LEWISTON, Minn. — Farming has always required adaptability, and today’s changing weather patterns are creating new challenges and opportunities. Commodity crop and small grain growers are invited to participate in a summer program where they can learn how to prepare their operations for unpredictable, extreme weather events. This program is being offered by the Land… Read More →
LSP members and allies spoke out during the 2025 session of the Minnesota Legislature. It paid off in the form of support for local food markets, farmland access, and soil health. More Information • Blog: Wrap-up of 2025 Legislative Session • LSP’s State Policy Web Page You can find LSP Ear to the Ground podcast… Read More →
Lawrence is seeking 3 tillable acres in Minnesota to rent or buy. No housing is necessary but a structure for drying cannabis flowers, water, electricity, and fencing would be helpful.
ALTURA, Minn. — How one farm is utilizing rotational grazing and diversity to return cattle to the land will be the focus of a field day Wednesday, June 25, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., at Hoosier Ridge Ranch in Altura (15998 County Road 26). This field day, which is sponsored by the Land Stewardship… Read More →
Patty is seeking a farmer to rent 30 tillable acres in Maple Lake, MN Wright County. No house or buildings. This opportunity is available 1/1/26.
Joe is seeking two pasture acres in Minnesota to rent or buy. Outbuildings if available, would be helpful for sheltering poultry or sheep, but not absolutely necessary. Water and electricity would be helpful, but also not absolutely necessary. No housing is necessary.
Give it a Listen Episode 374 of LSP’s Ear to the Ground podcast features a discussion with government relations director Laura Schreiber about how the organization’s priorities fared during the legislative session. ♦ ♦ ♦ As I write this, the regular session of the 2025 Minnesota Legislature wrapped up with some unfinished business, which means… Read More →
The Invisible Hand, Elasticity, and the Vanishing Farmer (5/7/25) Writing on the AGDAILY website, farmer and international consultant Ben Henson describes how the traditional building blocks of the American agricultural economy are being undermined by unprecedented consolidation in farming. Highlights: One basis of economic theory is “inelastic” versus “elastic” demand for products. Food is considered… Read More →
Michael is seeking a farmer to rent 5 tillable acres near Rochester, Minnesota. There is no housing and the opportunity is available immediately.
Rose is seeking to rent certified organic pasture and tillable acres in Minnesota. No housing is necessary. Ready by 4/20/25.
