On Monday, HF 5, the bill to establish a strong, people-first health insurance exchange in Minnesota, passed the final vote on its way to Governor Mark Dayton’s desk. Thank you for all your calls, e-mails and letters to support a people-centered exchange—your actions made a difference! For the past year, LSP and our allies have… Read More →
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 →
John is seeking a farmer to rent 75 acres (50 tillable, 20 pasture) in Lima Township, Rock County, WI. Housing is available along with greenhouse, sheds, high tunnel, and walk in cooler. There is also water, electric, possible hook up for RV, biodiverse, spring fed creek, near the Ice Age Trail, along with good organic… Read More →
Ryan is seeking 15 acres (tillable, pasture and forest) in Wisconsin. Ryan would consider fenced acres, but also willing to put in fence, water line, and convert acreage as needed. No house is needed.
Lanee is seeking a farmer to rent 18 acres (9 tillable and 9 pasture) in Lone Jack, Missouri, Jackson County. There is a metal horse barn with four stalls, fencing, water and electricity. There is no housing available. Rent is $1,500 and is available 7/1/26.
Sylvester is seeking a renter for 40 pasture acres in Oxford, WI, Adams County. There is no house, but there is an operation shed plus electric and water on site. Rent is $500/ month. Availability: 1/1/26
Colten is seeking 60 acres (30 tillable, pasture and forest) in Wisconsin. No housing is necessary.
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 →
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.
