Ear to the Ground No. 243: Debunking the Land Ownership Myth

How the Sustainable Iowa Land Trust is connecting stewardship-minded landowners with the next generation of regenerative farmers.

• For more on SILT, see the No. 2, 2020, edition of the Land Stewardship Letter, or check out SILT’s website.

• Check out LSP’s resources for passing on the farm to the next generation at our Farm Transition Tools web page.

Upcoming Events

December 2021

Thursday December 9

9:00 am – 10:30 am

Vegetable Farm Labor Grower Gathering

Thursday December 9

9:00 am – 10:30 am

All businesses are struggling with labor shortages and vegetable farms are no exception. Anna Racer of Waxwing Farm, Elisabeth Minich of Steadfast Acres, and Dana Jokela of Sogn Valley Farm will set the stage for this gathering with a brief overview of the labor picture on their particular operations, how that picture is changing, and how their farms are changing as a result. Join this online gathering of farmers from throughout the Midwest for a broad discussion of labor challenges and possible solutions.

This free event is offered in partnership with FairShare CSA Coalition, UW Extension, and Midwest Organic & Sustainable Education Service (MOSES).

Vegetable Farm Labor Grower Gathering with MOSES &

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Building Community Food Webs with Ken Meter

Thursday December 9

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Our current food system has decimated rural communities and confined the choices of urban consumers. Even while America continues to ramp up farm production to astounding levels, net farm income is now lower than at the onset of the Great Depression, and one out of every eight Americans faces hunger.

But a healthier and more equitable food system is possible. Come hear how grassroots food and farming leaders across the U.S. are tackling these challenges by building community food webs that strive for health, wealth, capacity, and connection.

Register here: https://secure.everyaction.com/2AubG0x1TEaSRGhdOxLhAQ2

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Direct Marketing Workshop: How to Market to Your Ideal Customer & Manage Your Limited Time

Thursday December 9

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Description: Rachelle Meyer of Wholesome Family Farms, will share specific and actionable tips for building your ideal customer and figuring out which marketing strategies work for them by using technology to track customer activity and communicate effectively. Rachelle combines tried and true marketing principles with firsthand experience as a farmer/direct-marketer to help you refine your marketing approach, avoid needless pitfalls and focus on what’s working well for your business and customer. Registration for this event here.

7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Organizing Your Family, Friends & Neighbors [Training]

Thursday December 9

7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Description:

Learn how to have conversations with people in your life and move them on the issues you care about, map out the people in your life, and practice relational organizing. Questions? Contact LSP’s Amanda Koehler at akoehler@landstewardshipproject.org or 612-400-6355. Register for this event here.

Tuesday December 14

6:30 pm – 8:30 pm: 100% Campaign Climate Caucus Training

100% Campaign Climate Caucus Training

Tuesday December 14

6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

https://secure.everyaction.com/kq5i9qrMIEe1zih1JrAQtw2

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