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2012
- February 1, 2012: Play on 'Retiring Farmers' Dilemma' to be Presented in Milan Feb. 12
- January 30, 2012: LSP Family Farm Breakfast & Day at the Capitol March 6 in St. Paul
- January 25, 2012: Play on 'Retiring Farmers' Dilemma' to be Presented in Clinton Feb. 5
- January 21, 2012: Play on 'Retiring Farmers' Dilemma' to be Presented in Litchfield Jan. 28
- January 17, 2012: ‘Successful Options for
Grass-fed Beef’ in La Crosse February 11
- January 13, 2012: Developing a Regional Direct-to-Market Drop-Site for Farm Products Topic of Meeting Jan. 26 in Lewiston
- January 10, 2012: ‘Is Farming Your Future?’ Workshop Feb. 11 in Clinton
- January 9, 2012: Play on 'Retiring Farmers' Dilemma' to be Presented in Marshall Jan. 22
- January 9, 2012: Holistic Management Financial Planning Course Feb. 7-8 in Mankato
- January 5, 2012: ‘Tools For a Healthy Farm Partnership’ Workshop Feb. 4 in Minneapolis
2011
- December 19, 2011: Conservation Stewardship Program Deadline Jan. 13
- December 15, 2011: CSA Farmers: LSP Directory Sign Up Deadline is Jan. 17, 2012
- December 14, 2011: Play on 'Retiring Farmers' Dilemma' to be Presented in Western Minn. Region this Winter
- December 13, 2011: Workshop on Profitable Collaborative Marketing for Farmers in Milan Jan. 21
- December 7, 2011: ‘Is Farming Your Future?’ Workshop Jan. 8 in Clinton
- December 7, 2011: ‘Is Farming Your Future?’ Workshop Jan. 8 in River Falls
- December 5, 2011: Intro Holistic Management Course Dec. 13-14 in Mankato
- November 29, 2011: LSP Calls for Final Minneapolis Urban Agriculture Zoning Changes That Promote Economic Development
- November 10, 2011: Beginning Farmer & Rancher Opportunity Act Introduced in Senate
- November 10, 2011: Workshop on Diversifying a Vegetable Farm through Wholesale Markets Dec. 8 in La Crosse
- October 24, 2011: Beginning Farmer & Rancher Opportunity Act Introduced in Congress
- October 18, 2011: Workshop on Calculating & Controlling Transportation Costs from Farm-to-Market Nov. 8 in Bayport
- October 10, 2011: Pheasant Opener Farm Tour to Feature Connections Between Ag Policies, Local Foods & Habitat Oct. 15 in Montevideo
- September 30, 2011: LSP Applauds USDA’s Continued Support of Beginning Farmers & Ranchers
- September 27, 2011: Play on Retiring Farmers’ Dilemma & the Future of Farmland Coming to Western Wis. Nov. 14-17
- September 8, 2011: Fall Grazing Field Day Sept. 25 in La Crescent
- September 7, 2011: Look Who’s Knockin’ Performance in Osceola Canceled
- August 17, 2011: Field Day on ‘Day in the Life of a CSA Farmer’ Near Prairie Farm Aug. 26
- August 17, 2011: Nationally Known Grazing Author to Lead ‘Profits from Livestock’ Workshops Sept. 9-10 in Alexandria
- August 5, 2011: 1-Act Play on Retiring Farmers’ Dilemma & the Future of Farmland in Osceola Sept. 12
- August 1, 2011: ‘Is Farming Your Future?’ Workshop Aug. 28 in Minneapolis
- July 25, 2011: LSP Releases Presentation on Roundup/Glyphosate Problems
- July 22, 2011: Aug. 15 Bus Tour of Niche Crops Operation Leaving from Montevideo
- July 9, 2011: Field Day on ‘Troubleshooting a New CSA Farm’ Near Henderson July 31
- July 7, 2011: Deadline for 2011-2012 MN Farm Beginnings Course Aug. 1
- June 30, 2011: LSP Open House, Cookout & Silent Auction July 28 in Minneapolis
- June 29, 2011: ‘Calculating & Controlling Transportation Costs from Farm Gate to Consumer’ July 18 in Lanesboro
- June 29, 2011: Summer Grazing Field Day July 9 near Kellogg
- June 29, 2011: Grazing, Direct Marketing & Careers in Ag Featured July 16 Near Hutchinson
- June 23, 2011: Prairie Restoration, Roundup Research & Cooking Demo Featured at LSP Farm Event July 10 Near St. Charles
- June 22, 2011: Family Farmers Urge Obama Administration to Finalize Livestock Rules On Anniversary of Release of GIPSA Proposed Reforms
- June 22, 2011: Classes on Holistic Management of Farmland July 13 & 14 in Sunburg, Minn.
