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Seeking Farmland to Buy: Wisconsin

Jessica is seeking tillable farmland to buy in Racine/Kenosha/Walworth counties Wisconsin.  Jessica is seeking a very open, smaller property and would prefer a house. Available 5/24/26.

Seeking Farmland to Buy: Wisconsin

Amy is seeking 40 acres of farmland to buy in Wisconsin.  Farm Transition Plan: Looking to purchase 40+ acres with the intention of developing only 5 acres initially. The remaining acreage would be leased back to the seller for $0 for a period of 10 years with the buyer retaining the right to develop up…  Read More

What Makes a Welcoming Community?

I became a member-leader of the Land Stewardship Project to help achieve justice for the people and the land. By identifying our self-interest, listening to our neighbors, and acting on our values, I also believe that we can become a welcoming community. Doug Nopar,who worked for many years as a rural LSP organizer, believes that…  Read More

Take Action TODAY! Tell Legislators to Vote “YES” for Agriculture Bill

Less Than 36 Hours Left in 2026 Legislative Session

NOTE: A vote was taken on this bill earlier than expected today (May 16) and unfortunately it was voted down. These provisions will not move forward this year. Thanks to everyone who contacted their legislators.   There are less than 36 hours left in this year’s Minnesota legislative session, and we still do not have…  Read More

‘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

The Fifth R

A 'Generational Urban Farmer' Looks to Build Community Resilience

On a warm, overcast day in early fall, a low line of shrubby trees blocks the view of a seemingly empty lot on Penn Avenue, a busy thoroughfare in the Willard-Hay Neighborhood of North Minneapolis. A television with a cracked screen lays in some weeds at the edge of the lot, a reminder that if…  Read More

A Home Away From Home

When Melissa Driscoll Climbed Down the Ladder, She Reassessed Sustainability

Every living thing needs a home — even ginger, tomatoes, and garlic. And southeastern Minnesota farmer Melissa Driscoll sees written contracts as handy and efficient vehicles for getting her produce to their final destination. An extensive use of forward contracts isn’t just good for business — it gives Driscoll the kind of peace of mind…  Read More

Demonstrate the Demand for the Soil Healthy Cost-Share Program

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During the 2021 Minnesota legislative session, Land Stewardship Project farmer-members wrote and championed a comprehensive soil health bill that led to the establishment of a Soil Health Cost-Share Program. Through this program, $1.3 million will be available through the Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR). The program will provide payments to farmers for implementing soil-healthy…  Read More