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Farmland for Rent: Wisconsin (Northwest)

Masih is seeking a farmer to rent 40 tillable acres near Jump River, WI Taylor County.  This land has not been farmer in many years and there is no housing available.  The land is available immediately.

Farmland for Rent: Missouri (Northeast)

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

Farmland for Sale: South Dakota

Bridget is seeking a farmer to buy 6 acres in South Dakota.  The 6 acres are mostly fenced in. There is a large 60×80 ft organic garden and over 30 fruit trees or shrubs. There is a 16×40 ft storage building, 10×12 chicken coop, and small primitive barn.  There is a private setting with amazing…  Read More

Our Minnesota Future: Building Governing Power to Advance LSP Values

When you think about your community and Minnesota as a whole, what issues stand out as most needing to be addressed? When you allow yourself to step back and dream big, what do you hope for? At a time marked by extreme division, animosity and the feeling that nothing is getting done on the major…  Read More

Seeking Organic Farmland to Rent

Angela is seeking one acre of tillable, certified organic farmland with housing.  Angela is also interested in considering an internship.

Sustainability Means Handing it Down

A Minnesota Dairy Farm Transitions from One Family to the Next Atop the river-bluffs near the southeastern Minnesota community of La Crescent, the 90-plus Ayrshires of Enchanted Meadows Organic Farm munch on fescue, clovers, plantain and other greenery on a recent summer day. Then, on schedule, they’re led from pasture to barn. Recently, after 10…  Read More

LSP Legislative Update: Heading into the Final Days

Local Food, Land Access & Soil Health Proposals Still Alive

As the 2025 session of the Minnesota Legislature heads into its final two weeks — barring a special session —  proposals related to several Land Stewardship Project priorities remain alive. Both the House and Senate have passed their respective Agriculture Bills, and now the proposals head into the conference committee process — the system within which lawmakers…  Read More

2024 Minnesota Legislative Session Wrap-Up 

Soil Health, Water Quality, Emerging Farmers, Regional Foods Supported; Factory Farm Controls Stall; Stage Set for 2025

As the clock struck midnight on Sunday, the Minnesota Legislature concluded its 2024 session. During the past few months, lawmakers primarily focused on revenue-neutral policy changes and some targeted funding of specific programs. During the session, Land Stewardship Project members made some progress on advancing our priorities and built a strong foundation to hit the…  Read More

Bernhardt: ‘I hope the federal government will honor their commitments to farmers.’

MN Senate Hearing Highlights How Government Programs Benefit Individual Farmers & Communities

“I know it’s really valuable to know what I can count on. When I signed a contract with the government, I should be able to plan ahead for my season and count on that.” — LSP Program Committee chair & farmer, Hannah Bernhardt ♦ ♦ ♦ On Feb. 17, the Minnesota Senate Agriculture Committee heard from farmers…  Read More