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Court’s Decision a Win for Land, Communities & Farms

In a win for the people and the land of southeastern Minnesota’s Winona County, the Minnesota Court of Appeals has declined to take up an appeal case that was brought forward by a large dairy attempting to expand well beyond an existing animal unit cap. This comes after years of neighbor-to-neighbor action and public engagement…  Read More

What Makes a Welcoming Community?

I became a member-leader of the Land Stewardship Project to help achieve justice for the people and the land. By identifying our self-interest, listening to our neighbors, and acting on our values, I also believe that we can become a welcoming community. Doug Nopar,who worked for many years as a rural LSP organizer, believes that…  Read More

No. 1, 2020, Land Stewardship Letter

• An online version of the Land Stewardship Letter is here. • A pdf version is here. • Archived Land Stewardship Letters are here. • Paper copies are available by contacting Brian DeVore at 612-722-6377 or via e-mail. Table of Contents Stewardship Roots…3 • Everything is Connected to Everything Else • Glover Named LSP’s New…

No. 2, 2020, Land Stewardship Letter

• An online version of the Land Stewardship Letter is here. • A pdf version is here. • Archived versions of Land Stewardship Letters are here. • Paper copies are available by contacting Brian DeVore at 612-722-6377 or at via e-mail. Table of Contents Stewardship Roots…3 • One Disruption Away • COVID-19 Crisis Resources •…

No. 3, 2020, Land Stewardship Letter

• An online version of the Land Stewardship Letter is here. • A pdf version is here. • Archived versions of Land Stewardship Letters are here. • Paper copies are available by contacting Brian DeVore at 612-722-6377 or via e-mail. Table of Contents Stewardship Roots…3 • Sustainable Vs. Regenerative In Remembrance…4 • Dennis Johnson’s Deep-Rooted Legacy…

No. 3, 2020, Land Stewardship Letter

• An online version of the Land Stewardship Letter is here. • A pdf version is here. • Online versions of other Land Stewardship Letters are here. • Paper copies are available by contacting Brian DeVore at 612-722-6377 or via e-mail. Table of Contents Stewardship Roots…3 • Sustainable Vs. Regenerative In Remembrance…4 • Dennis Johnson’s…

Laura Schreiber

Laura Schreiber first joined LSP as a Higher Education Consortium for Urban Affairs (HECUA) intern in 2018, helping to launch our Local Foods Campaign. She has worn several hats with the Land Stewardship Project and the Land Stewardship Action Fund since. Laura coordinated LSP’s 2019 Family Farm Breakfast at the Capitol and can confirm it…  Read More

A Giant in the Earth: Paul Johnson & the Geography of Hope

NOTE: The Land Stewardship Project is saddened to learn that Paul Johnson, a giant in the promotion of working lands conservation on America’s farms, passed away this week. We send our condolences to Paul’s family — he will be sorely missed. Below is an excerpt of a 2020 Land Stewardship Letter article on Paul and…  Read More

Act Now: Day One Demands for USDA Leaders

On the campaign trail, President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris communicated clear priorities to address the needs of agriculture and rural communities, including: strengthening regional food systems and anti-trust enforcement, expanding conservation programs with a focus on soil health and carbon sequestration, increasing microloans for beginning farmers, and advancing racial justice and accountability…  Read More

We Stand Together Against Attacks on Our Democracy

This week in Washington, D.C., we faced multiple attacks on our democracy. Elected leaders sought to overturn the will and the votes of the people. White militants lead a violent insurrection against our government. And again, we witnessed that when white militants commit violence, police stand by. None of these attacks are acceptable and those…  Read More