HARMONY, Minn. — A special “Farming in Karst Country” field day will highlight the intersection of soil-building farming practices, water movement, and karst geology on Thursday, July 18, from 3:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., at Niagara Cave near Harmony (29842 Co. Hwy. 30). During this Land Stewardship Project (LSP) event, farmers and geologists will share how practices...
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‘Farming in Karst Country’ Soil Health Field Day to Feature Caves, Groundwater & Diverse Ag July 18 in Harmony
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'Blitz the Prairie' June 22 at Big Stone Lake State Park
ORTONVILLE, Minn. — Are you a prairie enthusiast ready to share your knowledge and passion with others? Looking for a fun family day that also supports public lands? Want an opportunity to discover a new dragonfly species in western Minnesota? Interested in learning about the connection between conservation grazing and healthy ecosystems? Join naturalists, farmers, and...
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Got Grazing Questions? A New Grazing Helpline has Answers
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 system can be a low-cost, profitable way to integrate animals into a farming...
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Deadlines Approaching for EQIP & CSP Conservation Program Sign-ups
LSP Urges MN Farmers to Check Out Working Lands Conservation Program Improvements this Spring
SAINT PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota farmers can now submit initial 2019 applications for the nation's two premier working lands conservation initiatives: the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) and its cost share partner, the Environmental Quality Incentives...
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'Season Extension & Farm Efficiency' Tour April 27 in Afton
AFTON, Minn. — A farm tour on "Season Extension and Farm Efficiency" will be held Saturday, April 27, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at 10th Street Farm and Market, in Afton (13197 10th St. South). This event is free and open to the public. Please RSVP by April 24 here or by...
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Grazing Field Day May 4 Near La Crescent
LA CRESCENT, Minn. — Spring pasture productivity, plant identification and improvements to herd health will be the focus of a special grazing field day Saturday, May 4, at Enchanted Meadows Organic Farm near La Crescent (32979 Pier Ridge Rd.) This Land Stewardship Project (LSP) field day will be held from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., and it is free and open to the public....
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LSP Member-Leaders Call for Preservation of Provider Tax & Expanded Healthcare for Rural Minnesotans
SAINT PAUL, Minn. — Farmers and other rural residents traveled to the Minnesota Capitol today to call on lawmakers to preserve a major source of funding for healthcare programs in the state. Since 1992, stable funding for public healthcare programs and public health initiatives in Minnesota has come from a small tax paid by healthcare providers. However, unless Minnesota...
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2019 CSA Farm Directory for Twin Cities Region Now Available
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Now that spring has finally arrived, it brings with it a reminder that this region is home to dozens of Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) farms that provide regular deliveries of produce and other locally raised food throughout the growing season. The Land Stewardship Project’s
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Legislation to Reinstate MPCA Citizens’ Board gets 2nd Hearing in MN House March 7
Legislation to Reinstate MPCA Citizens’ Board gets 2nd Hearing in MN House March 7
SAINT PAUL, Minn. — A bill to reinstate a key body for allowing Minnesota citizens to have a say in the future of their communities’ environmental health will be considered during a legislative hearing on Thursday, March 7. The House Government Operations...
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Legislation Seeks to Fully Fund Groundbreaking U of M Forever Green Initiative
Research is Developing Crops that Help Farmers Profitably Clean up Water
SAINT PAUL, Minn. — Bills have been introduced in the Minnesota House and Senate that would fully fund the University of Minnesota’s Forever Green Initiative, a program employing cutting-edge research focused on...
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'Finding Farmland' Workshop March 30 in Northfield
NORTHFIELD, Minn. — A “Finding Farmland: Strategies and Tools for Accessing Affordable Land” workshop will be held Saturday, March 30, from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Northfield Public Library (210 Washington St.). There is no charge for this Land Stewardship Project (LSP) event. Please RSVP by Tuesday, March 26, by contacting LSP's Karen Stettler at...
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Forum to Address ‘Innovative’ Market Access for Farmers March 7 in St. Paul
SAINT PAUL, Minn. — As traditional local foods and direct-to-consumer markets have become increasingly saturated, a number of farmers and buyers in Minnesota are working together to re-shape the local foods economy. The Land Stewardship Project’s (LSP) Farm Viability Steering Committee is offering an “Innovative Markets Forum” on Thursday, March 7, from...
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Workshop on Roller-crimping Cover Crops to Feature UW’s Dr. Erin Silva & Local Farmers March 7 in Rushford
RUSHFORD, Minn. — A special Land Stewardship Project workshop on how conventional and organic farmers can utilize the roller-crimper to build soil health and suppress weeds will be held Thursday, March 7, at St. Joseph’s Catholic...
