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Seeking Farmland to Buy: Minnesota

Askia is seeking 5 acres of farmland to buy.   In addition to housing, Askia is interested in a pole barn or large shed and greenhouse anytime after 2/1/2024.

Seeking Farmland to Rent or Buy: Minnesota

Harlee is seeking to rent or buy 40 acres of farmland (forest, pasture and tillable) in MN.  Housing is needed and a barn or other buildings suitable for animals would be helpful.

Seeking Farmland to Rent or Buy: Wisconsin (Southwest)

Larisa is seeking 40 acres of farmland (1o tillable, 10 forested, 3 pasture, 27 other) to rent or buy in Southeastern WI, preferably Kenosha County.  Larisa is looking to create an LLC for a CSA, permaculture, ecofriendly campground (as much off grid as possible), EV charging station, homestead, retreat/workshops/classes, and park/recreation area all in one…  Read More

LSP Powerline Story Center

Do You Care About the Future of Your Rural Community? Do You Want to be Heard?  Do you favor a farm and food system that relies on small and medium-sized operations that contribute to local economies while building healthy soil? Are you concerned about the corporate takeover of the farm and food system in your community? Do…  Read More

No. 1, 2023, Land Stewardship Letter

• An online version of the Land Stewardship Letter is here. • A downloadable pdf version is here. • Archived pdf versions of the Land Stewardship Letter are here. • Archived online versions of the Land Stewardship Letter are here. • Paper copies are available by contacting Brian DeVore at 612-816-9342 or via e-mail. Table of Contents Stewardship Roots…3 •…  Read More

Who is Attacking the Winona County Frac Sand Ban?

Last fall, the Land Stewardship Project’s organizing efforts won a major victory when the Winona County Board in southeastern Minnesota banned any new frac sand operations in the county’s jurisdiction. In recent years, outside interests have been seeking to strip-mine and haul away silica sand from beneath southeastern Minnesota hills, bluffs and farmland to use…  Read More

Farmland for Rent: Minnesota (Southeast)

Catherine is seeking a farmer to join her operation near Wabasha, MN.  Looking to start or scale up an organic flower farm but you don’t have land? Contact Catherine with a proposal by February 15, 2024. She is looking for a person(s) interested in ramping up to operate their own flower business-could be someone out…  Read More

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

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

Sustainable Vs. Regenerative

When Words Matter…& When They Don’t When it comes to farming, “regenerative” is having a bit of a moment. For example, Cargill wants to help farmers convert 10 million acres of row crop farmland to “regenerative practices,” and General Mills has said it is committed to advancing “regenerative agriculture practices” on a million acres of…  Read More

Land Line: Hog Growth, Farm Income, Goodbye USDA, Organic Policy, Carbon & Crop Insurance, Sustainable Ag Award

Dec. 7: An LSP Round-up of News Covering Land, People & Communities More Hogs Coming to Northwest Iowa (11/30/20) Economists say exploding foreign pork demand will result in an industry-wide expansion in the Upper Midwest, from finisher barns to even new processing plants, reports the Storm Lake Times. Highlights: The industry is feeling upward pressure…  Read More