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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Forum to Address ‘Innovative’ Market Access for Farmers March 7 in St. Paul
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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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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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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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Winter Workshops Exploring Soil Building on Rented Farmland to be Held in Willmar, Albert Lea & Roseville
Do you own farmland and want to make sure it is taken care of using good stewardship practices? A series of “Managing for Stewardship” workshops will be held in Minnesota during January and February. These workshops are for farmland owners, retired farm men and women, those inheriting a farmland investment and farmers who would like to invest in soil building on rented land. The...
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'Building Profits & Soil Health' Workshop Jan. 22 in Alexandria
ALEXANDRIA, Minn. — How farmers, ranchers and other landowners can build profits and soil health will be the focus of a workshop on Tuesday, Jan. 22, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., at the First Congregational United Church of Christ (221 7th Ave. W.) in Alexandria. Leading this Land Stewardship Project (LSP) workshop will be Joshua Dukart, a rancher, educator and...
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LSP Statement on 2018 Farm Bill
Bill Contains Some LSP Priorities, but Overall Federal Ag Policy Remains in Major Need of Reform
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — The membership of the Land Stewardship Project (LSP) launched its “Our Farm Bill” campaign in 2017 to advocate for a Farm Bill that worked for people and the land. This vision called for a change in direction for federal...
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LSP Farm Transition Workshop Series Launches Jan. 19 in Rochester
ROCHESTER, Minn. — Are you a farmer or landowner thinking about the next steps for your farm and the legacy you would like to leave on the land? The Land Stewardship Project’s Farm Transition Planning Workshop Series provides an opportunity to reflect on the future as well as to do some active planning. The workshop will be held at Peace United Church of Christ...
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Overwhelming Number of Citizens Call for In-Depth Environmental Review of Winona County Mega-Dairy Expansion
Over 500 Public Comments in Opposition to Expansion Submitted to MPCA
LEWISTON, Minn. — A proposed expansion of a southeastern Minnesota mega-dairy, already one of the largest in the state, is drawing demands for an in-depth environmental review from farmers and local...
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UPDATE: Court Rejects Attempt by Corporate Ag to Squelch Public Comment on Environmental Review for Mega-Dairy
LEWISTON, Minn. — Corporate agriculture interests have failed in their attempt to limit the time the public has to submit comments to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) about a massive dairy project’s potential environmental risks. A lawsuit was filed in Ramsey County District Court seeking to prevent the comment period for an Environmental Assessment...
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Corporate Ag Interests Sue MPCA to Limit Public Comment on Environmental Review of Massive Dairy Expansion
LEWISTON, Minn. — Proposers of an expansion project that would create one of the largest dairy operations in Minnesota are attempting to limit the time the public has to submit comments to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) about the project’s potential environmental risks. A lawsuit has been filed in Ramsey County District Court preventing the comment...
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Beginning Farmer Tax Credit Meeting Oct. 11 in Montevideo
Nov. 1 Deadline for Beginning Farmers to Enroll in Financial Education Programs & Receive Tax Credit
MONTEVIDEO, Minn. — Details on how to apply for the newly launched Minnesota Beginning Farmer Tax Credit will be the focus of a meeting on Thursday, Oct. 11, from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., at the Montevideo Public Library (224 S. 1st Street). Dessert and...
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'Raising Quality Beef on Quality Grass' Focus of Field Day Oct. 5 in Donnelly
DONNELLY, Minn. — A field day featuring how one family is raising quality beef utilizing good pasture management and techniques that build soil health will be Friday, Oct. 5, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., at Boss Ridge Ranch near Donnelly (50114 140th St., Donnelly, MN 56235). This Land Stewardship Project (LSP) event is free and open to the public.
The pasture walk...
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Farmland Access Workshop Sept. 30 in Western Wisconsin’s Pierce County
HAGER CITY, Wis. — Looking for affordable, quality land to get started farming and don’t know where to start? The Land Stewardship Project (LSP) will be holding a hands-on Farmland Access Workshop Sunday, Sept. 30, from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., at Oxheart Farm in Wisconsin’s Pierce County. For more information, contact LSP's Karen Stettler at 507-523-3366 or ...
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