The Land Stewardship Project (LSP) stands with the renaming of Minneapolis’ largest lake “Bde Maka Ska” and other decisions to strengthen visibility and truth telling for the indigenous peoples who have been systematically erased from Minnesota history and places. LSP stands with our state leaders taking legislative action to ensure the lake’s rightful name is… Read More →
Recent revelations that at least 2,300 migrant children have been separated from their parents under U.S. President Donald Trump’s “zero tolerance” policy highlights an ugly fact: this country’s immigration policies are inhumane, divisive and unsustainable, and they have been for a very long time. The atrocity of tearing young children from their parents is a… Read More →
Walking down a sloping lane on a spring afternoon, Luke and Liana Tessum surprise an Angus beef cow wandering up from a bottomland paddock. The lone bovine, and 18 cow-calf pairs grazing on the pasture below, represent the reaching of what the 30-something couple calls yet one more “micro-goal.” In December, the Tessums paid off… Read More →
Anton and Rachel are seeking a farmer(s)/orchardist(s) to transition into running an orchard and/or diversified farming operation on their 60 acre farm in southern Dunn County near Menomonie. Specific arrangements and options for involvement are flexible, but could include managing the business, purchasing all or part of the operation, or other creative arrangements. Infrastructure, housing,… Read More →
Lori and Chuck are seeking a farmhand for their organic dairy farm in Osseo, WI. They have 65-70 milking cows and run 500+ acres. The duties would include milking, feeding animals and involve use of a skidsteer and tractor. Previous experience is preferred. No housing available.
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 →
Les and Els are seeking a Farm Crew Member to participate in field prep, planting, weeding, maintenance, harvesting, washing, packing, and delivery of vegetables on their farm in Colfax, WI. This is a small farm, with a small crew. Racing Heart Farm is a Certified Organic farm using no-till methods to produce vegetables for farmer’s… Read More →
• An online version of the Land Stewardship Letter is here. • A downloadable pdf version is here. • Downloadable pdf back issues of the Land Stewardship Letter are here. • Interactive online back issues of the Land Stewardship Letter are here. • Paper copies are available by contacting Brian DeVore at 612-816-9342 or via e-mail. Table of Contents Stewardship… Read More →
• An online version of the Land Stewardship Letter is here. • A downloadable pdf version is here. • Downloadable pdf back issues of the Land Stewardship Letter are here. • Interactive online back issues of the Land Stewardship Letter are here. • Paper copies are available by contacting Brian DeVore at 612-816-9342 or via e-mail. Table of Contents Stewardship… Read More →
Note: This is the 3rd installment in the 12-part “A Sense of Where You Are” series. History is a critical piece of context. All too often, farming practices are carried out without taking into consideration past practices and their subsequent impact. Regenerative farmers often say they are “listening to the land” when making management decisions.… Read More →
