructure? Have a farm project that might be environmentally beneficial and/or increase profitability? Please join the Land Stewardship Project and Minnesota Department of Agriculture on Friday, Oct. 25, as we discuss the ins and outs of the the Beginning Farmer Equipment and Infrastructure Grant (due Nov.21), the Sustainable Agriculture Demonstration Grant (due Dec. 12) and other upcoming funding opportunities.

Sign up for this webinar using this form. *

* You will receive a Zoom link after registration.

Tuesday October 29

6:00 pm – 7:00 pm: MN Farm to Kids Strategic Plan Information Session #2
Tuesday October 29
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
MN Farm to Kids Strategic Plan Information Session #2
Online

Join the Minnesota Department of Agriculture and partners to learn about Minnesota’s new Farm to Kids Strategic Plan. A first of its kind for our state, the Farm to Kids Strategic Plan provides a five-year roadmap for collaboratively advancing local procurement and agricultural education in K-12 schools and early care settings. This plan will be implemented by Farm to School and Early Care partners around the state.

For details and to register, click here.

November 2024

Friday November 1 – Saturday November 2

19th Annual Emerging Farmers Conference

Friday November 1 – Saturday November 2

19th Annual Emerging Farmers Conference

McNamara Alumni Center, 200 SE Oak St, Minneapolis, MN 55455, USA

Join the organizers of this event for the 19th Annual Emerging Farmers Conference. Friday we’ll host four half-day sessions and Saturday choose from 11 sessions throughout the day.

The Emerging Farmers Conference is designed with farmers, for farmers. The Emerging Farmers Conference serves to advance the success and sustainability of farmers who traditionally face barriers to the education and resources necessary to build profitable agricultural businesses, including immigrant farmers and farmers of color.

Language interpretation is available. For details and to register, click here.

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