- June 20, 2011: Central MN Farmer Joins Natl. Effort to Push for Beginning Farmer Initiatives in Federal Ag Policy
- June 13, 2011: Tour of Organic Diversified Farm June 26 in Millville
- June 8, 2011: Forum on Local Foods & Sustainable Ag in Urban Edge Counties June 22 in Bayport
- June 2, 2011: Organic Fertility & Soil Management Workshop in Altura June 25
- May 20, 2011: ‘Profits from Perennials’ Summer Events to Feature Grazing, Conservation, Prairie Restoration in Western MN
- May 19, 2011: Holistic Planned Grazing Class June 10-11 in Sunburg
- May 18, 2011: Introduction to Grazing Workshop & Pasture Walk June 4 in Benson Area
- May 10, 2011: ‘Is Farming Your Future?’ Workshop May 22 in Hutchinson
- May 10, 2011: ‘Intro to Grazing’ Workshop & Field Day May 21 in St. Charles Area
- April 14, 2011: LSP Earth Day Benefit at the Red Stag Supperclub April 22
- April 13, 2011: ‘Is Farming Your Future?’ Workshop April 30 in Rochester
- April 7, 2011: LSP Earth Day Benefit Breakfast at the Red Stag Supper Club April 22
- April 4, 2011: ‘Calculating & Controlling Transportation Costs from Farmgate to Consumer’ April 12 in Morris
- March 17, 2011: ‘Calculating & Controlling Transportation Costs from Farmgate to Consumer’ April 4 in Litchfield
- March 3, 2011: Tour of Wintering Systems for Alternative Swine & Dairy March 18 in Morris
- March 2, 2011: Meeting on ‘Creating a More Sustainable Western MN’ March 14 in Ortonville
- February 25, 2011: Oxfam America Hunger Banquet March 4 in St. Paul
- February 22, 2011: Workshops on ‘To Join or Not to Join a CSA Farm?’ March 1, 8 & 15 in Washington County
- February 16, 2011: 'Plugging into Alternative Livestock Markets' in Redwood Falls & Glenwood During Early March
- February 10, 2011: ‘Record Keeping on a Vegetable Farm’ Workshop March 2 in Rochester
- January 24, 2011: LSP Family Farm Breakfast & Day at the Capitol Feb. 15 in St. Paul
- January 21, 2011: ‘Is Farming Your Future?’ Workshop Feb. 18 in St. Joseph
- January 20, 2011: Play on 'Retiring Farmers' Dilemma' to be Presented in SE MN Region this Winter & Spring
- January 19, 2011: Holistic Mgt. Classes for Farmers in St. Joseph During Feb. & March
- January 18, 2011: Regional CSA Directory Expands Reach
- January 13, 2011: Workshops on Successful Options for Livestock to be Held in Redwood Falls & Glenwood Jan. 29 & Feb. 5
- January 10, 2011: Workshop on Post-Harvest Handling of Vegetables Jan. 22 in Minneapolis
2010
- December 10, 2010: Land Stewardship Project Statement on the Resignation of U of M Vice-President Karen Himle
- December 2, 2010: LSP Statement on Discrimination Payments for African-American Farmers
- November 23, 2010: Land Stewardship Project Calls for Swift Implementation & Enforcement of Strong GIPSA Rule
- November 22, 2010: Film on Farming & Water Quality to be Shown Dec. 2 in Montevideo
- November 17, 2010: Farm-to-Cafeteria Workshop Nov. 30 in Mahtomedi
- November 16, 2010: LSP Benefit Shopping Night at Ten Thousand Villages in St. Paul Nov. 22
- November 11, 2010: Film on Farming & Water Quality to be Shown Nov. 13 in Marshall
- November 3, 2010: Released U Documents Show Officials Went to Great Lengths to Appease Corporate Ag & Cover Up Reasons for Film Censorship
- October 29, 2010: LSP Publishes Internal University of Minnesota Documents Related to the Documentary Troubled Waters
- October 27, 2010: Workshop on Selling Locally Grown Food to Hospitals Nov. 16 in St. Cloud
- October 19, 2010: USDA Awards Funding to Minnesota Beginning Farmer Initiative
- October 12, 2010: Workshop on Selling Locally Grown Food to Hospitals Oct. 26 in Winona
- October 3, 2010: Ag Groups Call on U to ‘Come Clean’ on Attempts to Censor Film
- September 23, 2010: Land Stewardship Project Statement on the U of M Release of Troubled Waters
- September 23, 2010: MN Groups Call on U of M to Release ‘Troubled Waters’ Film & for Full Investigation of Censorship
- September 21, 2010: LSP Calls for Resignation of U of M VP of University Relations & Release of Film ‘Troubled Waters’
- September 7, 2010: ‘Profits From Perennials’ Event Sept. 30 Near Benson
- August 30, 2010: MN Farmers Call for Fair & Open Livestock Markets at National Agriculture Competition Workshop
- August 19, 2010: MN Livestock Producers Call for an End to Unfair Tactics of Giant Meatpackers
- August 3, 2010: Cultural Diversity & History to be Celebrated at LSP On-Farm Family Event Aug. 15 Near Winona
- July 30, 2010: Tour on CSA Farming & Post-Harvest Handling Techniques Near Arkansaw Aug. 8
- July 21, 2010: Environmentally-Friendly Pasture Production Featured at Nationally Known Farm Aug. 7 Near New Prague
- July 13, 2010: LSP Open House, Cookout & Silent Auction July 22 in Minneapolis
- July 2, 2010: Field Day on CSA Farming & Marketing System July 25 in Northfield
- June 23, 2010: Beginning Farmer Course Announced for 2 MN Locations
- June 22, 2010: Field Day on Starting & Scaling-up a Vegetable Operation July 13 Near Hutchinson
- June 01, 2010: SE Minn. Farmers Excited about New National Farm to School Legislation
- May 24, 2010: Field Day on Raising & Marketing Rare Pig Breed June 13 in Taylors Falls
- May 21, 2010: Field Day on Orchards June 5 in SE MN
- May 11, 2010: 2010 Conservation Stewardship Program Available for Farmers
