One winter evening in 1999 I was sitting in on a Farm Beginnings class being held in the southeast Minnesota community of Plainview when a local banker stood up and made a statement that about knocked me out of my chair. “We need to eat our own cooking,” said the banker, Dean Harrington. The statement… Read More →
There are numerous ways of communicating the value society places on having more family farmers on the land, not fewer. This morning, the USDA announced it was awarding $18 million in grants to groups that are helping beginning farmers nationwide. That sends an important message that the federal government, thanks to initiatives put in the… Read More →
The 2022 Minnesota legislative session held incredible promise in the form of a historic budget surplus that had the opportunity to deliver tangible progress on the biggest challenges we face. For example, the Minnesota House Climate Action Caucus, chaired by Rep. Patty Acomb (DFL-Minnetonka), began the session with a bang, proposing a $1 billion investment… Read More →
LSP: Farmers Must Now be Aware of their Mediation Rights SAINT PAUL, Minn. — As a sign of the dire financial situation the state’s agriculture faces, the Minnesota House and Senate last week passed by a combind 201-0 vote legislation that stops foreclosures until December for farmers who elect to take part in creditor mediation.… Read More →
Public Policy Solutions to be Discussed GREENWALD, Minn. — How can we work together to create a solution to the current crisis that is engulfing dairy farming in central Minnesota and beyond? That will be the focus of a special Land Stewardship Project (LSP) meeting Thursday, Jan. 30, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at… Read More →
When it comes to farming, oftentimes things don’t work out as planned—and sometimes that’s a good thing. Take for example Greg and Nancy Rasmussen, who on a recent fall afternoon are checking on some newly arrived chicks gathered under heat lamps in their barn. When the Rasmussens enrolled in the Land Stewardship Project’s Farm Beginnings course… Read More →
Kelly is seeking a farmer to rent 40 acres near Grass Lake, Jackson County, Michigan. There is a pond by grazing/pasture area, house sits on a lake, dead end of road, beautiful location, lots of wildlife. Available January 1, 2025.
Michael is seeking a farmer to buy 40 acres (30 tillable, 5 forest and 5 other) of land in Menomonie, WI. There is housing available as well as a barn. This opportunity is available immediately. Michael is asking $305,000.
Bairet is seeking a farmer to buy 8 acres of farmland (4 tillable, one pastured, and 3 forested) in Dunn County, WI. On the farm there is a large storage shed, greenhouse, high tunnel, fencing, harvest/storage bins, walk in cooler, washing sinks, two wells, mowing equipment, hand tools, etc. There is housing available and she… Read More →
Daniel is seeking a farmer to buy 184 acres (60 tillable, 25 pasture, 40 forest and 50 other) in Boaz, WI in Richland County. There is a haybarn but no house. 800 trees have been planted, and there is 3/4 Mile of River frontage, new well, power, internet, camper, possible other farm equipment as a… Read More →
