As LSP’s latest action alert makes clear, the companies behind the CapX2020 high voltage line are trying to get away with not paying for the true value of the Minnesota farm operations they will be destroying. Unfortunately, the attitude that land which isn’t sprouting industrial infrastructure or subdivisions is nothing more than cheap”wasted space” is… Read More →
Many good arguments can be made for supporting a type of agriculture less reliant on energy, technology and Wall Street, and more on soil, communities and people: it’s better for the environment, produces good food and keeps more Main Street businesses open, to name a few. But after reading Jim Van Der Pol’s just-published collection… Read More →
On a January evening in western Minnesota, Carol Ford braves 20-degree temperatures and a wind that’s packing snow as she walks the few yards from her house to the garage. Once inside, she approaches a door with a colorful, hand-painted sign above it that reads: “The Door into Summer.” She opens the door and, sure… Read More →
En una tarde de Enero en Minnesota occidental, Carol Ford afronta 20- grados de temperatura y vientos que empacan nieve cuando ella camina las pocas yardas de su casa al garaje. Una vez que adentro, ella se acerca a una puerta con un pintado de una mano pintada y que encima dice. “La Puerta en… Read More →
Colten is seeking 60 acres (30 tillable, pasture and forest) in Wisconsin. No housing is necessary.
Domingo is seeking a farmer to buy 11 acres (3 tillable, 2 pasture and 6 forest) in Plum City, Wisconsin, Pierce County. There is a house, 3 barns and one garage. There are two creeks on the property. Asking $280,000 and available 1/1/26.
Emily is seeking at least 10 acres (tillable, pasture and forest) in the Hammond/Roberts/New Richmond/River Falls or nearby areas. This couple is seeking a generational homestead to raise a family and dream of raising some animals (sheep, goats, chickens), grow a large garden, and possibly hunt on. Outbuildings are preferred but not necessary. Ready 10/1/25.
Hannah is seeking to buy 1o acres (tillable, pasture, forest) in Columbia, Rock or Jefferson County WI. She is interested in a house and a barn or another building that could serve as a barn would be helpful.
Maryann is seeking a farmer to buy 420 acres (372 tillable) available in London, Ohio (Madison County.) On the property there is a 55×96 pole barn; a 40×40 pole barn both metal sided, and 2 grain bins one 10,000bu and one 5000bu. There is also a well maintained two story farmhouse, 1839 square with private… Read More →
Hannah is seeking a farmer to buy 7 acres (5 tillable) in Dorchester, WI, Clark County. Main field spent summer of 2022 in cover crop followed by 3 seasons of market/CSA vegetable production. Not certified organic, but upholding those standards. Established pollinator habitat surrounds main field. Fields have been rotated between summer & winter cover… Read More →
