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Beginning Farmer Program for MN, WI & IA Accepting Applications for 2023-2024 Course
Early Bird Discount Deadline for Farm Beginnings Class Aug. 1
LEWISTON, Minn. — One of the most successful beginning farmer training programs in the country is now accepting applications for its 2023-2024 course session serving the Minnesota, western Wisconsin and northern Iowa region. The Land Stewardship Project’s (LSP) Farm Beginnings initiative is a training program that focuses on the goal-setting, marketing and financial skills aneeded to establish… Read More →
LSP Benefits Package
The Land Stewardship Project’s generous benefits package includes: 1) 100% employer-paid health insurance premium for employees and their spouse and/or dependents; 2) 100% covered dental premiums, long-term disability, and life insurance; 3) 4% 401(k) employer contribution after one year of service; 4) PTO in years 0-2 includes up to 24 days off annually, increasing… Read More →
SE MN Farmer Calls for Crop Insurance Reform During Capitol Hill Fly-in
Advocates from 6 States Call for Federal Policy that Bolsters Sustainable Agriculture & Addresses Climate Change
ORONOCO, Minn. — Southeastern Minnesota farmer Angela Smith had an important message for lawmakers when she traveled to the nation’s capital earlier this month: small and diversified farmers, as well as beginning farmers, need much better access to crop insurance in order to survive and thrive at a time of extreme climate change. Smith, who is… Read More →
Fish Kill Bill Offers Comprehensive Protections for MN Water Quality
Local Citizen Organizing Prompted Passage of Legislation After SE MN Disasters
LEWISTON, Minn. — Winona County residents are hailing the passage of a comprehensive bill that makes significant changes to the investigation of fish kills in Minnesota. The legislation, which was passed during the recently concluded session of the state Legislature, was pushed by a group of local residents after a series of fish kills in their… Read More →
Tell Lawmakers that Farmworkers Deserve Paid Family & Medical Leave
All Minnesotans Should Have the Ability to Care for Loved Ones
After years of organizing, we are on the verge of creating a Paid Family & Medical Leave Program where all Minnesotans contribute and benefit. All Minnesotans should have the tools they need to have the freedom to care for their loved ones without putting their finances at risk. For an average of just $3 per-week… Read More →
Ear to the Ground 307: Listening to the Knees
Farm Beginnings and Journeyperson taught Melissa Driscoll that true sustainability starts not only with the soil, but with the person who’s stewarding it. More Information • LSP’s Farm Beginnings Course • LSP’s Journeyperson Course • Minnesota Farm Business Management Faculty • Seven Songs Organic Farm You can find LSP Ear to the Ground podcast episodes… Read More →
Building Community for Land Access
Current Series – Building Community for Land Access – East African Farmers Our next gathering is Sunday, October 22, from 3-6 pm at Scandia City Hall. Please register here! We are in a moment where African farmers and gardeners, many who have farmed in their own countries and have been growing in community garden…
Tell Your MN House Member Today to Lower Prescription Drug Costs & Reject Poison Pill Amendments
MN Legislature is Considering the PDAF Proposal THIS WEEK
During this legislative session, Minnesota lawmakers are considering the passage of a bill to create a PRESCRIPTION DRUG AFFORDABILITY BOARD (PDAB) and pharmaceutical corporations are doing everything they can to stop it. On Friday, April 14, an amendment was passed on the Senate Floor that would exclude rare disease drugs, as well as any drug that has been… Read More →
Ear to the Ground 306: Tough Choices
How Farm Beginnings helped Hannah Frank and Justin Thomas whittle their enterprise “wish list” down to a sustainable size. More Information • LSP’s Farm Beginnings Course • Rue de Bungaloo Farm You can find LSP Ear to the Ground podcast episodes on Spotify, Stitcher, iTunes, and other podcast platforms.