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‘Bringing Small Grains Back to Minnesota’ Workshop Jan. 28 in Albert Lea 

Local & National Farmer-Experts Featured

ALBERT LEA, Minn. — Farmers, agricultural professionals, and community members are invited to a “Bringing Small Grains Back to Minnesota” workshop Tuesday, Jan. 28, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Edgewater Bay Pavilion in Albert Lea. This free, all-day Land Stewardship Project (LSP) event is an opportunity to learn from industry leaders and…  Read More

Youth Movement

From Tilling an Old Soccer Field to Helping Teens Kick-off Better Communities

When it comes to youth programs centered around gardening and farming, a common mantra is, “We’re teaching kids about where their food comes from.” Sounds laudable, but to Marcos Giossi, such a feel-good goal is too limiting when it comes to exposing young people to the realities of the farm and food system that dominates.…  Read More

Farmland for Rent: Missouri (Northeast)

Trish is seeking to support young farmers looking for land.  Sandhill Farm is a 50 year old intentional agrarian community.  The land is 150 acres in the northeast corner of Missouri with four homes on it.  2 of the homes are currently occupied by folks involved in the organic movement.  Rent includes a newly renovated…  Read More

Seeking Farmland to Rent or Buy: Minnesota

Cameran is seeking an acre of land to rent or buy in MN.  Cameran is interested in planting and managing perennial plants to support habitat and sell products (herbs, seeds, cuttings, fruit, berries, roots).  A small shed would be nice but not necessary.  No housing is needed and Cameran would be interested 4/1/25.

Beth Slocum

Beth Slocum has been raising sheep in Minnesota’s Goodhue County for more than 40 years. She discovered LSP in the late 1980s after meeting Brian DeVore and reading the Land Stewardship Letter and was hooked. She says: “Here were the stories of the larger farming community I wanted to be part of, stories that inspired…  Read More

Laura Cullip

Laura Cullip co-owns and operates Loon Organics, a diversified organic vegetable farm in Hutchinson, Minn. Laura got her start working on organic farms around the U.S. and Brazil before starting Loon Organics with her partner, Adam, in 2005, on one acre of rented land. After four years of renting land, Laura and Adam were able…  Read More

Farm to School

Farm to School connects Minnesota farmers directly to students by serving locally-sourced foods in school as well as providing educational activities that connect them with local agriculture.  As part of Land Stewardship Project’s support for community-based food systems, we have been a long-time champion of this program. Want to Get Involved? Want to stay connected…  Read More

Beginning Farmer Program for MN, WI & IA Accepting Applications for 2024-2025 Course

Early Bird Discount Deadline for Farm Beginnings Class Aug. 1

LEWISTON, Minn. — One of the most successful beginning farmer training programs in the country is now accepting applications for its 2024-2025 course session serving the Minnesota, western Wisconsin and northern Iowa region. The Land Stewardship Project’s (LSP) Farm Beginnings initiative is a training program that focuses on the goal-setting, marketing and financial skills needed to establish…  Read More