Ear to the Ground 220: Restocking Soil’s Refrigerator
Farmers Kent Solberg and Jim Wulf talk about the economic and ecological advantages of integrating crops and livestock.
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Farm Beginnings Training Course to be Offered in SE MN, Beginning this Fall
Farm Dreams Class July 29 in Minneapolis ROCHESTER, Minn. — One of the most innovative farmer training initiatives in the country will be offering classes in Rochester, beginning this fall. The early bird discount deadline for applying to the Land Stewardship Project’s 2018-2019 Farm Beginnings course is Wednesday, Aug. 1. A one-day “Farm Dreams” class… Read More →
‘The Healthcare Crisis: Looking for Solutions’ Meeting to be Held July 10 in Marshall
MARSHALL, Minn. — A public meeting on how we can work together to address the current healthcare crisis in Minnesota will be held Tuesday, July 10, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., at St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church in Marshall (1301 South 4th Street). Registration and refreshments for this joint Land Stewardship Project (LSP)-Minnesota Nurses Association… Read More →
LSP Statement on Latest Attempt to Undermine the Winona County Frac Sand Ban
On Tuesday, Jan. 16, frac sand corporation Minnesota Sands, LLC, filed a notice of appeal declaring its intent to challenge a district court ruling upholding the Winona County, Minn., frac sand ban. Pro-frac sand interests’ attempt to overturn the ordinance in Winona County District Court was dismissed with prejudice in November 2017 by Minnesota District… Read More →
Join LSP at Minnesota Water Action Day in St. Paul on April 19
Stand with hundreds of Minnesotans from around the state in protecting our water from corporate polluters. Join one of the six bus routes coming in from rural Minnesota. The Land Stewardship Project is co-sponsoring the 2017 Minnesota Water Action Day on Wednesday, April 19, in Saint Paul. We encourage our members to participate in this… Read More →
Take Action: Bill to Weaken Local Control on Senate Floor MONDAY, March 20
Since the beginning of the 2017 Minnesota state legislative session, we have been fighting a corporate-backed effort to weaken local control. House File 330 passed off the House Floor on March 2 and it will now be on the Senate floor on Monday, March 20, at 11 a.m. We need you to TAKE ACTION NOW… Read More →
Beginning & Retiring Farmer Networking Workshop March 25 in Elgin
ELGIN, Minn. — Beginning farmers looking for land and retiring farmers seeking next-generation farmers are encouraged to attend a special Land Stewardship Project workshop on Saturday, March 25, from 9:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at Peace United Methodist Church (52497 275th Ave.), in Elgin. “LSP’s Networking Farming Generations: Beginning with Hope, Retiring with Security” is… Read More →
Citizens Discover that Proposed Factory Hog Farm Violates Goodhue County Ordinance
County Staff Denied Citizens Access to Permit Application & Push For Approval ZUMBROTA TOWNSHIP, Minn. — Neighbors to a controversial factory hog farm proposed in Goodhue County’s Zumbrota Township have learned that the proposal clearly violates the county standards required to obtain a Conditional Use Permit. Without this permit, the project cannot be built. Despite… Read More →
Healthcare Must Focus on People, Not Just Insurance
Being aware that the fourth meeting of the Minnesota Health Care Financing Task Force is taking place today reminded me of the troubling story of Debra Barnhardt, who testified at the August meeting of the Task Force. She spoke about the difficulty of dealing with chronic health issues with and without insurance. The reality is… Read More →
Ear to the Ground 168: Blitzing the Biome
Rural residents and naturalists “BioBlitz” grassland and learn about its relationship to clean water and vibrant communities.