Harvey Benson had a simple transition plan for the farm that had been in his family since the late 1860s: he would continue living on those 160 acres until he died, and then it would be passed on to his partner, Bonita Underbakke. In fact, when people ask him if he’s lived on the farm… Read More →
Thousands of Land Stewardship Project members and supporters from across Minnesota came together during the 2021 session of the state Legislature and organized around our shared values. Together, we mobilized around a collective vision that includes a just food and farm system, a healthy landscape, thriving small and mid-sized farms, just and prosperous communities, and… Read More →
Corporation Yet Again Ignores Local Democracy & the Will of the People Today, Minnesota Sands, LLC filed a petition asking the United States Supreme Court to hear an appeal in its lawsuit seeking to overturn the Winona County frac sand mining ban. Such requests are not automatically accepted by the Court, and given the utter… Read More →
Sometimes a Farm Transition is Done at a Distance On a brilliantly bright October afternoon, Chris Mosel makes his way over a clear-running brook and through a stand of basswood, oak and maple on his central Minnesota farm. As he approaches the edge of the woodlot, he steps over a strand of temporarily erected electric… Read More →
Jeff is seeking a farmer to rent 198 tillable acres in Mt. Horeb, Wisconsin. There is no house on the land. Available 3/31/27.
Brenda is seeking to rent 5 acres (2 tillable, 1 pasture, 1 forest) in Wisconsin. Housing is needed. Available 7.10.27.
Elliott has 50 tillable, 4 pasture, 15 forest and 10 other acres for rent near Waunakee, Wisconsin. There are multiple outbuildings, but currently all spoken for, could re-configure. There is also fencing, water and roads along with housing. Rent is about $500+. Available 8/31/26.
Jeremy has 20 certified organic acres (18 tillable and 2 pasture) for rent in Clayton Wisconsin, Polk County. There is a chicken coop, water access and a house. Rent is $1,800/ month and is available 9/1/26
Dusan is seeking to buy 65 acres (20 tillable, 20 pasture, 20 forest and 5 other) in Wisconsin. Housing is needed. Available 1/27/27.
Nick is seeking to rent tillable land in Wisconsin. A house is not necessary.