- May 6, 2010: Introduction to Grazing Workshop & Field Day May 22 in River Falls, WI
- April 28, 2010: LSP Celebration of Local Food & Farming May 15 in Minneapolis
- April 16, 2010: Organic Fertility & Soil Management Workshop in Farmington May 8
- March 26, 2010: Organic Greenhouse Management Workshop in Farmington April 18
- March 10, 2010: Farmer Workshop on Direct Marketing of Local Food March 25 in Ortonville
- March 9, 2010: 24 St. Croix CSA Farms offer Shares in 2010
- February 20, 2010: 2010 CSA Farm Directory Helps Twin Cities Consumers ‘Put a Face on Their Food’
- February 17, 2010: ‘Record Keeping on a Vegetable Farm’ March 18 in Saint Cloud
- January 19, 2010: 2010 LSP Family Farm Breakfast at the Capitol March 2 in St. Paul
- January 5, 2010: Farm Groups Call for New Review of Syngenta’s Atrazine to be Unbiased & Science-Driven
2009
- December 23, 2009: ‘Time Management for Farmers’ Jan. 23 in St. Paul
- December 4, 2009: LSP Benefit Shopping Night at Ten Thousand Villages in St. Paul Dec. 16
- November 30, 2009: Geothermal System Featured at Greenhouse Workshop Dec. 7 Near Elba
- November 9, 2009: ‘Tractor Maintenance 101’ Workshop Dec. 12 in Hutchinson
- November 5, 2009: Land Stewardship Project Hosts USDA Deputy Secretary on SE MN Farm
- October 30, 2009: Community Meeting on Planning a Stronger
Local Foods Economy Nov. 17 in Clinton
- October 28, 2009: Grower-Buyer Workshops Nov. 12 in Stillwater
- October 20, 2009: 25,000 Citizens Urge USDA’s Vilsack to End Detrimental Lending Practices
- October 19, 2009: Shop at Ten Thousand Villages Nov. 18 & Support LSP
- September 16, 2009: Minn. Beginning Farmer Course Moved to St. Joseph
- September 11, 2009: Field Day on Carbon Sequestration, Local Foods & Family Farming Sept. 26 Near Kerkhoven
- September 10, 2009: Late-Season Grazing Workshop & Farm Tour Sept. 26 in Caledonia
- August 28, 2009: 22 St. Croix Valley Eateries to Participate in ‘Dine Fresh Dine Local’ Sept. 10 & 11
- August 27, 2009: A Few Spots Still Available in Farm Beginnings Course
- August 13, 2009: Big Stone Lake Area Local Foods Initiative Looking for Farmers Interested in Selling Food Locally
- August 12, 2009: Special Conservation Stewardship Program Meetings Aug. 25 & 27 in New Ulm & Stewartville
- August 12, 2009: Berry Production Workshop Aug. 22 Near Marine on St. Croix
- August 10, 2009: St. Croix Valley Farmers’ Markets to Host National Scenic Riverway Park Rangers in August
- August 8, 2009: Fresh Food Documentary to Screen in Willmar Aug. 27
- August 7, 2009: Fresh Food Documentary to Screen in Hutchinson Aug. 20
- August 6, 2009: LSP Farmer-Members Applaud 1st Nationwide Sign-Up for New Conservation Stewardship Program
- July 29, 2009: Land Stewardship Project Statement on Release of the Interim Final Rule for the Conservation Stewardship Program
- July 28, 2009: LSP Annual Celebration Aug. 16 near Rushford
- July 23, 2009: Field Day on Multi-Species Livestock Grazing Aug. 8 Near Sauk Centre
- July 22, 2009: ‘Farm Dreams’ Workshop Aug. 8 in Stillwater
- July 15, 2009: 2009 St. Croix Dine Fresh Dine Local Event Set for 2-Day Run: Sept. 10 & 11
- July 13, 2009: Sustainable & Organic Wines Featured at Land Stewardship Project Benefit Tasting July 28 in St. Paul
- July 11, 2009: LSP Open House, Cookout & Silent Auction July 30 in Minneapolis
- July 10, 2009: New Farmers’ Markets in St. Croix Valley Part of National Trend
- June 26, 2009: Workshop on Mid-Season Management of Organic Vegetable Farm July 19 Near Farmington
- June 25, 2009: Mid-Season Grazing Workshop & Farm Tour July 12 in Elgin
- June 18, 2009: LSP Farm Beginnings Course Deadline Aug. 26
- June 17, 2009: ‘Hooves & Wings’ Farm Field Day July 9 Near Montevideo
- June 16, 2009: Workshop on Troubleshooting a CSA Vegetable Farm June 25 Near Star Prairie
- May 27, 2009: ‘Fresh’ Food Documentary to Screen in Minneapolis June 2-3
- May 26, 2009: Vegetable Tillage & Cultivation Equipment Featured June 14 in Farmington
- May 15, 2009: LSP UPDATE: Federal Programs & Funding Available for Farmers
- May 8, 2009: $18 Million Available to Farmers Wanting to Add Value to Farm Products
- May 5, 2009: LSP Sponsoring Screenings of Fresh at Bryant Lake Bowl June 2
- April 30, 2009: Organic Vegetable Farming Workshop May 17 Near Farmington
- April 29, 2009: As Planting Season Begins, Details of Green Acres Legislative Reforms Slow in Getting to Farmers
- April 27, 2009: Introduction to Grazing Workshop & Field Day May 9 in Goodhue-Lake City Area
- April 21, 2009: Farm Tour to Feature Various Milking Parlor Options May 7 Near Long Prairie
- April 16, 2009: 'Good Food in Hard Times' Forum April 27 in Montevideo
- April 15, 2009: Small Farm Vegetable Production Field Day May 2 in SW WI
- April 6, 2009: LSP Seeking Western MN Groups That Want to Improve Local Food Availability
- March 31, 2009: Meeting on
Developing a Fair Health Care System April 2 in Rural Winona
- March 20, 2009: LSP
Receives
Blue Cross Support to Promote Healthy Eating in West Central MN
- March 19, 2009: Federal
Beginning Farmer Program Launched this Month
- March 12, 2009:
Community Forum on Immigration & Food Justice March 29 in
Minneapolis
- March 12, 2009: Farm
Bill Opportunities for Rural Communities, Farmers &
Entrepreneurs Rescheduled for March 24-25
- March 10, 2009: Minn.
