southeastern Minnesota

LSP Media Statement on Latest Daley Farm Appeals Filing

May 23, 2024

LEWISTON, Minn. — The Land Stewardship Project (LSP) filed a legal brief May 22 with the Minnesota Court of Appeals contesting Daley Farm’s appeal of the state District Court’s decision to deny the operation’s attempt to circumvent Winona County’s rules related to the size of large livestock operations. Daley Farm is seeking a variance so that… Read More →

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Upcoming Events

August 2024

Thursday August 1

All Day: Early Bird Discount Deadline for LSP's Farm Beginnings Class
Thursday August 1
Early Bird Discount Deadline for LSP's Farm Beginnings Class
Hybrid

Beginning and prospective farmers are invited to apply to the Land Stewardship Project’s Farm Beginnings course, a year-long training program that focuses on the goal setting, marketing, and financial skills needed to establish a successful farm business. The Farm Beginnings course creates a space for folks to name their vision, acquire the tools and skills needed to make it happen, and become part of a community of support to help them succeed.

The course will run from November 2024 through March 2025, with some additional educational opportunities to take place later in 2025.

The deadline for applications is Sept. 1. Early bird applications submitted by Aug. 1 will receive a $100 discount if you are accepted into the class. Partial scholarships are available.

More details are at http://www.farmbeginnings.org or contact Whitney at wterrill@landstewardshipproject.org or Annelie at annelie@landstewardshipproject.org

You can apply to the course at https://bit.ly/FBApp24-25.

Friday August 9 – Saturday August 10

Wisconsin School of Managed Grazing

Friday August 9 – Saturday August 10

Wisconsin School of Managed Grazing

Marshfield Agricultural Research Station, 208356 Drake Ave N, Stratford, WI 54484, USA

GrassWorks is bringing back the popular Wisconsin Grazing Schools for the first time in over 10 years. They’re updating the schools to tackle modern grazing opportunities and challenges.These two-day intensive workshops will provide opportunities for in-depth discussions, field exercises, and reference materials that cover both livestock and agroecological topics related to grazing.

For details and to register, click here.

Tuesday August 20

10:00 am – 3:00 pm: Cover Crop Conversations at Hoffman Organic Farm
Tuesday August 20
10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Cover Crop Conversations at Hoffman Organic Farm
Hoffman Organic Farm, 622 S Grant St, Earlville, IL 60518, USA
This field day is co-hosted by the IDEA Farm Network and the Land Connection, and will include field walks of organic field crops, vegetables, and grass-fed lamb and beef. Discussions will focus on the farm’s use of cover crops, including frost seeded red clover, buckwheat, pearl millet and sun hemp. Field walks will include the use of wide-row corn interseeded with winter squash. Mentorship programs for new and transitioning organic farmers will also be highlighted.

For details and to register, click here.

Monday August 26

9:30 am – 3:00 pm: UW Organic Research and Climate-Smart Commodities Field Day
Monday August 26
9:30 am – 3:00 pm
UW Organic Research and Climate-Smart Commodities Field Day
Arlington AG Research, N695 Hopkins Rd, Arlington, WI 53911, USA
This field day, co-hosted by Marbleseed, will include tours of the latest research in organic grains and forages, including roller crimping, strip tillage, and alternative crops. Discussions will also include opportunities for funding related to climate-smart production.

The field days in this series are designed to provide valuable information to certified organic farmers, as well as farmers interested in exploring the transition to certified organic production on some or all their acres, as well as farmers interested in cover crops, soil health practices, or alternative equipment to manage weeds.

For details and to register, click here.

Wednesday August 28

9:30 am – 3:00 pm: Intro to Organic Grain: Weed Management, Soil Health & Marketing a Diverse Rotation
Wednesday August 28
9:30 am – 3:00 pm
Intro to Organic Grain: Weed Management, Soil Health & Marketing a Diverse Rotation
4564 110th St, Glencoe, MN 55336, USA

Join OATS (Organic Agronomy Training Service) at theFitzgerald Family Farm to learn from farmer Matt Fitzgerald and other organicag professionals. Matt will walk through their line of weed managementequipment, discuss helpful techniques, and demonstrate the pros and cons of aspeed disc. Take a field walk to explore balancing tillage and soil health.Hear how farmers can market a diverse rotation through organic transition, andabout new state and federal organic support programs.

For details and to register, click here.

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