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A Home Away From Home

When Melissa Driscoll Climbed Down the Ladder, She Reassessed Sustainability

Every living thing needs a home — even ginger, tomatoes, and garlic. And southeastern Minnesota farmer Melissa Driscoll sees written contracts as handy and efficient vehicles for getting her produce to their final destination. An extensive use of forward contracts isn’t just good for business — it gives Driscoll the kind of peace of mind…  Read More

MN Court of Appeals to Hear Goodhue County Factory Hog Farm Case Sept. 21

Citizens Call on Court to Hold County Board Accountable for Rubber-stamping Factory Farm Permit ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Minnesota Court of Appeals will hear oral arguments Thursday, Sept. 21, in a case that could determine the human health and environmental safety of a southeastern Minnesota township. In February, farmers and other rural residents from…  Read More

Seeking Farmer: Iowa

Ryan is seeking a farmer to work for him on his 50 acre conventional dairy farm in Waterloo, Iowa.  Ryan has a dairy parlor that is setup for sheep or goats, along with numerous buildings for housing animals, and acreage available for pasture or haying. Current tenant is retiring after the 2025 season.

Seeking Farmer: Wisconsin

Ryan is seeking a farmer to custom plant 19 acres of soybeans in the Briggs Lake, WI area this spring- 4/15/25. Depending on quality of work, there could be the potential for custom harvesting as well.

Seeking Farmer: Wisconsin (Central)

Bradley is seeking a farmer to help their operation- not a paid position but in return would have the shared use of land, tractors, equipment, greenhouses, and maple syrup equipment.  This 280 acre farm has 200 tillable acres and  80 acres woods  and is located in Western Marathon County, Central WI. Bradley raises cattle, bison,…  Read More

A Sense of Where You Are: First Things First

Part 8 in a Series

Note: This is the 8th installment in the 12-part “A Sense of Where You Are” series.  So, here’s a chicken or egg situation to ponder: when launching a farming operation, when should you approach the local NRCS office about applying for funding to set up infrastructure such as a high tunnel or a rotational grazing system?…  Read More

Seeking Internship

Tory is seeking an internship.  She just finished the 10 month farm program at the arboretum and has over 9 yrs of vegetable work experience. She has a year of farmers market production. Tory was as a WEI farmer intern and just completed a solar panel training program. Tory is a sustainable landscaper and is…  Read More

Seeking Farmer: Missouri

Joe is seeking a farmer to help him convert 150+ acres from conventional ag to a regenerative, grass-based system in Washington, Missouri.  Joe is open to various plans that include a ruminant, pigs, and/or chickens (layers or meat). Joe has a vision, but needs help executing.  No housing available however, Joe lives on the farm,…  Read More