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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.
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23/11/2025#94
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Minnesota Cattle Rancher Rachel Gray: How Sustainable Farming and 4th Generation Wisdom Built a 500-Head Beef Empire
Season 2 · Episode 5
lundi 3 novembre 2025 • Duration 31:00
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 journey from kindergarten teacher to successful cattle rancher, managing over 500 F1 baldy heifers through innovative, sustainable farming practices.
Discover how this fourth-generation farmer is revolutionizing beef cattle production with rotational grazing systems, water quality certification, and meticulous cattle breeding programs that connect her with ranchers nationwide. Rachel opens up about navigating multi-generational farming dynamics with her father, Murl Nord, son Nick, and grandchildren, who are already learning the family trade.
Check out more stories at The Minnesota Farm Bureau
Click here to learn more about the Natural Resources Conservation Service
Sustainability On A National Scale: Where Minnesota Ranks
Season 2 · Episode 4
lundi 6 octobre 2025 • Duration 30:07
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 practices to cutting-edge innovations that balance productivity and environmental stewardship. Whether you're a farmer, policymaker, or sustainability advocate, this discussion will give you valuable insights into how Minnesota is leading the way in sustainable agriculture.
Check out more stories at The Minnesota Farm Bureau
Click here to learn more about the Natural Resources Conservation Service
The environmentalist. The educator and the cattle comforter. Meet Peter Bakken
Season 1 · Episode 2
lundi 5 août 2024 • Duration 29:15
Manure is the unsavory reality on a farm. With animals comes waste. For decades farmers have been turning farm "waste" into renewable or reusable materials to keep their operation sustainable. In this episode, meet Pete Bakken a 5th generation farmer in Southwestern Minnesota taking care of his animals and, constantly evolving his environmentally friendly practices.
Check out more stories at The Minnesota Farm Bureau
Click here to learn more about the Natural Resources Conservation Service
Measuring water quality on these Minnesota farms.
Season 1 · Episode 1
lundi 8 juillet 2024 • Duration 36:20
Water is the lifeblood of, well, life. It’s an incredibly important resource on a farm and can be heavily regulated in how it's used, and how farmers impact nearby waterways. Water is one of the most important resources when it comes to sustainability. Warren Formo is the Minnesota Ag Water Resource Center Director. He’s the guest in this episode to talk about all water issues, how it impacts farmers, and what consumers should be aware of.
Check out more stories at The Minnesota Farm Bureau
Click here to learn more about the Natural Resources Conservation Service
What is Lessons From The Land all about?
lundi 13 mai 2024 • Duration 02:20
Interested in sustainability in farming and food? You've come to the right place. Lessons From The Land will be launching soon!
Lessons From The Land is a limited audio series from the Minnesota Farm Bureau in partnership with the Minnesota office of the Natural Resources Conservation Service. We feature stories of sustainability on the farm and, how consumers can be more connected to the land. Host Whitney Pittman Visser is joined by farmers and policymakers creating a more sustainable future for food.
Check out more stories at The Minnesota Farm Bureau
Click here to learn more about the Natural Resources Conservation Service
Farmfluence: The young farmer utilizing social media and technology to create healthier crops.
Season 2 · Episode 3
lundi 8 septembre 2025 • Duration 29:46
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 part-time farmer. A must-listen for anyone passionate about modern farming, ag tech, and rural entrepreneurship.
Check out James on his Instagram at All About Farming
Check out more stories at The Minnesota Farm Bureau
Click here to learn more about the Natural Resources Conservation Service
Pollinator Patch: Cultivating on the farms for a thriving environment
Season 2 · Episode 2
lundi 4 août 2025 • Duration 31:45
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 pollinator habitats that support bees, butterflies, and other native species essential to local ecosystems and flourishing agriculture around the state.
Check out more stories at The Minnesota Farm Bureau
Click here to learn more about the Natural Resources Conservation Service
Superior Harvest: Cultivating Sustainability and Protecting Ag Lands Connected to Lake Superior
Season 2 · Episode 1
lundi 7 juillet 2025 • Duration 35:00
In this episode of Lessons From The Land, we dig into one of the most overlooked — yet absolutely critical — components of agriculture: soil. Often dismissed as a "hippie" cause, conservation is undergoing a powerful rebrand, driven by farmers, scientists, and landowners who know that healthy soil is the foundation of long-term productivity and resilience. Guest is Kyle Hildebrandt From the South St. Louis County Soil & Conservation District.
Check out more stories at The Minnesota Farm Bureau
Click here to learn more about the Natural Resources Conservation Service
We're Back! New episodes of Lessons From The Land coming in 2025.
Season 2
lundi 9 juin 2025 • Duration 01:34
Our limited audio series is back with six new episodes and stories in 2025. Join us as we travel around the state of Minnesota, finding farm stories of sustainability
Lessons From The Land is a limited audio series highlighting sustainability efforts by farmers throughout the state. Catch our previous six episodes from 2024 below!
Lessons From The Land is produced for the Minnesota Farm Bureau in partnership with the Minnesota Chapter of the Natural Resources Conservation Service. A division of the USDA.
Check out more stories at The Minnesota Farm Bureau
Click here to learn more about the Natural Resources Conservation Service
A partnership for a sustainable journey in farming with Minnesota NRCS Director, Troy Daniell.
Season 1 · Episode 4
lundi 2 décembre 2024 • Duration 32:00
At the farm level, a sustainable journey from planting, production, and harvest begins with the right partners. To meet the demands of consumers, state and federal agencies like the Natural Resources Conservation Service help farmers move towards sustainable practices. In this episode, Minnesota State Director Troy Daniell joins host Whitney Pittman-Visser for the last episode of 2024.
Look for more Lessons From The Land episodes for this limited series in 2025!
Check out more stories at The Minnesota Farm Bureau
Click here to learn more about the Natural Resources Conservation Service
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