Ear to the Ground 364: Savanna Symbiosis - Land Stewardship Project

Stephen Thomforde sees integrating trees, grass, and grazing animals as a way to support one of the most productive ecosystems in existence, and history backs up his argument.

More Information

• Stephen Thomforde Website
• Land Stewardship Letter: Silvopasturing’s Silver Lining
• Land Stewardship Letter: 2017 Feature on Mastodon Valley Farm
• Sustainable Farming Association Silvopasturing Resources
• Ear to the Ground 303: Silvo Savvy
• Ear to the Ground 262: A Silvo Secondary Enterprise
• LSP’s Soil Health & Grazing Web Page

You can find LSP Ear to the Ground podcast episodes on Spotify, Pandora, iTunes, and other podcast platforms.

**Restoration ecologist and farmer Stephen Thomforde.**

Upcoming Events

March 2025

Thursday March 27

4:00 pm – 6:00 pm: MFU People's Town Hall
Thursday March 27
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
MFU People's Town Hall
Willmar Community Center, 624 US-71 BUS, Willmar, MN 56201, USA
Minnesota Farmers Union (MFU) is hosting a series of People’s TownHall events.

MFU wants to hear directly from family farmers and rural residents on howthe state and federal government can help meet their needs and build robustfarms and rural communities.

These events are open to the public; feel free to invite yourneighbor.

To reserve a spot, click here.Contact Claudine Arndt at 612-202-7872 or e-mail her at claudine@mfu.orgwith any questions.

Monday March 31

1:30 pm – 3:30 pm: MFU People's Town Hall
Monday March 31
1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
MFU People's Town Hall
People's Energy Cooperative, 1775 Lake Shady Ave S, Oronoco, MN 55960, USA
Minnesota Farmers Union (MFU) is hosting a series of People’s TownHall events.

MFU wants to hear directly from family farmers and rural residents on howthe state and federal government can help meet their needs and build robustfarms and rural communities.

These events are open to the public; feel free to invite yourneighbor.

To reserve a spot, click here.Contact Claudine Arndt at 612-202-7872 or e-mail her at claudine@mfu.org with any questions.

April 2025

Wednesday April 2

1:30 pm – 3:30 pm: MFU People's Town Hall
Wednesday April 2
1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
MFU People's Town Hall
Hjemkomst Center, 202 1st Ave N, Moorhead, MN 56560, USA
Minnesota Farmers Union (MFU) is hosting a series of People’s TownHall events.

MFU wants to hear directly from family farmers and rural residents on howthe state and federal government can help meet their needs and build robustfarms and rural communities.

These events are open to the public; feel free to invite yourneighbor.

To reserve a spot, click here.Contact Claudine Arndt at 612-202-7872 or e-mail her at claudine@mfu.orgwith any questions.

Thursday April 3

1:30 pm – 3:30 pm: MFU People's Town Hall
Thursday April 3
1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
MFU People's Town Hall
Far North Spirits, 2045 220th Avenue, Hallock, MN 56728, USA
Minnesota Farmers Union (MFU) is hosting a series of People’s TownHall events.

MFU wants to hear directly from family farmers and rural residents on howthe state and federal government can help meet their needs and build robustfarms and rural communities.

These events are open to the public; feel free to invite yourneighbor.

To reserve a spot, click here.Contact Claudine Arndt at 612-202-7872 or e-mail her at claudine@mfu.orgwith any questions.
4:00 pm – 7:00 pm: LSP Montevideo Office Open House
Thursday April 3
4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
LSP Montevideo Office Open House
111 N 1st St, Montevideo, MN 56265, USA
We will be holding an open house for members and community at the Land Stewardship Project’s new Montevideo location at 111 N. First Street. Snacks and beverages provided. We invite the public to join us in touring the new space and meeting the LSP staff members who are working in the western Minnesota region. For more information, call 320-269-2105.

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