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Lessons From The Land

Lessons From The Land

Written by: Minnesota Farm Bureau
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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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  • Regenerative Roots: Cultivating Conservation and Sustainable Agriculture
    Dec 1 2025

    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.

    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 farmer, conservationist, or simply curious about the future of food production, this episode provides real-world insights into the power of regenerative land stewardship.


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    21 mins
  • Minnesota Cattle Rancher Rachel Gray: How Sustainable Farming and 4th Generation Wisdom Built a 500-Head Beef Empire
    Nov 3 2025

    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.

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    31 mins
  • Sustainability On A National Scale: Where Minnesota Ranks with Minnesota Ag Commissioner Thom Petersen
    Oct 6 2025

    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.

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    30 mins
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