The sustainable agriculture community lost a true friend this week when Bud Markhart passed away after a courageous battle with cancer. I had the opportunity to interview Markhart last fall for an LSP podcast. He was a professor of horticultural science at the U of M, and so it’s no surprise that he made his… Read More →
While spending time in western Minnesota’s Big Stone County recently, I came across a lot of talk about food deserts—those places where people don’t have good access to healthy, affordable food. But while interviewing LSP organizer Rebecca Terk for this week’s podcast, an interesting twist emerged: a type of food desert can exist even when… Read More →
Max is seeking to buy 5 acres of pasture and tillable land in Wisconsin near the Fox Valley area. Max is interested in an area for pasture and market garden- no housing necessary. Max is looking for this opportunity 7/9/25.
The Wild Farm Alliance is out to prove that thriving wildlife habitat and working farmland are not mutually exclusive — in fact, they can make great partners. More Information • Wild Farm Alliance • The Farm as Natural Habitat • LSP’s Ear to the Ground 371: Avian Award • LSP’s Ear to the Ground 370:… Read More →
AmandaJo is seeking to buy tillable, pasture and forested acres in Iowa. No housing is necessary, ready by 5/1/25.
Stephan is seeking 10 acres (a combination of pasture, tillable and forested) in Wisconsin. Housing is necessary. Fencing and an additional outbuilding would be preferred but not necessary. Stephan is ready for this opportunity 2/28/25.
Nick is seeking five pastured/ tillable acres in Wisconsin.
Andie is seeking six acres (3 tillable) to buy in WI. Preferably tillable land that is less than 6% slope, including housing, one outbuilding, and basic utilities. Andie is seeking this opportunity in 9/1/2025.
Aravindu is seeking tillable land in Ohio to buy. No housing is needed. Aravindu would be ready for land 12/31/24.
Les Macare is the co-owner of Racing Heart Farm, a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) vegetable operation near Colfax, Wis. Les is a graduate of LSP’s Journeyperson course and recently participated in the organization’s Climate Resiliency Cohort. Les, along with partner Els Dobrick, who is also a Journeyperson graduate, found their land via LSP’s Farmland Clearinghouse.
