Ear to the Ground 180: Forging Strong Ties from Weak Links

Using Farm Beginnings and Journeyperson training to make holistic decisions on a community farm.

Upcoming Events

February 2025

Thursday February 6

11:30 am – 12:30 pm: Good Idea Shop Talk
Thursday February 6
11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Good Idea Shop Talk
Zoom Online

This free meet-up series is for row crop and livestock producers who want to exchange ideas and advice for troubleshooting on-farm challenges related to improving soil and water resources. It helps producers connect with and learn from each other about how to be good stewards while protecting their profitability. These weekly, virtual meet-ups will take place on Thursdays, January 23, Jan. 30,^,and Feb. 6 at 11:30 a.m. Producers from across the Midwest and Mid-South are invited to join, so it’s also a great way to learn from producers across the region.

Learn more and register here: https://goodideafarm.org/shop-talks.

Saturday February 8

All Day: Sustainable Farming Association Annual Conference
Saturday February 8
Sustainable Farming Association Annual Conference
College of Saint Benedict, 37 South College Ave S, St Joseph, MN 56374, USA
For details, click here.

Tuesday February 11

5:30 pm – 8:00 pm

LSP Holistic Farm Transition Planning Course

Tuesday February 11

5:30 pm – 8:00 pm

LSP Holistic Farm Transition Planning Course

Online

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 is hosting an online holistic Farm Transition Planning Course designed to help you act on your conservation and social values. Seven 2 ½ hour sessions will bring professionals, farmers, and LSP staff together to dig into values, goals, and communication, as well as generational, financial, legal and long-term care considerations.

The dates and times for the course are:

Jan 28: Goal Setting for Life & Land, 5:30 p.m.-8 p.m.
Feb. 4: Values and Why Farm Transition Planning is Needed, 5:30 p.m.-8 p.m.
Feb. 11: Financial Considerations, 5:30- 8 p.m.
Feb. 18: Legal Considerations, 5:30 p.m.-8 p.m.
Feb. 25: Working with Next Generation Farmers, 5:30 p.m.-8 p.m.
March 4: Long Term Care Considerations, 5:30 p.m.-8 p.m.
March 18: Resources and Planning Next Steps, Presentations, 5:30 p.m.-8 p.m.

Workshop Fee: $250 per farm family

For more information and to register by Jan. 12, click here. You can also contact LSP’s Karen Stettler at stettler@landstewardshipproject.org.

Saturday February 15

10:00 am – 4:30 pm: LSP Values-Based Decision Making using Holistic Management Financial Planning
Saturday February 15
10:00 am – 4:30 pm
LSP Values-Based Decision Making using Holistic Management Financial Planning
Eastman Nature Center, 13351 Elm Creek Rd, Maple Grove, MN 55369, USA
The Land Stewardship Project will be holding a workshop in February on values-based decision making using Holistic Management. Led by farmer and Holistic Management practitioner Cree Bradley, this workshop will explore unique concepts around wealth and expenses. Participants will learn how to create the kind of annual financial plan that serves as a dynamic cash flow statement that puts farmers in control of their financials throughout the year.

The two-day workshop will be held on Saturday, Feb. 15, in Maple Grove, Minn., and Monday, Feb. 17, online. The fee is a sliding scale of $50 to $100 per farm; scholarships available; no cost for current LSP Farm Beginnings participants.

To register, see bit.ly/HolisticFinancialPlanning2025. For more information, contact LSP’s Annelie Livingston-Anderson at annelie@landstewardshipproject.org.

Monday February 17

9:00 am – 2:00 pm: Values-Based Decision Making Using Holistic Financial Management
Monday February 17
9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Values-Based Decision Making Using Holistic Financial Management
Online
The Land Stewardship Project will be holding a workshop in February on values-based decision making using Holistic Management. Led by farmer and Holistic Management practitioner Cree Bradley, this workshop will explore unique concepts around wealth and expenses. Participants will learn how to create the kind of annual financial plan that serves as a dynamic cash flow statement that puts farmers in control of their financials throughout the year.

The two-day workshop will be held on Saturday, Feb. 15, in Maple Grove, Minn., and Monday, Feb. 17, online. The fee is a sliding scale of $50 to $100 per farm; scholarships available; no cost for current LSP Farm Beginnings participants.

To register, see bit.ly/HolisticFinancialPlanning2025. For more information, contact LSP’s Annelie Livingston-Anderson at annelie@landstewardshipproject.org.

Join with Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/sie-jhzj-bfd

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