Farmers to Tell ‘Tales of Terra Madre’ March 29 at
Bryant Lake Bowl in Minneapolis
- March 6, 2009: 2009 CSA
Farm Directory Helps Twin Cities Consumers ‘Put a Face on
Their Food’
- March 5, 2009:
Southern MN Farmers Meet with Sec. of Ag Vilsack & Other Top Ag
Policymakers in D.C.
- February 27, 2009:
Organic Beef Lunch & ‘Faces of Our Farmers’
Show Headline Winona Food Forum March 7
- February 25, 2009: Farm
Bill Opportunities for Rural Communities, Farmers &
Entrepreneurs Discussed in Western MN March 10-11
- February 12, 2009:
‘Time Management for Farmers’ March 14 in Rochester
- February 11, 2009: LSP
Twin Cities Open House March 6 in Minneapolis
- January 26, 2009:
‘Designing a Perennial Farm’ Permaculture Short
Course Feb. 7 in Winona
- January 12, 2009: LSP
Family Farm Breakfast at the Capitol Feb. 17
- January 9, 2009:
‘Slow Food & Social Justice’ Featured Jan.
19 in Montevideo
2008
- December 23, 2008:
Whole Farm Financial Planning Workshop Jan. 24 in Rochester
- December 22, 2008:
'Raising Veggies in a MN Winter' Workshops Jan. 10 at Hamline
- December 19, 2008: LSP
Statement on the Proposed Appointment of Tom Vilsack as U.S. Secretary
of Agriculture
- December 8, 2008: New
Report Exposes Subsidies to Factory Farms
- December 4, 2008: Panel
to Focus on Alternative Dairy Production Methods Dec. 18 in Paynesville
- November 17, 2008:
‘Pricing & Profits’ Farm Financial Short
Course Dec. 6 in Rochester
- November 5, 2008:
‘Economic Benefits of Local Foods’ Nov. 25 in
Appleton & Hector
- October 28, 2008: Shop
at Ten Thousand Villages Dec. 2 & Support LSP
- September 9, 2008: Area
Farmers to Attend World Food Meeting in Italy
- August 29, 2008: LSP
Family Farmers Discuss Beginning Farmer & Conservation
Implementation with U.S. House Rep. Walz on New Ulm Farm
- August 28, 2008: 18 St.
Croix River Restaurants to Participate in Dine Fresh Dine Local Event
Sept. 11
- August 21, 2008: U.S.
House Ag Chair Peterson Discusses Beginning Farmers, Livestock
Competition, Conservation & Local Food Systems with the Land
Stewardship Project
- July 25, 2008: Wanted:
St. Croix River Eateries for Special 1-Day Culinary Event
- July 23, 2008: Spots
Available in 2008-2009 MN Beginning Farmer Course
- June 22, 2008:
Alternative Pork Production Workshop July 28 in St. Charles
- June 21, 2008:
Alternative Pork Production Workshop July 16 in Redwood Falls
- June 19, 2008:
‘Local Foods & Economic Development Tour’
July 8-9 in Western MN & Eastern SD
- June 18, 2008: Land
Stewardship Project Annual Hog Roast/Summer Celebration July 20 at
Haugen Farm Near Canton
- June 12, 2008: LSP
Haulers’ List to Help Farmers in Region Lower Fuel &
Labor Costs
- June 5, 2008: LSP
Policy & Organizing Program Open House & Cookout June
26 in Minneapolis
- May 15, 2008: LSP
Statement on Congressional Passage of 2008 Farm Bill
- May 14, 2008: Intro to
Grazing & Pasture Assessment Workshop/Field Day June 21 in Canby
- May 13, 2008: Farm
Beginnings Field Day to Feature On-Farm Dairy Processing &
Pasture Livestock June 14 in New Prague
- May 2, 2008: MN
Farmers Urge President to Sign 2008 Farm Bill
- April 29, 2008: St.
