Family Farm Breakfast

LSP Supporters Talk ‘Farm to Kids,’ Land Access & Soil Health During 20th Family Farm Breakfast at the Capitol

Farmers Join MN Lt. Governor & Attorney General as Featured Speakers

March 18, 2025

SAINT PAUL, Minn. — Getting healthy, local food to Minnesota’s children, providing support for emerging farmers and building resilient soil were the topics of conversation when over 170 Land Stewardship Project (LSP) members and allies gathered in Saint Paul March 13 for the 20th iteration of the Family Farm Breakfast at the Capitol. Minnesota Lieutenant… Read More →

Category: News Releases

Tags: beginning farmers • emerging farmers • Family Farm Breakfast • farm-to-school • land access • Minnesota Department of Agriculture • Minnesota Legislature • soil health • state policy

AG Ellison to Keynote LSP Family Farm Breakfast at the Capitol March 13 in St. Paul

‘Best Breakfast in Town’ Brings Citizens & Public Officials Together Over Locally Sourced Food

March 3, 2025

SAINT PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison will keynote the Land Stewardship Project’s Family Farm Breakfast at the Capitol on Thursday, March 13, from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., at Christ Lutheran Church on Capitol Hill (105 University Avenue West). To reserve a spot, see bit.ly/familyfarmbreakfast2025 or call 612-722-6377. Since 2005, the “Best… Read More →

Category: News Releases

Tags: Family Farm Breakfast • local food • Minnesota Legislature • state policy

2024 Minnesota Legislative Session Wrap-Up

Soil Health, Water Quality, Emerging Farmers, Regional Foods Supported; Factory Farm Controls Stall; Stage Set for 2025

By LSP’s Policy Team

May 20, 2024

As the clock struck midnight on Sunday, the Minnesota Legislature concluded its 2024 session. During the past few months, lawmakers primarily focused on revenue-neutral policy changes and some targeted funding of specific programs. During the session, Land Stewardship Project members made some progress on advancing our priorities and built a strong foundation to hit the… Read More →

Category: Blog

Tags: beginning farmers • community-based food • emerging farmers • factory farms • Family Farm Breakfast • Minnesota Legislature • soil health • state policy

It’s a Wrap: The Largest Family Farm Breakfast & Lobby Day in LSP History

LSP Members Made their Voices Heard at the Capitol on April 13

By Amanda Koehler

April 24, 2023

On Thursday, April 13, over 300 Land Stewardship Project members, supporters, staff, and elected and appointed public officials gathered in Saint Paul for our 17th Family Farm Breakfast & Lobby Day – the largest Family Farm Breakfast in LSP history! This year, the event was co-hosted by: Clean Up the River Environment (CURE) ♦ Climate Land Leaders… Read More →

Category: Blog

Tags: Family Farm Breakfast • Minnesota Legislature

Add Your Name to the Farmer & Producer Sign-On Letter

March 28, 2023

This week, the House and Senate Agriculture Committees in the Minnesota Legislature are rolling out their budgets for the Minnesota Department of Agriculture. Both the House and Senate have included important items, such as funding for the Emerging Farmers Office and establishing a Meat and Poultry Liaison position in the Department of Agriculture, as well… Read More →

Category: Action Alerts

Tags: 100% Soil Healthy Campaign • agriculture budget • Family Farm Breakfast • local food systems • local meat processing • Minnesota Legislature

Legislative Update: Fair Farm Economy, Resilient Climate, Soil Health, Land Access & Regional Food on the Table

LSP is Championing 15 Bills (So Far)

By Amanda Koehler & Laura Schreiber

February 10, 2023

This past fall, hundreds of Land Stewardship Project members from across Minnesota came together to build a holistic, state policy campaign — the “Minnesota Food and Farm Campaign.” Now, as the 2023 session of the Minnesota Legislature hits its stride, we’re translating our agenda into legislation. LSP is championing 15 bills (so far) to build… Read More →

Category: Blog

Tags: 100% Soil Healthy Campaign • COOL • factory farms • Family Farm Breakfast • farm-to-school • fish kills • healthcare • local food systems • local meat processing • Minnesota Legislature • MPCA Citizens' Board • soil health • water

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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