• An online version of the Land Stewardship Letter is here. • A downloadable pdf version is here. • Archived pdf versions of the Land Stewardship Letter are here. • Archived online versions 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 Roots…3 • Speaking… Read More →
LEWISTON, Minn. — Land Stewardship Project (LSP) members applauded today’s decision by the Minnesota District Court to deny Daley Farm’s latest attempt to circumvent Winona County’s rules related to the size of large livestock operations. (The Court’s decision is available here.) For the past four years, Daley Farm has sought a variance from the county’s… Read More →
Do You Care About the Future of Your Rural Community? Do You Want to be Heard? Do you favor a farm and food system that relies on small and medium-sized operations that contribute to local economies while building healthy soil? Are you concerned about the corporate takeover of the farm and food system in your community? Do… Read More →
• An online version of the Land Stewardship Letter is here. • A downloadable pdf version is here. • Archived pdf versions of the Land Stewardship Letter are here. • Archived online versions 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 Roots…3 •… Read More →
As you may have heard, the Land Stewardship Project is currently searching for a new executive director as a result of the departure of Mike McMahon earlier this year. We’d like to provide a brief update on the hiring process and where LSP stands during this time of transition. First, let’s address the reality of… Read More →
Unearthing the Links Between Soil Health, Farm Profits & Water Quality Building soil health may be about bugs, bacteria, and biology, but justifying farming practices that nurture such a natural process often comes down to a human-generated gauge of success: how much money does it put (or keep) in the bank? On a sunny day… Read More →
Myron is seeking a farmer to buy 35 acres (17 tillable, 12 pasture and 6 other) in Eagle Bend, Minnesota. There is a 32X40 2 bay shop, 200 amp panel, plumbed for floor heat with Internal, a 16X20 insulated and heated shop, a 14X26 stick framed greenhouse with working electricity (in need of clear glazing… Read More →
Maryann is seeking a farmer to buy 420 acres (372 tillable) available in London, Ohio (Madison County.) On the property there is a 55×96 pole barn; a 40×40 pole barn both metal sided, and 2 grain bins one 10,000bu and one 5000bu. There is also a well maintained two story farmhouse, 1839 square with private… Read More →
Michelle is seeking a farmer to buy 22 acres in Tamarack, MN, Carlton County. There is a large milking barn built in 1950s and an older barn that was used for milking prior. There is a house and a garage with dirt floor. No chemicals have been used since 2013 and the farm is MN… Read More →
Laura and Adam Cullip are seeking a farmer to buy 40 certified organic acres (15 tillable, 10 pasture, 5 forested and 10 other) in Hutchinson, MN. In addition to a house, there are 3 high tunnels (1/4 acre total), 2 greenhouses, barn with pack shed, heated shop, granary and tool sheds. Eleven acres is in… Read More →
