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Ear to the Ground 413: The View from Downstream Oct 21, 2026

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Making sure 600,000 people are consistently consuming water that meets health standards for nitrates is Amy Kahler’s job. That’s a big challenge when the land upstream is some of the most productive crop ground in the country. (3rd in a series on nitrates, farming, and water) More Information • 1st in the “Nitrates, Farming, and… Read More →

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Ear to the Ground 412: ABG Oct 20, 2026

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Nutrient management expert Matthew Helmers has researched how certain land use practices can have a “disproportionate impact” when it comes to nitrate pollution reduction. He says it all starts with focusing on a simple mantra: “always be growing.” (2nd in a series on nitrates, farming, and water) More Information • 1st in the “Nitrates, Farming,… Read More →

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Ear to the Ground 411: Run Silent, Run Deep Oct 14, 2026

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The MPCA’s Justin Watkins sees nitrates leaking out of farm fields as an “invisible” problem that’s all too easily ignored. The solution is to shine a spotlight on widespread systems changes in agriculture. (1st in a series on nitrates, farming, and water) More Information • 2nd in the “Nitrates, Farming, and Water” LSP podcast series:… Read More →

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Ear to the Ground 410: Navigating a Way Out Oct 06, 2026

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Paul and Trudi Schaefer always assumed they would live out their lives on the farm they built up over several decades. When they realized they needed to move on, their first step was to take LSP’s Farm Transition Planning Course. More Information • LSP 2027 Farm Transition Course • LSP Land Transition Tools • LSP… Read More →

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Ear to the Ground 409: Mass Market Madness Oct 01, 2026

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Connecting directly with eaters is a priority for pastured-based livestock farmers Ellen and Jim Gardner. So how do they balance growing their market with keeping face-to-face relationships intact? More Information • Gardner Family Farm • LSP’s Community-Based Food Systems Page • LSP’s Soil Health Page • LSP’s Farm Beginnings Page You can find LSP Ear… Read More →

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Ear to the Ground 408: Civic Spark Sep 24, 2026

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When a federal immigration crackdown came to rural Minnesota, farmer Bridget Lux knew she had to do something. When she walked into a community meeting, she realized she wasn’t the only one looking to take action. More Information • Contact Information for LSP Organizer Nick Olson • Immigrant Defense Network • LSP Blog: Equipping Communities… Read More →

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Ear to the Ground 407: Dairy Dilemma Sep 21, 2026

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Jordan and Rachelle Meyer had burning questions about how to pursue a new milk production path without upsetting their “three-legged stool.” So they invited members of an LSP Soil Health Hub onto their farm to debate the options. More Information • Wholesome Family Farms • Meyer Podcast — Ear to the Ground 255: Embracing the… Read More →

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Ear to the Ground 406: Pasture Peers Sep 07, 2026

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“How do I make this pasture pay?” beginning farmer Heidi Eger asked a group of fellow graziers during an LSP Soil Health Hub gathering. They answered by measuring out an ideal paddock and putting pen to paper. More Information • Radicle Heart Farm • Ear to the Ground 265: Diving into Safer Waters • Soil… Read More →

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Ear to the Ground 405: High Voltage Sep 02, 2026

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Chad and Melissa Crowley are using managed rotational grazing, soil health, and solar arrays to create a good energy flow on the dairy farm they’re transitioning into. They are also utilizing LSP’s Soil Health Hub to field a few burning questions and recharge their batteries. More Information • LSP’s Soil Builders’ Network • Blog: Soil Health… Read More →

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Ear to the Ground 404: Closing the Loop Jul 15, 2026

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Paul and Delores Moechnig are working to prove to the next generation that the road to farming’s future doesn’t have to pass through corn and soybean fields. It turns out the bluebirds and swallows appreciate the offramp they’ve taken into rotational grazing as well. More Information • LSP’s Soil Builders’ Network • Blog: Soil Health… Read More →

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