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 →
Joe is seeking two pasture acres in Minnesota to rent or buy. Outbuildings if available, would be helpful for sheltering poultry or sheep, but not absolutely necessary. Water and electricity would be helpful, but also not absolutely necessary. No housing is necessary.
Rose is seeking to rent certified organic pasture and tillable acres in Minnesota. No housing is necessary. Ready by 4/20/25.
Cat is seeking to rent or buy 5 acres (tillable and forested acres) with housing and water.
Cody is seeking 1-5 pastured acres to rent in Minnesota. In addition a barn / structure for livestock and fencing would be helpful for raising a small number of hogs and lambs.
Katie is seeking 5 forested acres to rent or buy in Minnesota. No housing is needed and Katie is available by 1/1/25.
Case is seeking to rent or buy tillable acres in Minnesota.
Cameran is seeking an acre of land to rent or buy in MN. Cameran is interested in planting and managing perennial plants to support habitat and sell products (herbs, seeds, cuttings, fruit, berries, roots). A small shed would be nice but not necessary. No housing is needed and Cameran would be interested 4/1/25.
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 →
