Ear to the Ground No. 127
Farmer Tony Schultz talks about how Community Supported Agriculture can revitalize our food system and rural communities.
Farmer Tony Schultz talks about how Community Supported Agriculture can revitalize our food system and rural communities.
A beginning farmer talks about how it can be difficult to get access to land—even in the middle of farm country.
History Professor James E. McWilliams’ recent doubled-barreled attack on sustainable livestock production and the local food movement in general is so contradictory and full of factual holes, it’s tough to know where to begin to pick it apart. But it must be picked apart, since it has appeared in the New York Times and subsequently… Read More →
I just returned from Iowa and my ears are still ringing from the gut-crunching drone of low-flying airplanes—the kind that seem to be all engine and spray nozzles. About a dozen crop dusters blanketed one county alone during a two-day period, spraying for aphids—thirsty little monsters that literally suck the life juices out of crops… Read More →
Robert is seeking a renter for 115 certified organic tillable acres in rural New Glarus, Green County, WI. Currently Certified Organic, has been for 10 years. No spray for several years before that. 24 / 7 / 365 Class A Highway Access. 105 open acres, 10 acres adjacent just across driveway. No house, outbuildings, power,… Read More →
Trish is seeking to support young farmers looking for land. Sandhill Farm is a 50 year old intentional agrarian community. The land is 150 acres in the northeast corner of Missouri with four homes on it. 2 of the homes are currently occupied by folks involved in the organic movement. Rent includes a newly renovated… Read More →
Michelle is interested in establishing an internship. She is interested in the following topics: Business planning, CSA (community supported agriculture etc), Identifying production, whole farm planning, market gardening. She can be available Monday – Friday depending on distance from her home.
Soil health expert Stephanie McLain has found that once farmers start seeking life in the bottom of a red Solo cup, there’s no turning back. More Information • LSP Soil Health Web Page • NRCS Soil Health Web Page You can find LSP Ear to the Ground podcast episodes on Spotify, Pandora, iTunes, and other… Read More →
Have you launched a full-blown livestock grazing enterprise and are now ready to take the next step? Or maybe you’re just thinking about turning a few head of cattle or sheep out onto pasture or a stand of cover crops as a way to get access to an inexpensive feed source. Utilizing an innovative grazing… Read More →
RED WING, Minn. — Zumbrota Township residents were denied access twice this week to a copy of the Conditional Use Permit application for the Kohlnhofer factory hog farm being proposed in their community. They were denied access to the information despite the fact that a public hearing is scheduled for the Conditional Use Permit on… Read More →