Bonnie and Vance Haugen of Springside Farm will host this Dairy Grazing Apprenticeship pasture walk. Topics covered include late fall and early winter feed strategies for a dairy herd, as well as harvesting kura clover seed. The pasture walk is co-sponsored by Great River Graziers and Kickapoo Grazing Initiative.

 
Registration requested, but not required. For more information, contact Bonnie Haugen at bonnie@dga-national.org or call 507-421-7170.

Join the Land Stewardship Project and the Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy for a conversation about federal conservation program funding in Minnesota and how the Farm Bill can better support producers utilizing regenerative practices. For details and to register, click here.

Deep canvassing is candid and non-judgmental, two-way conversations where canvassers ask voters to share their relevant, emotionally significant experiences and reflect on them aloud. It is one of the most durable and proven forms of persuasion when talking to people who might hold differing beliefs than you and is going to be critical in creating the world we want and need. 
 
Join the Land Stewardship Action Fund to learn about deep canvassing, what it is and why it’s important, and get trained on how to deep canvass so you’re able to powerfully participate in LSAF’s upcoming deep canvasses and put these important skills to use in your community.
 
To register, click here.

 The USDA is making the Whole Farm Revenue Protection (WFRP) and Micro Farm programs more accessible to small and mid-sized producers. This includes doubling the maximum insurable revenue under WFRP ($17 million beginning in 2023), more than tripling the approved revenue cap for Micro Farm eligibility (now $350,000 beginning in 2023), and reducing paperwork requirements for WFRP. 

If you have looked at WFRP or the Micro Farm programs before and dismissed them, now might offer a good opportunity to take another look, and get in touch with a crop insurance agent to further explore these programs.

Join the USDA’s Risk Management Agency for a special virtual presentation covering the ins and outs of the Whole Farm Revenue Protection and Micro Farm programs. RMA subject matter experts will provide an in-depth look at these policies and answer questions. These events kick off the Whole Farm Revenue Protection and Micro Farm Road Show with in-person and virtual events across the country.
 
To participate in the Oct. 11 meeting, click here. Note: it starts at 11 a.m. Eastern Time.
 
The Land Stewardship Project appreciates feedback — are you interested in pursuing Micro Farm or Whole Farm Revenue Protection Coverage? Will these programmatic changes eliminate barriers to crop insurance coverage for your operation? Please reach-out and give us your feedback by contacting LSP’s Sarah Goldman or Karen Stettler.

Michelle and Eric Heins of Hoosier Ridge Ranch are hosting a Land Stewardship Project pasture walk for area graziers. Please join them to learn about their 100% grass-fed, grass-finished Normande beef operation, their pastured poultry, and their soil health practices to improve the operation and newly rented acres. Simple soil health demonstrations will be conducted to compare current acres to the newly rented acres. 
 
A five-way cover crop mix was planted for late fall-winter forage following the August harvest
of food grade oats. There will be a discussion on bale grazing, calving on pasture, and the Heins’ custom
grazing business. You can see a variety of practices across their farm and hopefully learn from
what they have experienced thus far.
 
Sign-in begins at 3:45 p.m. A meal to go will be provided (beef stew, salad greens, and
bread). Please bring containers for your meal to go. A suggested donation is $3 to $5. This event is open to all graziers and you do not need to be a member of LSP to attend.
 
For details and to register, click here, or contact Jen Wahls at 218-310-9058, jen.landscapeconnections@gmail.com.

Julius, Cathy, Andrew, and Callina Johnmeyer of Green Machine Farm are hosting a free Land Stewardship Project pasture walk for area graziers. Established in 2012, Green Machine Farm offers beef, pork, chicken, and eggs raised on pastures near Zumbrota, Minn. This walk will focus on chicken (meat and egg) production, processing, and marketing. Come check out the Winnebeggo v1.0 and v2.0. We will see their sustainable farming practices at work. There will be discussions on sales and marketing and a visit to the farm store with the option to buy.
 
Sign-in begins at 3:45 p.m. A meal to go will be provided and there is a suggested donation of $3 to $5. This event is open to all graziers; you do not need to be a member of LSP to attend. Look for event signs off Highway 52.


To register, click here, or contact Jen Wahls at 218-310-9058, jen.landscapeconnections@gmail.com.

 The USDA is making the Whole Farm Revenue Protection (WFRP) and Micro Farm programs more accessible to small and mid-sized producers. This includes doubling the maximum insurable revenue under WFRP ($17 million beginning in 2023), more than tripling the approved revenue cap for Micro Farm eligibility (now $350,000 beginning in 2023), and reducing paperwork requirements for WFRP. 

If you have looked at WFRP or the Micro Farm programs before and dismissed them, now might offer a good opportunity to take another look, and get in touch with a crop insurance agent to further explore these programs.

Join the USDA’s Risk Management Agency for a special virtual presentation covering the ins and outs of the Whole Farm Revenue Protection and Micro Farm programs. RMA subject matter experts will provide an in-depth look at these policies and answer questions. These events kick off the Whole Farm Revenue Protection and Micro Farm Road Show with in-person and virtual events across the country.
 
To participate in the Oct. 13 meeting, click here. Note: the meeting starts at 4 p.m. Eastern Time.
 
