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As Avian Flu Reemerges in Minnesota, White Paper Asks: Are Factory Farms the Victims or the Vectors?

LSP Report Examines Latest Research into the Development of Highly Pathogenic Influenza & Calls for a More Resilient Approach to Farming

September 25, 2025

LEWISTON, Minn. — Last week’s announcement that a deadly strain of avian influenza has reemerged in Minnesota raises renewed questions about the role large, industrialized poultry operations play in propagating this disease, say authors of a new white paper published by the Land Stewardship Project (LSP). “Big Bird. Big Problem: How the Poultry Industry is…  Read More →

LSP Land Line: Big Ag Gravy Train, Habitat Loss, Soil Health, Dairy Crisis, Nitrogen, Kernza

By Brian DeVore
September 25, 2020

Sept. 25: An LSP Round-up of News Covering Land, People & Communities Very large farms collect one-fifth of USDA’s coronavirus payments (9/23/20) Chuck Abbott reports on Agriculture.com that the government’s COVID-19 payments to agriculture have been a gravy train for mega-operations. According to an analysis done by the Environmental Working Group, the largest 1% of…  Read More →

Seeking Farmland to Rent or Buy: Minnesota

Gabrielle is seeking 2 pasture acres in Minnesota within a 20 to 30 minutes drive of Apple Valley within Dakota County if possible. Gabrielle is looking to pasture sheep close to her home. Looking for a pasture of any size that would be willing to host 3 or 4 sheep for a year or two…  Read More →

Seeking Farmland to Rent or Buy: Minnesota

Tara is seeking 6 certified organic acres in Minnesota near Chaska or further west- outside the city limits.  She would like  a barn, pole barn, garage and a fenced in area for three pigs and chickens – (also willing to fence). Water in the barn or yard would be helpful.  Looking for a minimum of…  Read More →

Seeking Farmland to Rent or Buy: Minnesota, Wisconsin

Corey is seeking 150 acres of tillable land and 100 acres of pasture land in Northwestern Wisconsin or East Central Minnesota.   A barn, pole sheds and other usable buildings would be a plus, as well as fencing and water/ponds.  Available 8/26/25.

Farmland for Rent: Wisconsin

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

From Crisis to Community

By Brian DeVore
August 4, 2019

A Shared Threat Prompts a Shared Vision for a New Farm As the land auction progressed, it looked like the parcel was on its way to exchanging hands at a decent price. But the landowner grew increasingly anxious about the guy who was likely to get the highest bid—he was a well-known owner of large-scale…  Read More →

Land Line: Invisible Hand, Price-Fixing, Oat Mafia, Bird Flu, Profitable Conservation, SNAP, Compost, Farm Subsidizers

By Brian DeVore (editor)
May 12, 2025

The Invisible Hand, Elasticity, and the Vanishing Farmer (5/7/25) Writing on the AGDAILY website, farmer and international consultant Ben Henson describes how the traditional building blocks of the American agricultural economy are being undermined by unprecedented consolidation in farming. Highlights: One basis of economic theory is “inelastic” versus “elastic” demand for products. Food is considered…  Read More →