Croix River Valley Farmer-Buyer Connection Workshop June 26
- April 28, 2008: Farm
Beginnings Pork Production Field Day May 3 Near Kerkhoven
- April 17, 2008: Area
Farmers to be Surveyed on Transportation Needs the Week of April 21-25
- April 15, 2008: U of M
Approves New Sustainable & Organic Ag Programs
- April 9, 2008: Soils
& Forage Workshop April 19 in Lamberton
- March 23, 2008:
Pasture-Based Dairying Field Day April 26 Near Goodhue
- March 22, 2008:
‘Intro to Grazing’ Workshop April 12 in La Crosse
- March 21, 2008:
‘Organic 101’ Workshop April 1 in La Crosse
- March 19, 2008:
Congressional Ag Leaders Agree to Farm Bill Conservation Funding
- March 7, 2008: Meeting
for Farmers & Food Buyers March 18 in Milan
- March 4, 2008: 2008 CSA
Farm Directory Helps Twin Cities Consumers ‘Put a Face on
Their Food’
- February 25, 2008:
Financial Incentives Proposed for Farmers to Produce the Next
Generation of Bioenergy Crops
- February 18, 2008:
Producer Rights & Fair Trade Featured at Local Foods Forum
& Expo March 7 in Winona
- February 15, 2008:
Local Farmers & Chefs Featured at Twin Cities Food &
Wine Experience Feb. 23-24
- February 14, 2008: MN
Farmers Call for Greater Conservation Security Program Investment in
Peterson Farm Bill Conference Proposal
- February
8, 2008: LSP Announces "Renewing Family Farms & Rural
Minnesota" 2008 State Policy Platform (pdf document)
- February 1, 2008:
LSP’s Dana Jackson Receives ‘Sustainable Woman of
Agriculture’ Award
- January 31, 2008:
Farmers Travel to D.C. to Support Beginning Farmer Provisions &
Passage of the Farm Bill
- January 29, 2008: Buy
Fresh Buy Local Launches Winter
Series of Farmer Meetings in St. Croix River Valley
- January 16, 2008:
‘Getting Local Food onto Local Menus’ Subject of
Jan. 29 Meeting in Marshall
- January 4, 2008: 2008
Capitol Family Farm Breakfast Feb. 19 in Saint Paul
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2007
- December 14, 2007: LSP
Statement on the Senate Farm Bill: A Mixed Bag
- December 9, 2007:
LSP’s Farm Beginnings® at Common Roots Cafe in
Minneapolis this Winter
- December 8, 2007:
‘Farming into the Next Generation’ Workshop this
Feb. & March in Lewiston
- November 21, 2007:
Sustainable Business Workshop Dec. 1 in Milan
- November 20, 2007:
Natural Animal Health & Nutrition Workshop Dec. 11 in Altura
- November 17, 2007:
‘Benefit Shopping Night’ for LSP at Ten Thousand
Villages & Chipotle Nov. 28
- November 2, 2007: $288
Billion Farm Bill to be Finalized by U.S. Senate Next Week
- October 18, 2007:
Senate Farm Bill Deal Leaves Beginning Farmers Out
- October 15, 2007: LSP
Member-Farmers Applaud New USDA Grass-Fed Meat Labeling Standards
- October 5, 2007: Report
Finds Rewarding Farmers Based on Real Results Increases Environmental
Benefits
- September 27, 2007:
Stillwater Farmers’ Market Attendance Remains Strong with 1
Month to Go
- September 25, 2007:
Flooded Out Farmers Eligible to Apply for Assistance from Sow the Seeds
Fund
- September 21, 2007:
Citizen Lawsuit on Mower County Feedlot Officer Controversy to be Heard
Sept. 25 in Austin
- September 20, 2007:
Forum on Pesticide Pollution & Fundraiser to Support MPCA
Whistleblower Oct. 10 in NE Minneapolis
- September 6, 2007:
Spots Available in MN-WI Beginning Farmer Course
- August 30, 2007:
National Local Foods Movement Arrives in St. Croix River Valley with
‘Buy Fresh, Buy Local’ Campaign
- August 22, 2007:
‘Raising Farmers Barn Raising’ to Celebrate
Beginning Farmers & LSP Oct. 6 Near Fountain
- August 20, 2007:
Nationally-Acclaimed Chef Lucia Watson Featured at Harvest Feast Sept.
