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.

Lessons From The Land is a science podcast hosted by Minnesota Farm Bureau, with 19 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Minnesota Farm Bureau hosts Lessons From The Land, a science show with 19 episodes published.

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  Episode #4

  Soil to the shelves: How soil health shows up in the food you eat

  Sep 14, 202625 minS3

  What does sustainable farming actually look like on the ground? Host Whitney Pittman-Visser talks with Nicole Schwebach of the Pipestone County Soil and Water Conservation District about cover crops, no-till farming, and watershed-based conservation programs changing agriculture across Minnesota. Nicole works directly with farmers on cost-share programs, soil health assessments, and conservation funding spanning a six-county watershed. In this episode, she shares what it takes to shift a skeptical farmer's mindset, why measuring environmental progress is harder than it sounds, and how the disconnect between farmers and consumers shapes our food system. You'll learn: What cover crops are and why farmers use them How watershed-wide conservation funding works Why soil health can change a farmer's entire approach The financial trade-offs behind sustainable practices Check out more stories at The Minnesota Farm Bureau Click here to learn more about the Natural Resources Conservation Service authenci.com

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  Episode #3

  Roots, Responsibility, and the Land They Call Home. The Ebelings, Trimont Minnesota.

  Aug 10, 202621 minS3

  How are farm animals connected to healthy soil? Fourth-generation Minnesota farmer Layne Ebling has an answer rooted in over 90 years of family stewardship. Since 1935, the Ebling family has farmed the same ground in southwest Minnesota, raising 24,000 hogs, growing row crops, and generating renewable energy from 13 wind turbines on the property. In this episode of Lessons From The Land, host Whitney Pittman Visser talks with Ebling about the animal-to-soil connection, why manure and nutrient cycling matter for the food on your plate, what "Ridge Farming" means for conservation and productivity, and how the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) helps family farms afford sustainable practices. Ebling also shares what it means to see his sons Josiah and Logan carry the operation into a fifth generation, including Josiah's vision for a local beef packing operation serving southwest Minnesota. A candid look at how one Minnesota farm family balances tradition, sustainability, and the next generation. Check out more stories at The Minnesota Farm Bureau Click here to learn more about the Natural Resources Conservation Service authenci.com

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  Episode #1

  From Soil to Shelf: How One Minnesota Farm Has Fed Families for 120 Years

  Jul 13, 202618 minS3

  What does it look like when a century-old farm refuses to choose between tradition and innovation? In this episode, we sit down with Luke Daninger, a fourth-generation dairy farmer, agronomist, and agronomy sales manager at Ag Partners Coop, to explore how Autumnwood Farms in Forest Lake, Minnesota, has sustained both land and legacy since 1902. Luke walks us through the real-world practices behind sustainable dairy farming: soil health management, responsible nutrient recycling, and how closing the loop between farm inputs and outputs protects working land for future generations. He also shares the story behind Autumnwood's on-farm micro-creamery, a direct-to-consumer dairy model that bottles milk at the source, shortening the supply chain and deepening the relationship between farmers and the communities they feed. Whether you're a consumer curious about where your food comes from, an agricultural professional rethinking modern farm strategy, or someone interested in the intersection of regenerative farming and rural business, this episode is for you. In this episode: How Autumnwood Farms has evolved across four generations without abandoning its roots The role of soil health and nutrient stewardship in long-term farm viability Why direct-to-consumer dairy and on-farm creameries are reshaping local food systems What sustainable dairy farming actually looks like in the Upper Midwest Lessons from a working farmer who also sells agronomy solutions to his neighbors Check out more stories at The Minnesota Farm Bureau Click here to learn more about the Natural Resources Conservation Service authenci.com

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  We're Back! New episodes of Lessons From The Land Coming in 2026.

  May 26, 20261 minS3

  <p>All new episodes of the limited-run series Lessons From The Land are back in 2026! Starting in June, a new episode will be released each month, featuring stories on sustainability, conservation, and how state, local, and federal partners are supporting farmers to meet the demands of consumers. </p><p>We delve into what sustainability looks like at all stops along the value chain, from the field to the food aisles. </p><p>Lessons From The Land is a limited-run podcast supported by The Minnesota Farm Bureau and the Natural Conservation Resources Conservation Service, a division of the USDA. </p><p>Che...

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  Episode #6

  Regenerative Roots: Cultivating Conservation and Sustainable Agriculture

  Dec 1, 202521 minS2

  <p>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 Redwood Falls, Minnesota, who have spent the last 20 years transforming their land using soil health principles, holistic grazing, and sustainable land management practices.</p><p>Learn how regenerative ranching benefits livestock, restores degraded farmland, and enhances environmental sustainability. Discover practical techniques like rotational grazing, cover cropping, and no-till farming that can help rebuild soil organic matter and improve water retention. Whether you’re a f...

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