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Seeking Farmland to Buy: Minnesota, Wisconsin

Benjamin is seeking 3- 10 acres (tillable, pasture, forest) in Northwestern Wisconsin/ East Central Minnesota.  He has more than 15 years experience in vegetable production and seed development. This emerging farmer is ready to begin his own venture. Benjamin is passionate about sustainable agriculture, soil health, and land management. Seeking a homestead for organic and…  Read More

Local Democracy Challenge Launched by LSP in MN

Initiative Aims to Increase Citizen Engagement with Local Officials & Processes in Non-election Years

MONTEVIDEO, Minn. — The Land Stewardship Project (LSP) today launched an initiative in Minnesota communities aimed at increasing citizen engagement in the local democratic process. The Local Democracy Challenge, which runs through Nov. 26, outlines six areas of direct action that citizens can take in a non-general election year. The public is invited to participate…  Read More

As Avian Flu Reemerges in Minnesota, White Paper Asks: Are Factory Farms the Victims or the Vectors?

LSP Report Examines Latest Research into the Development of Highly Pathogenic Influenza & Calls for a More Resilient Approach to Farming

LEWISTON, Minn. — Last week’s announcement that a deadly strain of avian influenza has reemerged in Minnesota raises renewed questions about the role large, industrialized poultry operations play in propagating this disease, say authors of a new white paper published by the Land Stewardship Project (LSP). “Big Bird. Big Problem: How the Poultry Industry is…  Read More

Seeking Farmland to Buy: Wisconsin

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.

Seeking Farmland to Buy: Wisconsin

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.

Farmers to AG: Take Action to Counteract Community-Killing Consolidation

During Central MN Meeting, Ellison’s Office Seeks Examples of Ag Antitrust Violations

PAYNESVILLE, Minn. — Unprecedented consolidation in agriculture is emptying the landscape of farmers, which is having a trickle-down impact on everything from rural schools and churches to Main Street businesses, said three-dozen farmers and other rural residents who gathered Aug. 24 for an open-air Land Stewardship Project (LSP) town hall meeting on the shores of…  Read More

Farmers Gather in Madison to Discuss ‘Bringing Small Grains Back to Minnesota’

LSP Networking Meeting Centers Around Producing, Processing & Marketing Wheat, Oats & Other Alternatives to Row Crops

MADISON, Minn. — “Welcome to my midlife crisis,” joked Peter Haugen on a Saturday morning in early August as a couple dozen farmers stood in a semi-circle around him and his wife, Brittany, at the edge of a 12-acre field south of Madison.  The “crisis” Peter was referring to was what was growing in that…  Read More

Seeking Farmland to Buy: Minnesota

Emily is seeking 20 acres (pasture and tillable) to buy in Minnesota.  She is looking for land and a house south of the Metro between Lonsdale and Red Wing MN to start a regenerative U-pick orchard, pumpkin patch and Christmas tree farm.  Emily is ready 8/13/25.

Seeking Farmland to Buy: Minnesota (Metro)

Jesse is seeking 5 acres (pasture, tillable, forest) to buy in Minnesota.  Jesse is looking for homestead southwest of the metro that is within 35 minutes of Woodbury, MN. 5 acres is preferred but can do with less if the township allows animals like goats and sheep.  Would be ready by 9/1/25.