Ear to the Ground No. 127
Farmer Tony Schultz talks about how Community Supported Agriculture can revitalize our food system and rural communities.
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Why Restricting the Right to Vote is Bad for our Land, Farms & Rural Communities
Recently, the Land Stewardship Project joined “Our Vote, Our Future,” a coalition of over 70 organizations working to oppose the voter restriction amendment to the state constitution that is to be put before Minnesota voters Nov. 6. Why is an organization whose mission is stewardship of the land and our communities speaking out on this… Read More →
Farm Beginnings Profile: Kristianna Gehant & Nick Siddens
A Little Horse Sense
When a new food and farming model is introduced to a region, it can be slow to catch on—if at all. On the other hand, sometimes a new concept takes off like a galloping horse, challenging its practitioners to hang on for the ride. One Saturday last October, Kristianna Gehant and Nick Siddens were on… Read More →
Seeking Farmland to Buy: Wisconsin
Michael is seeking 80 acres (a mix of open and forested land) to buy in western Wisconsin (preferably near River Falls, Hudson, New Richmond, or Somerset, but open to options) to establish a rotational grazing and perennial food crop production enterprise. Ideally, the forested portion of the land would have adequate wildlife and maple trees… Read More →
MPCA Needs to Set the Right Precedent for this Unprecedented CAFO
Tell the MPCA by April 9 that Industrial-Scale Projects Need Industrial-Scale Review
Minnesota’s largest dairy producer has applied to build the first livestock operation in the state to hold over 20,000 animal units. If built, the concentrated animal feeding operation (CAFO) will hold 18,855 dairy cattle, bringing the total animal units to 26,397 in one facility. This proposed operation is the first of its size in Minnesota.… Read More →
Food Forum Agenda
2026 Western Minnesota Food Forum Monday, February 23, 2026 Oyate Hall, University of Minnesota-Morris in Morris, Minn. Farm to School Roadshow 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Note: The Farm to School Roadshow is optional and requires separate registration found here. Head to Morris early and join the Land Stewardship Project, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, and the…
Western Minnesota Food Forum
The Land Stewardship Project is excited to gather again to build a vision for our region’s food system at the 2026 Western Minnesota Food Forum on Monday, Feb. 23, in Morris, Minn. The Western Minnesota Food Forum brings together local food advocates to listen, learn, and coordinate around local food market opportunities in western Minnesota.…
Seeking Internship
Zach is seeking an internship. His farming experience is casual so far raising peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers, and some various herbs- no true farming experience yet. Zach has a passion for growing sustainable food and finds it inspirational. Zach would like to have roughly an acre to grow peppers and tomatoes with companion plants, as well… Read More →
Want to Learn How to Share Your Story With Lawmakers?
Get Prepped for LSP's 2026 Family Farm Breakfast & Lobby Day
The Land Stewardship Project’s annual Family Farm Breakfast & Lobby Day (being held March 11 this year) offers an opportunity to share our vision for a better farm and food system with lawmakers and move our legislative agenda forward. Having strong lobby meetings with your elected officials makes a difference! It’s how we get more legislators… Read More →
Ear to the Ground 394: Canceling Commodities
As a farmer and entrepreneur, John Strohfus sees the production of food-grade crops as a key opportunity for regenerative farmers to forge links in a value chain based on building healthy soil. More Information • Jan. 27, 2026, LSP Workshop — “Beyond Exports: Rebuilding Local Markets” • Field Theory Foods • LSP Small Grains Web… Read More →