23 in Winona
- August 18, 2007:
Background on Mower County Feedlot Officer Controversy
- August 9, 2007:
LSP’s Proposal for an Ongoing Organic Program at the
University of Minnesota
- August 6, 2007: LSP
Marks 25th Anniversary with Picnic & Farm Beginnings Graduation
Aug. 19 in Granite Falls
- July 30, 2007:
Beginning Farmer Profile: Young MN Couple Launches a Dairy with Goals,
Grass & Grit
- July
3, 2007: Cold Climate Permaculture Featured Aug. 3-4 in Montevideo
- July 2, 2007:
LSP’s ‘Celebrating the Past-Moving into the
Future’ Event to Feature MN Secretary of State Mark Ritchie
Aug. 2 in Minneapolis
- June 28, 2007: Local
Farmers & Chefs Featured at State Fair Aug. 28 During 5th
Annual Minnesota Cooks Event
- June 27, 2007: LSP 25th
Anniversary Celebration to Feature Hog Roast & Potluck Near
Lewiston July 22
- June 26, 2007:
Conservation Security Program Funding Restored
- June 21, 2007: Farm
Beginnings Announces 2007-2008 Course Locations & Deadline
- June 20, 2007:
LSP’s ‘Keeping the Land & People
Together’ Event Sold Out
- May 29, 2007: Author
Wendell Berry Featured at ‘Keeping the Land & People
Together’ June 29 in St. Paul
- May 17, 2007: LSP Farm
Beginnings Tour on CSA, Livestock & Conservation June 27 Near
Plainview
- May 16, 2007: LSP Farm
Beginnings Tour on Livestock Production/Marketing Near Hutchinson June 2
- May 16, 2007:
Beginning Farmer & Rancher Opportunity Act Introduced in
Congress
- May 15,
2007: LSP State
Capitol Update
- May 2, 2007: LSP Marks
25 Years of ‘Keeping the Land & People
Together’ with Special Events, Publications & New Logo
- April 19, 2007: Study
Finds Conservation Security Program a Catalyst for Midwest Farm
Conservation; Program Popular Among Farmers Despite Funding Cuts
- April 10, 2007: LSP to
Participate in Global Warming Day of Action April 14 in Saint Paul
- April 6,
2007: LSP
State Capitol Update
- March 29,
2007:
Farm
Beginnings Launches Statewide Series of Tours & Workshops on
Farm Start-ups April 21 in Milan
- March 28,
2007:
Congressional
Subcommittee Hears Testimony about Beginning Farmers & 2007
Farm Bill from LSP
- March 27,
2007: Wine Tasting
to
Benefit LSP April 16 in Minneapolis
- March 19,
2007:
Record
Number of CSA Vegetable Farms Featured in 2007 Twin Cities Directory
- March 18, 2007: LSP
State Capitol Update
- March
8, 2007:
2 Key Senate Committees Take Steps Toward Making Minn. a National
Leader in Sustainable & Organic Farming
- March 1,
2007: Healthy Foods
and
Health Care Keynote 2nd Annual Local Foods Forum March 9 in Winona
- February 28,
2007:
'Woody Florals' March 24 in Sacred Heart
- February 27,
2007:
Holistic Workshop March 17 in Cokato
- February 26,
2007:
SE MN
Farm Records &
Taxes Workshops in March
- February 23,
2007: Farm
Beginnings Field
Day on Milan Farm Postponed Until March 3
- February
19, 2007: Local Foods Forum & Expo March 9 in Winona
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February 16,
2007: Wedge Co-op
Awards
Local Nonprofits $50,000 in Grants Through Annual WedgeShare Program
- February 15,
2007: House Ag
Committee
Takes Action to Make Minnesota a National Leader in Sustainable
& Organic Farming
-
February
8, 2007:
MN Bill to Help Beginning Farmers With Access to Land Moves Forward
- February
6, 2007: LSP Announces "Renewing Family Farms & Rural
Minnesota" State Policy Platform (pdf document)
- January 26, 2007:
Farm Beginnings Launches Statewide Series of
Tours & Workshops on Farm Start-ups Feb. 24 in Milan
- January 25, 2007:
LSP Family Farm Breakfast at the Capitol Feb. 6
- January 24, 2007:
Sustainable Organic Dairy Field Day Feb. 13 in Morris
- January 18, 2007:
LSP Hog Raffle Drawings Feb. 15 in Montevideo
- January 11, 2007:
LSP Announces Dave Serfling Memorial Fund
for Sustainable Agriculture Education
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2006
-
December 21, 2006:
Organic Dairy Field Day Feb. 13 in Morris
- December 7, 2006: Farmers
Push Farm Bill Reform During D.C. Trip
- November 27, 2006: Learn
About Buying Local, Sustainably-Raised Food Dec. 14 at LSP’s
White Bear Lake Office
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November 27, 2006:
Dairy Financial Analysis Workshop Dec. 7 in Lewiston
- November 22, 2006:
Schedule F Tax Help Topic of Workshop Nov. 28 in Lewiston
- November 11, 2006:
Judge Tells National Pork Board: No Checkoff Funds for Factory Farm
Pollution Immunity Program
- October 11, 2006:
Minnesota Farm & Conservation Organizations Call for 2007 Farm
Bill Reform
- October 10, 2006: Beginning
Farmer Panel Discussion Oct. 16 in Hutchinson
- October 4, 2006: Online
Stewardship Auction Oct. 26-Nov. 2
- September 23, 2006:
Renowned Rural Journalist from India to Speak Oct. 4 at U of M
