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Lessons From The Land
Lessons From The Land is a limited audio series highlighting sustainability efforts by farmers throughout the country. Six episodes will be released each year beginning Summer of 2024. Lessons From The Land is produced for the Minnesota Farm Bureau in partnership with the Minnesota Chapter of Natural Resources Conservation Service. A division of the USDA.
Podcasting since 2024 • 14 episodes
Lessons From The Land
Latest Episodes
Regenerative Roots: Cultivating Conservation and Sustainable Agriculture
Regenerative agriculture is more than just a trend—it’s a powerful solution for restoring soil health, improving biodiversity, and creating resilient farms. In this episode, we sit down with Dawn and Grant Breitkreutz, regenerative farmers from...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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21:25
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Minnesota Cattle Rancher Rachel Gray: How Sustainable Farming and 4th Generation Wisdom Built a 500-Head Beef Operation
Join us on Lessons From The Land as we sit down with Rachel Gray, the powerhouse behind Little Timber Farms in Blackduck, Minnesota, and 2023 Beltrami County Farm Family of the Year. In this inspiring episode, Rachel shares her incredible journ...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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31:00
Sustainability On A National Scale: Where Minnesota Ranks with Minnesota Ag Commissioner Thom Petersen
Join us for a forward-thinking conversation on the future of agriculture in Minnesota with Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen. In this episode, we explore how sustainability is shaping the state’s farming industry, from regenerative practic...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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30:07
Farmfluence: The young farmer utilizing social media and technology to create healthier crops.
On this episode of Lessons From The Land, James Pieper shares how he left a suburban life and a career in ag finance to revive his family's Minnesota farm. Hear how drone technology, social media, and community helped him grow as a par...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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29:46
Pollinator Patch: Cultivating on the farms for a thriving environment
In this episode, we’re diving into the heart of conservation in Minnesota with special guest Bill Carter, a passionate advocate for pollinators and sustainable habitats. As the CEO of Prairie Moon in Winona, Minnesota, Bill builds thriving poll...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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31:45