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.
Bonnie is seeking 20-40 acres of land in Southwest Wisconsin (less than an hour’s drive west, northwest or southwest of Madison) to establish a cut flower farm business, small orchard, and native wildflower prairie. An ideal parcel will contain a mix of open land and quality hardwood forest. A home, workshop and/or shed is necessary… Read More →
Natalie is seeking 7 acres in Iowa. Housing is necessary and one outbuilding, electric, water, and close proximity to a hard surface road would be preferred. Natalie is ready for this opportunity immediately.
• An online version of the Land Stewardship Letter is here. • A downloadable pdf version is here. • Downloadable pdf back issues of the Land Stewardship Letter are here. • Interactive online back issues 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… 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 →
Land access is the top challenge emerging and beginning farmers face. At the same time, ownership of millions of acres of agricultural land is changing hands as farmers and ranchers across the country retire — presenting an important opportunity to shape the future of our farm and food system. This is the moment for Congress… Read More →
ROSEMOUNT, Minn. — Figuring out how to access land is one of the most complex financial decisions a farmer will make. A “Land Access: Are You Ready” workshop will be held Saturday, April 29, from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at the Robert Trail Library in Rosemount (14395 S. Robert Trail). The cost of this Land Stewardship… Read More →
RED WING, Minn. — Improving your farm business takes rolling up your sleeves and getting to work — not just IN your business, but ON it too. A “3 Secrets for Increasing Farm Profit” workshop featuring Ranch Management Consultants expert Dave Pratt will be held Thursday, March 23, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at… Read More →
POSTPONEMENT NOTE: Due to extreme weather halting travel for our presenter, Allen Williams, we must postpone the Feb. 24 event in Ridgeway, Iowa. If you’ve already registered, your ticket purchase for the postponed event will be reimbursed. In the meantime, we will provide this vital and timely information through a podcast interview LSP’s Brian DeVore… Read More →
We are forming an 8-12 person steering committee focused on directing, focusing and supporting LSP’s Land Access/Land Legacy program. This group will set priorities- within LSP’s mission- for the work of advancing access to land and secure land tenure for small and mid-sized farmers and people who want to start farming in the Upper Midwest, as… Read More →