- September 21, 2006:
2006 Edition of MN Township Zoning Guide Now Available
- September 12, 2006: POP
Local Food Guide Deadline Sept. 25
- September 7, 2006: MN
Beginning Farmer Class Deadline Sept. 22
- September 5, 2006: MN
Beginning Farmer Class Deadline Extended to Sept. 22
- August 30, 2006:
Investigations Show Minn. Farm & Food Coalition Ads on WCCO
Misleading
- August 24, 2006:
Locally Grown Vegetables in Winter? Learn on Sept. 9 how a Milan Farmer
is Making it Possible
- August 23, 2006:
LSP & Other CFF Members Send Letter to USDA Calling for
Checkoff-Funded Ads on WCCO to be Pulled (PDF document)
- August 15, 2006: Ripley
Township Prevails in Mega-Dairy’s Legal Challenge
- August 15, 2006: State
Fair Minnesota Cooks Event to Bring Together Farmers, Consumers
& Chefs Aug. 29
- August 12, 2006: Land
Stewardship Project & Food Alliance to Highlight Sustainable
Food, Farming at State Fair Sept. 1
- August 10, 2006: MN
Beginning Farmer Course Deadline Sept. 1
- July 22, 2006: LSP Farm
Bill Testimony at U.S. House Ag Committee Hearing
- July 21, 2006: LSP:
Conservation & Beginning Farmer Initiatives Should be
Priorities of New Farm Bill
- July 20, 2006:
LSP’s Annual Hog Roast to Feature Keynote by Livestock
Farming Expert Richard Ness Aug. 5 Near Plainview
- July 11, 2006: LSP's
Policy & Organizing Program Open House, Cookout &
Silent Auction July 19 in Minneapolis
- June 21, 2006: CSP
& Organic Grazing Featured at Farm Field Day Near McGregor July
14
- June 15, 2006: Campaign
for Family Farms Dismisses Mandatory Pork Checkoff Lawsuit, Vows to
Continue Work to Oppose Corporate Consolidation in the Livestock
Industry
- June 13, 2006: Rural
Heritage, Future of Farming Featured At Kickapoo Country Fair July 29-30
- June 7, 2006: Forage
& Grazing Management Featured At Expo June 23 Near Spring Valley
- May 25, 2006: Pasture
Walk June 6 Near Canton
- May 17, 2006:
Sustainable Garden Tour & Supper June 3 Near Winona
- May 15, 2006: Willmar
Community Garden Kick-off Meeting May 24
- May 15, 2006: Farm Tour
on Low-cost Milking Parlors June 3 in SE Minn. & SW Wis
- April 17, 2006:
Community Food and Farm Festival May 6-7 at State Fair Grounds
- April 12, 2006: West
African Farmer to Lead International Dialogue April 22 in Willmar
- April 12, 2006: West
African Farmer to Lead International Dialogue April 21 in Lewiston
- April 11, 2006:
‘Minnesotans Value Strong Local Democracy’ is Theme
of LSP Radio Spots
- March 31, 2006: House
& Senate Ag Committees Pass Bills to Help Beginning Farmers Get
Access to Land
- March 31, 2006:
Economist to Speak on Market Power in Agriculture April 18 in Morris
- March 29, 2006: Minn.
Women Farmers Featured in Voices Film & Discussion April 7 in
Plainview
- March 22, 2006:
‘Market Gardening: Alternative Ways to Profit from
Produce’ March 30 in Willmar
- March 20, 2006: Sowing
the Seeds of Hunger Screening April 6 at U of M
- March 16, 2006: LSP
Applauds Passage of Dairy Investment Credit out of House Committee
- March 9, 2006:
‘What Will Be in the Fields Tomorrow?’ Performance
March 16 in Morris
- March 8, 2006: Time is
Now to Reserve Your Share in a Community Supported Farm
- March 2, 2006:
Producing & Marketing Meat & Dairy Goats Workshop in
Marshall March 18
- March 1, 2006: SYSCO
Minnesota Named Food Alliance 'Keeper of the Vision' for 2006
- March 1, 2006: Cannon
Falls Cattle Firm Named Food Alliance ‘Keeper of the
Vision’ for 2006
- March 1, 2006:
Kerkhoven Farm Family Named Food Alliance ‘Keeper of the
Vision’ for 2006
- February 28, 2006:
Majority in Claremont Oppose City Annexation of Rural Mega-Dairy Site
- February 23, 2006:
"Insider Tips" Workshop on Farm Credit March 11 in Montevideo
- February 16, 2006:
‘Future of Agriculture’ Discussion with Fred
Kirschenmann Featured on LSP Podcasts
- February 2, 2006: LSP
Testifies in Support of Dairy Investment Tax Credit
- January 26, 2006: New
LSP Podcast Features Sustainable Ag, Family Farming & Local
Foods Issues
- January 25, 2006: Food
Alliance Midwest Holds 5th Annual Meeting Feb. 8 in Twin Cities
- January 9, 2006: LSP
Mourns the Loss of a Leader in Sustainable Agriculture & Family
Farming
- January 9, 2006: Real
Dirt on Farmer John Film
& Farmer Panel Discussion to be Featured Jan. 20 in Minneapolis
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2005
- December 21, 2005:
‘Family Farms’ Art Show Begins Jan. 9 in
Northfield, Minn.
- December 20, 2005: The
Real Dirt on Farmer John Film
to Feature CSA Farming Jan. 20 in Minneapolis
- November 29, 2005:
Learn About Buying Local, Sustainably-Raised Food Dec. 15 at the Land
Stewardship Project’s White Bear Lake Office
- November 23, 2005: Gov.
