Jan. 15: An LSP Round-up of News Covering Land, People & Communities Bill Gates: America’s Top Farmland Owner (1/15/21) Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates and his wife Melinda Gates are now the largest private farmland owners in the U.S., according to The Land Report. Highlights: They have accumulated a massive farmland portfolio — 242,000 acres —… Read More →
While recording a recent LSP podcast interview with southwest Minnesota farmer Carmen Fernholz, I was reminded of how important it is that farmers identify closely with the land they’re producing a livelihood from. As Fernholz put it: “If you’re a good farmer you can’t help but become attached to the land. And when you become… Read More →
Melissa is seeking to sell their 7 acre certified organic vegetable farm to a farmer of color by Fall/Winter of 2025. She prefers to sell to farmers dedicated to sustainable agriculture. She grows on about 2.5 of the 7 acres and sell primarily wholesale. Buildings include: 3 bedroom house in good shape; old 60’x33’ barn… Read More →
Are you a farmland owner or retiring farmer looking to transition ownership or rent your farmland in ways that reflect your values? The Land Stewardship Project (LSP) is putting on a free winter series of virtual workshops designed to help you act on your conservation and social values. LSP has introductory workshops for retiring farmers… Read More →
Harlee is seeking to rent or buy 40 acres of farmland (forest, pasture and tillable) in MN. Housing is needed and a barn or other buildings suitable for animals would be helpful.
Dec. 11: An LSP Round-up of News Covering Land, People & Communities Dean Foods Seeks to Get Back Money Paid to Dairy Farmers Before Bankruptcy (12/10/20) Hundreds of dairy farmers nationwide fear they could owe substantial sums to the bankrupt dairy processor Dean Foods after the company sent out letters attempting to claw back payments… Read More →
The Minnesota Beef Research and Promotion Council (MBRPC) is proposing to increase the amount of the current state beef checkoff by an additional $1 per head on all bovine animals marketed within Minnesota by each producer or feeder. Currently the checkoff for cattle is $1 a head. Dairy cows purchased by a dairy producer specifically… Read More →
During yesterday’s otherwise excellent field day at the USDA’s soil conservation lab in Morris, the “S” word reared its ugly head. “S” as in our best farmland needs to be “sacrificed” in the name of food and fuel production, leaving room for only an odd corner here and there to provide a smattering of natural… Read More →
Scott is seeking tillable farmland to rent or buy in Iowa.
Larisa is seeking 40 acres of farmland (1o tillable, 10 forested, 3 pasture, 27 other) to rent or buy in Southeastern WI, preferably Kenosha County. Larisa is looking to create an LLC for a CSA, permaculture, ecofriendly campground (as much off grid as possible), EV charging station, homestead, retreat/workshops/classes, and park/recreation area all in one… Read More →
