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Legislation to Reinstate MPCA Community Board gets 1st Hearing in MN Senate March 9

Citizens’ Board Was Eliminated after Ordering an EIS on a Factory Farm

March 8, 2023

SAINT PAUL, Minn. — A bill to reinstate a key body for allowing Minnesota residents to have a say in the future of their communities’ environmental health will be considered during a legislative hearing on Thursday, March 9. The Senate State and Local Government and Elections Committee will consider the reinstatement of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency’s… Read More →

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Tags: citizen democracy • factory farm • local control • Minnesota Legislature • MPCA Citizens' Board

LSP Statement on Latest Daley Farm Lawsuit

November 1, 2022

LEWISTON, Minn. — Daley Farm’s filing of a lawsuit in Minnesota District Court on Oct. 27 naming the Land Stewardship Project (LSP) and individual citizens as defendants is the latest effort by this limited liability partnership to suppress the public’s right to discuss and debate the future of our community here in Winona County. This litigation appears… Read More →

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Tags: Daley Farm • factory farm • lawsuit • Winona County

LSP Statement on Daley Farm Appeal of Winona County BOA Decision

January 5, 2022

LEWISTON, Minn. — On Jan. 3, Daley Farm of Lewiston, L.L.P, filed an appeal in Minnesota District Court challenging the Winona County Board of Adjustment’s decision in December denying the operation’s proposed expansion. This expansion would exceed the county’s animal unit cap by almost four times the current limit. Over the years, Daley Farm has repeatedly shown it has little respect… Read More →

Category: News Releases

Tags: Board of Adjustment • CAFO • Daley Farm • factory farm • karst geology • local democracy • Winona County

Court’s Decision a Win for Land, Communities & Farms

By Matthew Sheets

November 3, 2021

In a win for the people and the land of southeastern Minnesota’s Winona County, the Minnesota Court of Appeals has declined to take up an appeal case that was brought forward by a large dairy attempting to expand well beyond an existing animal unit cap. This comes after years of neighbor-to-neighbor action and public engagement… Read More →

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Tags: Daley Farm • factory farm • karst • local control • local democracy • Winona County

Upcoming Events

April 2025

Tuesday April 22

3:30 pm – 5:30 pm

Farm to School (F2S) Roadshow

Tuesday April 22

3:30 pm – 5:30 pm

Farm to School (F2S) Roadshow

Lac Qui Parle Valley Middle/High School, 2860 291st Ave, Madison, MN 56256, USA

There is still time to register for the Farm to School (F2S) Roadshow— a mini-series of events designed to grow Farm to School connections across our region. Whether you’re a producer interested in selling to schools, a food service professional sourcing local, or someone supporting local food systems, we hope you’ll join us.

What to expect:

Mini-session with Sara George (Renewing the Countryside) on building relationships between food service staff and farmers.
Overview of F2S resources & grants with Kate Seybold (Minnesota Department of Ag) and Jayme Anderson (Minnesota Department of Education).
Kitchen walk-through with Sara George and real-time discussion on how to get local food from farm to tray.
Q & A, shared learning, and connection.

To register, click here

Can’t make it?

We are collecting signatures from folks who support increasing state funding for the program, as well as letters of support for us to submit to the House Ag Committee. Please take a moment to sign the petition below, or reach out about submitting your own letter!

6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Farm to School (F2S) Roadshow Producer Panel

Tuesday April 22

6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Farm to School (F2S) Roadshow Producer Panel

Madison Mercantile 601 1st St., Madison, MN 56256

There is still time to register for the Farm to School (F2S) Roadshow— a mini-series of events designed to grow Farm to School connections across our region. Whether you’re a producer interested in selling to schools, a food service professional sourcing local, or someone supporting local food systems, we hope you’ll join us.

Join us for an informal Farm to School Producer Panel with insights from experienced producers and agency reps, including:

Nick Olson (Land Stewardship Project): Producer with Farm to School experience and Farm Beginnings instructor.
Kate Seybold (Minnesota Dept. of Ag) and Jayme Anderson (Minnesota Dept. of Ed): Resources and regulations for producers.
Sara George (Renewing the Countryside): Producer
Scott DeMuth (Land Stewardship Project): Food Systems Organizer; hear about western Minnesota Farm to School Coordination and what schools are looking for.

Please RSVP or reach out with questions!
We’d love to know who’s coming so we can plan accordingly — and we’re always happy to help with questions about Farm to School.

Can’t make it?

Wednesday April 23

8:00 am – 12:30 pm

Supporting Beneficial Birds on the Farm

Wednesday April 23

8:00 am – 12:30 pm

Supporting Beneficial Birds on the Farm

15270 Haucke Ln, Viola, WI 54664, USA

Wild Farm Alliance and Keewaydin Farms invite you to join them for a farm field day all about beneficial birds on Wednesday, April 23, from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., in Viola, Wis. Tickets are $10 and include lunch.

Discover the birds that call our farms home and explore how they can support pest control and biodiversity. Join innovative farmers, avian researchers, and other experts to learn practical strategies for attracting beneficial birds to your farm. Engage in hands-on activities, including a guided bird walk, nest box installation, and monitoring demonstrations. Walk away with valuable knowledge and skills to integrate bird-friendly practices into your farming operation.

There is limited space for this event. For details and to register, click here.

2:00 pm – 4:30 pm

Farm to School (F2S) Roadshow

Wednesday April 23

2:00 pm – 4:30 pm

Farm to School (F2S) Roadshow

MACCRAY High School, 711 Wolverine Dr, Clara City, MN 56222, USA

Mini-session with Sara George (Renewing the Countryside) on building relationships between food service staff and farmers.
Overview of F2S resources & grants with Kate Seybold (Minnesota Department of Ag) and Jayme Anderson (Minnesota Department of Education).
Kitchen walk-through with Sara George and real-time discussion on how to get local food from farm to tray.
Q & A, shared learning, and connection.

To register, click here.

Can’t make it?

Thursday April 24

6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Madison: Building a Shared Vision for Western MN

Thursday April 24

6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Madison: Building a Shared Vision for Western MN

Madison Mercantile, 601 1st St, Madison, MN 56256, USA

The goal of this free Land Stewardship Project program is to change the way we think about issues in our communities, our state, and our nation. We will identify the problems that are affecting us, connect over our common values, and identify existing groups that share our goals. The idea is to find common ground with your neighbors and places where we can come together to move forward in areas of shared values.

Format:
1) What are the areas of concern in your personal life and your community? Examples:

Food insecurity/inflation
Labor shortages/workforce challenges
Housing prices/unavailability
Lack of local control

2) How can I personally address those concerns in my community or with the help of my neighbors?Examples:

Expanding local options for food and food processing
Expanding workforce internships for area youth
Assisting local community in finding grant programs for new rural housing
Volunteering for get out to vote campaigns for local elections

3) What existing community groups can help achieve these goals? What groups can we build up? Examples:

Local food co-ops or farmers’ market associations
Local school programs or after-school activity groups
Local economic development or civic leadership groups
Local election boards

For more information, contact LSP organizer James Kanne at jkanne@landstewardshipproject.org.

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