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LSP Says State Work Plan Falls Short in Addressing Nitrate Pollution in SE MN 

Focus Should be on Promoting Water-Friendly Farming Systems, Not the Status Quo 

February 5, 2024

LEWISTON, Minn. — A work plan submitted by Minnesota state agencies to address nitrate pollution in southeastern Minnesota does not address the root cause of the problem and instead relies on pre-existing programs that have shown little evidence of success thus far, said members of the Land Stewardship Project (LSP). “We know that we can…  Read More →

The (Growing) High Price of an Unreformed Crop Insurance Program

By Adam Warthesen
January 28, 2013

Just when you think the facts and figures around federal subsidized crop insurance can’t get any more outlandish, new numbers emerge exposing the out-of-control spending and lack of accountability for this area of farm policy. Earlier this month, USDA released the most recent data on crop insurance costs. It’s ugly: the federal government anticipates doling…  Read More →

Good News on the Beginning Farmer Front

By Brian DeVore
December 21, 2012

What with ridiculously high land prices and Washington’s inability to focus on agriculture long enough to pass a Farm Bill, it’s easy to get down about the prospects for beginning farmers these days. That’s why a national meeting held in Rochester, Minn., earlier this month was so important—not only because it proved that there are…  Read More →

Seeking Farmland to Rent: Minnesota (Central)

Rachel is seeking to rent  2+ acres with a house and animal shelters, rural, but as close to the Twin Cities as possible. Rachel has flexible timing but would be ready as early as January 2025.

Seeking Farmland to Rent or Buy: Minnesota

Thomas, an amateur astronomy,  is seeking a small plot of land to build a very small observatory (looks like a shed, < 250 sq. ft.) to house a telescope and take advantage of dark skies. He is open to ANY arrangement, rent, buy etc. and any amount of land that fits his budget. Farming could…  Read More →

Seeking Farmland to Rent: Minnesota

John is seeking ten acres to rent in MN.  He is looking for five acres of tillable and three acres of pasture- a house is not  necessary, but land must be buildable. Run-down buildings are okay.

Seeking Farmland to Rent or Buy: Minnesota

Tristyn is seeking to rent or buy five certified organic pasture acres in MN.  A house, workshop, barn with stalls is preferable. Permanent fencing and water would be a plus.  Tristyn would be ready for this opportunity 6/1/24.

Seeking Farmland to Rent: Minnesota

Raini is seeking to rent 2 pasture acres and a house in rural MN.  She can do some light farming, maintenance and repairs. She has excellent credit and references. She has experience with tractors, seeding, baling hay, chopping stalks. She would need some outbuildings, as a place to store hay for 3 mini horses, and…  Read More →