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LSP Applauds Sen. Klobuchar’s Support of Whole Farm Revenue Protection Improvement Act

Legislation Would Expand Insurance Access to Farmers Historically Left Out of Federal Program

February 14, 2024

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. —  Members of the Land Stewardship Project (LSP) today applauded the recent announcement that U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D – MN) has signed on as a co-author of the Whole Farm Revenue Protection (WFRP) Improvement Act. If incorporated into the next Farm Bill, this legislation would expand insurance access to farmers historically left out…  Read More →

Seeking Farmer: Iowa (Northeast)

Tim is seeking a farmer on his 5th generation 500-acre family farm in the Driftless region of NE Iowa that currently produces conventional corn, soybeans, hay, oats, and Kernza. They rotationally graze dairy heifers and dry cows on perennial pasture May-October on a contract basis for a local dairyman.  They are planting cover crops and…  Read More →

Farmland for Rent: Minnesota (West Central)

Willis is looking for a renter for his 200 certified organic acres in Avon, MN.  He has 110 tillable acres and 100 pastured acres which is fenced with ponds and fountains. There is no house available.   The land would be available 4/1/24.

Seeking Internship/ Employment

Elisha is seeking and internship/ employment. Elisha grew up helping her grandparents in their gardens. Her paternal grandparents raised cows and the family farm has been in the family since 1881 and recently has been restored back to mostly prairie, it is beautiful.  Elisha would like to raise a couple dozen cows and chickens using…  Read More →

Seeking Farmland to Rent: Wisconsin (Southwest)

Jill is seeking 5 pasture acres in Southwestern Wisconsin.  Jill is moving from Colorado with a small goat herd and needs fencing, water, electric and outbuildings- at least one barn and one lean to on the property  (does not to be in great condition – just wind and rain/snow block.)  Jill would need the land…  Read More →

Seeking Farmland to Rent: Minnesota (Metro)

Ilian is seeking a half to two acres of organic tillable land near the Twin Cities for small-scale, no-till vegetable production.  Ilian lives in SE Minneapolis so land in close proximity would be helpful.   He would need access to water. A structure for wash-pack would be ideal, but not required.  Ilian would be ready to…  Read More →

LSP Says State Work Plan Falls Short in Addressing Nitrate Pollution in SE MN 

Focus Should be on Promoting Water-Friendly Farming Systems, Not the Status Quo 

February 5, 2024

LEWISTON, Minn. — A work plan submitted by Minnesota state agencies to address nitrate pollution in southeastern Minnesota does not address the root cause of the problem and instead relies on pre-existing programs that have shown little evidence of success thus far, said members of the Land Stewardship Project (LSP). “We know that we can…  Read More →

Whitney Terrill

Whitney Terrill joined LSP’s staff as a Farm Beginnings organizer in 2023. She co-leads LSP’s Farm Beginnings organizing and Land Access and Land Legacy initiatives. She has a bachelor’s degree in sociology (Hampton University), as well as executive certificates in conservation and environmental sustainability (Columbia University) and in social impact strategy (University of Pennsylvania). Whitney…  Read More →