The Land Stewardship Project appreciates feedback — are you interested in pursuing Micro Farm or Whole Farm Revenue Protection Coverage? Will these programmatic changes eliminate barriers to crop insurance coverage for your operation? Please reach-out and give us your feedback by contacting LSP’s Sarah Goldman or Karen Stettler.

Join us in calling voters in Senate District 24 (Olmsted and Dodge Counties) to have in-depth and values-based conversations about why we need to elect state legislators who will champion public investments in our soil and climate. Before we dive into the calling, we will be reviewing the script and who we’ll be calling, and answering any questions you have. Attend via Zoom or in-person at the Land Stewardship Minneapolis office. 
 
This is critical organizing work that will make a difference in this fall’s election and beyond, so we hope you can be a part of this work with us!

To register, click here.

Imagine a holistic Minnesota Farm and Food Bill that invests in people and the land, not corporate interests and the status quo. What would you want to see in it? What does our state need to do to support emerging farmers, regional food systems, local processing, farm and food system workers, and sustainable and regenerative farming? Join us to build a comprehensive platform that invests in the agricultural system we need in Minnesota. 
 
To register, click here.

Deep canvassing is candid and non-judgmental, two-way conversations where canvassers ask voters to share their relevant, emotionally significant experiences and reflect on them aloud. It is one of the most durable and proven forms of persuasion when talking to people who might hold differing beliefs than you and is going to be critical in creating the world we want and need. 
 
Join the Land Stewardship Action Fund to learn about deep canvassing, what it is and why it’s important, and get trained on how to deep canvass so you’re able to powerfully participate in LSAF’s upcoming deep canvasses and put these important skills to use in your community.
 
To register, click here.

New York Times bestselling author Robin Wall Kimmerer will be speaking on our relationship to the land at LSP’s final 40th anniversary event of the year (Wednesday evening Dec. 7, location TBD). 

To help us explore some of the themes of Kimmerer’s writing in advance of that special gathering, we’re creating space for discussion of Kimmerer’s article The Serviceberry: An Economy of Abundance.

Hosted by LSP member Suzanne Swanson, we’ll think and share together as a learning circle about reciprocity, the gifts we receive from the earth, and the value of relationships within ecological systems.

Exploring Robin Wall Kimmerer’s Ideas: A Conversation
Thursday October 20^th
6 p.m.-7:15 p.m. on Zoom (get the link when you sign up)

Minnesota State College Southeast is putting on a new series in agroecology, with an emphasis on plants and soil health. This series is designed to encourage and support the planning, development, and production efforts of local urban gardeners and farmers. All different types of adult learners interested in applying ecological principles in the management of plants and soil are invited to attend. The series will be taught by Bruno Borsari. For details on the entire series, check out this flier.

 To register, click here.

Imagine a holistic Minnesota Farm and Food Bill that invests in people and the land, not corporate interests and the status quo. What would you want to see in it? What does our state need to do to support emerging farmers, regional food systems, local processing, farm and food system workers, and sustainable and regenerative farming? 
 
Join us to build a comprehensive platform that invests in the agricultural system we need in Minnesota. To register, click here.

On the fourth Tuesday of each month at 7  p.m. LSP will gather to learn about what is happening policy-wise at the state, local, and federal level; take collective action together; dive into an issue campaign of your choice; and break out into regional groups to build relationships with other LSPers in your area. 
 
To register, click here.

Join us in calling voters in Senate District 24 (Olmsted and Dodge Counties) to have in-depth and values-based conversations about why we need to elect state legislators who will champion public investments in our soil and climate. Before we dive into the calling, we will be reviewing the script and who we’ll be calling, and answering any questions you have. Attend via Zoom or in-person at the Land Stewardship Minneapolis Office. 
 
This is critical organizing work that will make a difference in this fall’s election and beyond, so we hope you can be a part of this work with us! 
 
To register, click here.

Imagine a holistic Minnesota Farm and Food Bill that invests in people and the land, not corporate interests and the status quo. What would you want to see in it? What does our state need to do to support emerging farmers, regional food systems, local processing, farm and food system workers, and sustainable and regenerative farming? Join us to build a comprehensive platform that invests in the agricultural system we need in Minnesota. 
 
To register, click here.

Minnesota State College Southeast is putting on a new series in agroecology, with an emphasis on plants and soil health. This series is designed to encourage and support the planning, development, and production efforts of local urban gardeners and farmers. All different types of adult learners interested in applying ecological principles in the management of plants and soil are invited to attend. The series will be taught by Bruno Borsari. For details on the entire series, check out this flier.

To register, click here.

Robin Wall Kimmerer, author of Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants, will help LSP wind up its 40th Anniversary year with an evening that celebrates our relationships with the land and with each other. This event will feature live music and a virtual live address by Kimmerer.

She is a scientist, poet, and author of the New York Times bestselling book Braiding Sweetgrass. We’re finalizing plans for this in-person event in the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area. More details to come soon. For more information, contact LSP’s Olivia Blanchflower via e-mail.

On the fourth Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. LSP will gather to learn about what is happening at the state, local, and federal level; take collective action together; dive into an issue campaign of your choice; and break out into regional groups to build relationships with other LSPers in your area.
 
To register, click here.