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New Farm-to-School Bill Supports Children, Farmers & Local Communities
Legislation Providing Children with Local, Healthy Foods Draws Bipartisan Support at State Capitol
SAINT PAUL, Minn. — A bipartisan bill that would provide school districts across the state with a reimbursement for feeding students healthy, local foods through farm-to-school initiatives was introduced in the Minnesota Legislature today. Senator Mike...
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MPCA Failure to Order In-depth Environmental Review of Massive Winona County Dairy Expansion to be Challenged in Court
Science & Public Record Ignored by MPCA’S Failure to Order EIS on Daley Mega-Dairy Expansion
LEWISTON, Minn. — The Land Stewardship Project (LSP) is challenging in court the recent decision by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) to reject the public’s call for an in-depth Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) on the proposed...
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LSP to Call on Legislature to Take Action to Keep Family Farmers on the Land During Jan. 31 Hearing
SAINT PAUL, Minn. — The crisis facing family farmers and how our state leaders can take meaningful action will be the focus of a special hearing of the Minnesota House of Representatives’ Agriculture and Food Policy and Finance Division on Thursday, Jan. 31, beginning at 9:45 a.m., in Room 200 of the State Office Building in Saint Paul. Legislators will be hearing...
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MN Farmers to Lead Farm Finances & Soil Health Workshop in Preston Feb. 15
PRESTON, Minn. — A Land Stewardship Project (LSP) workshop called, “Cover Crops, No-Till & Grazing: Evaluating the Economics and First Steps to Improving Soil” will be held Friday, Feb. 15, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the St. Columban Church in Preston (408 Preston St. NW). It will feature presentations by southwestern Minnesota farmers Grant and Dawn...
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3-day Holistic Mgt. Course for Farmers March 13-15 in Stewartville
STEWARTVILLE, Minn. — Looking for ways to increase profitability and health of the soil while improving your quality of life? Do you need practical steps for making key financial, environmental and social decisions to move your farm in the direction you hope to take it? Join the Land Stewardship Project (LSP) March 13-15 for a special Holistic Management goal-setting and...
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Workshop on ‘Empowering Resilient Farmers During Financially Stressful Times’ Feb. 7 in Rochester
NOTICE: This event has been canceled due to weather.
ROCHESTER, Minn. — As the farm financial crisis deepens in our rural communities, the Land Stewardship Project (LSP) is offering a special “Farmer Resiliency: Empowerment During Financially Stressful Times” workshop* Thursday, Feb. 7, from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., at Peace United Church of...
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'Migration Stories Past & Present' Event Jan. 21 in Montevideo
MONTEVIDEO, Minn. — A special community conversation to uncover the realities and impacts of migration will be held on Martin Luther King Day, Monday, Jan. 21, from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., at the Montevideo Community Center (550 S. 1st Street). This “Migration Stories Past and Present” event is sponsored by the Land Stewardship Project (LSP), the First...
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Analysis of Minnesota & Iowa Farms Finds Grazing Cover Crops Saves Money & Improves Soil Health
Cover crops can pay for themselves when combined with managed rotational grazing of cattle, finds a study of eight Midwestern farms. Released today by the Pasture Project, Practical Farmers of Iowa, the Land Stewardship...
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MPCA Rejects Public Call for In-depth Environmental Review of Massive Winona County Dairy Expansion
LEWISTON, Minn. — The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) announced today that it was rejecting the public's call for an in-depth Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) on the proposed massive expansion of a Winona County dairy farm. The Land Stewardship Project feels...
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North Dakota’s Joshua Dukart to Lead Farm Finances & Soil Health Workshop in Lewiston Jan. 24
LEWISTON, Minn. — Faced with challenging financial pressure and growing weather extremes, how do farmers go about building soil and improving yields and profits? A “Building Soil for Farm Profitability: Key Steps to Successful Financial Decision-making” workshop will answer this question Thursday, Jan. 24, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Lewiston Community...
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North Dakota’s Joshua Dukart to Lead Farm Finances & Soil Health Workshop in Faribault Jan. 23
FARIBAULT, Minn.— Faced with challenging financial pressure and growing weather extremes, how do farmers go about building soil and improving yields and profits? A “Building Soil for Farm Profitability: Key Steps to Successful Financial Decision-making” workshop will answer this question Wednesday, Jan. 23, from 4 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., at the Faribault Elks Club...
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In Rare Decision, MPCA Commissioner Denies Feedlot Permit to Fillmore County Factory Farm
Public Outcry for Environmental Impact Statement Results in Permit Denial
ST. PAUL, Minn. — After months of public pressure and in the face of overwhelming scientific evidence, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) Commissioner John Linc Stine announced on Dec. 18 that...
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