MANKATO, Minn. — Are you a farmland owner who values good stewardship practices? Are you a farmer looking to invest in soil building on rented land? A workshop to help you act on your conservation values will be held Friday, Feb. 21, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at School Sisters of Notre Dame in… Read More →
Edric is seeking a farmer to rent or buy 8 acres just outside Northfield, MN. The property is strategically located only three minutes from downtown Northfield, providing easy access to amenities, and is a manageable 30-minute drive from the expansive opportunities of the Twin Cities metro area. Nestled in a woods, and tucked next to… Read More →
LSP Members Shaped the Outcomes & Continue to Build Power to Make Transformational Vision a Reality During the recently concluded session of the Minnesota Legislature, Land Stewardship Project members from across the state were deeply engaged in advancing our vision for a transformational farm and food system that fosters strong family farms, vibrant rural communities,… Read More →
LSP Members Shaped the Outcomes & Continue to Build Power to Make Transformational Vision a Reality During the recently concluded session of the Minnesota Legislature, Land Stewardship Project members from across the state were deeply engaged in advancing our vision for a transformational farm and food system that fosters strong family farms, vibrant rural communities,… Read More →
Land Stewardship Project Sees Bill as Important Step for Getting More Beginning Farmers on the Land SAINT PAUL, Minn.—A bill moving through the Minnesota Legislature would help beginning farmers overcome one of the biggest barriers they face when trying to launch an agricultural business: access to land. According to farmer-members of the Land Stewardship Project… Read More →
Lanee is seeking a farmer to rent 18 acres (9 tillable and 9 pasture) in Lone Jack, Missouri, Jackson County. There is a metal horse barn with four stalls, fencing, water and electricity. There is no housing available. Rent is $1,500 and is available 7/1/26.
Katherine is seeking 10 acres of farmland to rent or buy. Housing is necessary (fenced in yard would be great) and having outbuildings is preferred. Available 3/31/26.
Kathleen is seeking three acres of farmland to buy or rent in Wisconsin. Access to water is required, but no house is needed. Ready 3/1/26.
Do you own farmland and want to make sure it is taken care of using good stewardship practices? Two “Managing for Stewardship” workshops are being presented in Minnesota this winter by the Land Stewardship Project (LSP) and the Upper Mississippi Region of the League of Women Voters. These workshops are for farmland owners, retired farm… Read More →
While recording a recent LSP podcast interview with southwest Minnesota farmer Carmen Fernholz, I was reminded of how important it is that farmers identify closely with the land they’re producing a livelihood from. As Fernholz put it: “If you’re a good farmer you can’t help but become attached to the land. And when you become… Read More →
