Ear to the Ground 186: New LSP Leadership
George Boody and Mark Schultz discuss their personal passions and how LSP brings about positive change as the organization prepares for a leadership transition.
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The King of Cover Cropping
An Indiana initiative has made the state a national leader in getting continuous living cover established on crop acres. Can it change the way farmers view soil? Michael Werling is, literally, a card-carrying connoisseur of soil health. “I call it, ‘My ticket to a farm tour,’ ” says the northeastern Indiana crop producer, showing off… Read More →
The Future of Farming & Vibrant Local Communities Focus of Starbuck Meeting June 30
STARBUCK, Minn. — What do you want your community to look like in the next 10 years? Issues related to beginning farmers, farm success, farm transition and vibrant local communities will be on the agenda during a Land Stewardship Project (LSP) community meeting Tuesday, June 30, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., at the gallery… Read More →
Ear to the Ground 158
An Australian ag financial planning expert talks to LSP about creative ways to transition farms to the next generation.
Ear to the Ground 138
A brother-sister team uses Farm Beginnings and Journeyperson to help transition from being landowners to active farmers.
When it Comes to Tissue & Soil Sampling, it Shouldn’t be an Either-Or Choice
Nutrient Testing May Not Always Indicate That More Nutrients are Needed
When raising crops, tissue and soil sampling are important practices to be used together to determine your nutrient management protocol. Soil testing reveals what nutrients are available in the soil while tissue testing shows a snapshot of nutrients in the plant part at the time of sampling. It is important to utilize both soil and… Read More →
Join LSP for Sustainable Farm Tours with Farm Beginnings Grads
Register now for one of three hands-on events!
The Land Stewardship Project has announced its upcoming 2026 Farm Beginnings Field Days, a series of three distinct on-farm events hosted across Minnesota. Led by graduates of the LSP Farm Beginnings course, these sessions provide transparent, peer-to-peer insights into successful farm management and innovative, sustainable agricultural practices. Designed for aspiring growers, seasoned land managers, and… Read More →
Ear to the Ground 403: Values on the Table
Emily and Ryan Kjesbo-Johnson vowed their lifelong commitment to community would not stop when they moved out of their urban neighborhood and onto a farm. Farm Beginnings is helping them keep that promise. More Information • LSP’s Farm Beginnings Course (2026-2027 Early Bird Discount Deadline Aug. 1, 2026; Final Deadline Sept. 1, 2026) • Crowded Table… Read More →
Ear to the Ground 402: Enemy of Good
Jane Marynik’s pursuit of perfection ran into a brick wall called vegetable farming. LSP’s Farm Beginnings has helped her strike a more sustainable balance between work and life. More Information • LSP’s Farm Beginnings Course (2026-2027 Early Bird Discount Deadline Aug. 1, 2026; Final Deadline Sept. 1, 2026) • Four Beans Farm • Food Farm •… Read More →
Ear to the Ground 399: Asking Why
A decade ago, veggie and livestock farmers Josh Bryceson and Rama Hoffpauir realized sweat equity would only take them so far in their ag journey, so they looked up from the grindstone long enough to take in the big picture (1 of 2 parts). More Information • Turnip Rock Farm & Cosmic Wheel Creamery • LSP’s Farm… Read More →