When considering significant changes to the way one farms, there’s nothing like a couple acres of convincer, a template for the potential offered up by tapping into the land’s ability to build soil health in an economically viable manner utilizing livestock and perennial plants. Mark Erickson points out just such a personal proving ground on… Read More →
The Land Stewardship Project (LSP) report, “Breaking the Rules for Profit: An Analysis of the Frac Sand Industry’s Violations of State Regulations & Manipulation of Local Governments in Wisconsin,” posted on our website on Nov. 6, 2014, inadvertently contained errors regarding AllEnergy. These errors have been retracted in a revised version of the report, which… Read More →
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
Benjamin is seeking 3- 10 acres (tillable, pasture, forest) in Northwestern Wisconsin/ East Central Minnesota. He has more than 15 years experience in vegetable production and seed development. This emerging farmer is ready to begin his own venture. Benjamin is passionate about sustainable agriculture, soil health, and land management. Seeking a homestead for organic and… Read More →
Dec. 18: An LSP Round-up of News Covering Land, People & Communities National Soil Erosion Rates on Track to Repeat Dust Bowl-era Losses Eight Times Over (12/16/20) Unhealthy farming practices and more extreme weather spurred by climate change will lead to an increased rate of soil erosion across the U.S. in the coming decades, according… Read More →
Nov. 29: An LSP Round-up of News Covering Land, People & Communities Why Non-operating Landowners Need to be Part of the Conservation Dialogue (11/22/20) Non-operating landowners, otherwise known as NOLOs, are generally in favor of conservation programs and practices, as are the farmers who operate on their land. But there is often a disconnect between… Read More →
Hannah is seeking to buy 10 acres (3 acres tillable, pasture and forest) of farmland in Wisconsin. She is looking for a homestead with which to raise a family and grow food for the community. Hannah has 5 years of experience growing organic vegetables, fruit and medicinal herbs and is excited to expand her current… Read More →
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 →
Garret is seeking to rent 300 acres (a combination of tillable, pasture and forest) in Minnesota.
Skylar is seeking to rent 40+ acres in Webster, Calhoun & parts of Greene & Pocahontas counties. Skylar is interested in buying 40 acres in Webster or Calhoun. Skylar has been farming for 10 years in Webster & Calhoun county. In the last 5+ years he has been integrating more cover crops and no till… Read More →