Pawlenty Proposes to Dramatically Weaken Environmental Standards for
State’s Largest Feedlot
- November 21, 2005: Land
Stewardship Project Holiday Open Houses Dec. 15
- November 21, 2005:
Frances Moore Lappé’s LSP Talk to be Broadcast on
Minnesota Public Radio Tuesday, Nov. 22
- November 8, 2005: Land
Stewardship Project Statement on 2006 Federal Budget Reconciliation
- November 2, 2005: Land
Stewardship Project Response to Ripley Dairy LLC Investors Announcing
Intent to Stop Development of Proposed Mega-Dairy
- November 1, 2005:
Frances Moore Lappé to Speak on her Latest Book,
Democracy’s Edge, Nov. 18 in Minneapolis
- October 27, 2005: LSP
Partners with USDA to Expand Farm Beginnings™ Outreach in
Minn. & Surrounding States
- October 19, 2005:
Senate Agriculture Committee cuts $3 billion from the 2006 Ag Budget
- October 13, 2005:
‘Insider Tips’ Workshop on Farm Credit Nov. 11-12
in Montevideo
- October 12, 2005:
‘Insider Tips’ Workshop on Farm Credit Nov. 4-5 in
southeast Minnesota
- October 7, 2005: "Land
Stewardship Project Statement on 2006 Federal Ag Budget" calls for no
cuts to CSP and nutrition programs, along with meaningful subsidy
payment limits.
- September 22, 2005:
Celebrate Local Food, Farmers & Eating Out During
‘Dine Fresh Dine Local’ Oct. 11 in the Twin Cities
- September 19, 2005:
Field Day to Feature Pasture Livestock Production Direct Marketing Oct.
8 Near Kerkhoven
- September 9, 2005:
Minn. Beginning Farmer Course Deadline Extended to Oct. 1
- September 6, 2005: Farm
Aid’s Willie Nelson Launches Campaign for Hurricane-Stricken
Farmers
- August 28, 2005:
Conservation Security Program Field Day Sept. 8 in Southwest Iowa
- August 24, 2005: Local
Ingredients, Local Chefs at the Minnesota State Fair
- August 23, 2005: Minn.
Beginning Farmer Course Deadline Sept. 15 - Farm Beginnings™
Starts 9th Year
- August 1, 2005:
Minnesota Cooks Brings State Fair Food to a Whole New Level
Aug. 30
- July 27, 2005: Beef
Grazing Workshop Aug. 3 Near Holstein
- July 26, 2005:
Sustainable Agriculture Benefit Show Aug. 7 at Triple Rock Social Club
- July 8, 2005:
‘Improving Student Nutrition & Behavior With Local
Foods’ Aug. 18 in Montevideo
- July 1, 2005: LSP
Policy Open House July 14 in South Minneapolis
- June 25, 2005:
Southeast Minnesota Forage Exposition July 14 near Spring Valley
- June 24, 2005:
‘Insider Tips’ Workshop on Farm Credit July 15-16
near Altura
- June 23, 2005:
‘Insider Tips’ Workshop on Farm Credit July 8-9 in
Montevideo
- June 10, 2005: Attorney
General Hatch to Keynote Land Stewardship Project’s
‘Food, Family & Farming’ Event &
Hog Roast June 25 Near Lewiston
- May 21, 2005: CFF
Statement on Today’s U.S. Supreme Court Ruling on the
Mandatory Beef Checkoff Case
- May 4, 2005: Hutchinson
Field Day to Feature Pasture Livestock, On-farm Processing &
Direct Marketing May 14
- April 27, 2005:
Sustainable Landscape Design Garden Tour May 15 in Winona
- April 22, 2005: Meet
the ‘Faces Behind Your Food’ at the Community Food
& Farm
Festival April 30-May 1
- April 15, 2005: African
Rural Leader Says Uncapped Subsidies Have Negative Impacts Here
& Abroad
- April 7, 2005: West
African Rural Leader to Speak on Negative Impacts of Crop Subsidies
April 14 in Granite Falls
- March 29, 2005: Minn.
Ads Call for Limits on Ag Subsidies Newspaper, Radio Spots Call for
Passage of Senate Bill
- March 24, 2005: Hatch:
Local Control Key to Healthy Rural Communities.
Over 200 people attend Land Stewardship Project meeting on Protecting
Township Rights & Promoting Livestock on Family Farms
- March 19, 2005: USDA
Announces Conservation Security Program Sign-up to Begin March 28
- March 18, 2005:
Workshop on Producing Hogs for High Value Markets March 24 in Redwood
Falls
- March 17, 2005: Local
Farmers Featured on Voices of
Minnesota Farm Women TV
Broadcast Premiere April 6
- March 13, 2005: LSP to
Present Information on Sustainable Farming at ‘Rally for
Ducks, Wetlands and Clean Water’ on April 2
- March 7, 2005: Time is
Now to Reserve Your Share in a Community Supported Farm. 2005 Twin
Cities CSA Directory Available
- February 24, 2005:
Learn About Buying Local, Sustainably-Raised Food March 8 at the Land
Stewardship Project’s White Bear Lake Office
- February 8, 2005:
Study: More Year-Round Plant Cover Could Produce Environmental,
Economic Green
- January 27, 2005:
Study: Minnesota Water Quality Could Benefit From More Grass &
Hay Cover
- January 25, 2005:
Author/Activist Frances Moore Lappé in Winona Feb. 11.
Winner of the ‘Alternative Nobel Prize’ to Speak on
Democracy & Hunger
- January 20, 2005:
Ripley Residents Concerned About Mega-Dairy’s Potential
Negative Impacts
- January 10, 2005: Minn.
Farm Groups & Legislators Push for Dairy Policy That Passes the
"96% Test"
- January 7, 2005:
Author/Activist Frances Moore Lappe´ in Winona Feb. 11
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