Climate Resilience on the Farm

From heavy rains to extreme drought and damaging winds, farmers are adapting and changing. The Climate Resilience on the Farm series highlights Minnesota farmers who are using practices to make their farms more resilient as the climate changes.

Beekeeping today is like walking into a casino for a poker game; you have no idea what hand you’ll be dealt
Mike has been beekeeping for 25 years and keeps up to 50 hives at a time. In 2025 he says he experienced severe storms, high winds, and wildfire smoke that affected his bees and their honey.
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Beekeeping today is like walking into a casino for a poker game; you have no idea what hand you’ll be dealt

March 1, 2026

Legvolds implement no-till to save time and keep raising the bar on conservation 

December 1, 2025

Otter Tail County farmer says everyone can make a difference

November 1, 2025

Growing own livestock feed and direct marketing meat help Smith family remain resilient 

October 1, 2025

For owners of Radicle Heart Farm, changing climate means planning for many possibilities 

August 1, 2025

Climate change guides the way Kelsey Zaavedra farms and lives 

July 1, 2025

Changing climate leads VanDerPols to change their farming practices 

June 1, 2025

Sorgs are proactive and committed to change to remain resilient 

March 1, 2025

Changing climate impacts livestock production on Burning Daylight Draft Farm 

November 1, 2024

Swift County farmer says there are numerous tools available to help farmers adopt conservation 

October 1, 2024

Extreme weather variations challenging for St. Louis County farmer  

April 1, 2024

Multi-generation farm diversifies to adapt to changing agricultural environments 

March 1, 2024

Regenerative agriculture helps Mille Lacs County farmer weather changing climate 

February 12, 2024

Stearns County farmer: Improved genetics and seeds help farmers manage changing climate 

January 1, 2024

Tom Schulz, Sebeka farmer says tree farmers need to be paid for carbon sequestration services

December 1, 2023

Little Falls farmer: ‘It is our responsibility to take care of the resources we have’ 

November 1, 2023

Lack of infrastructure is challenge for first-generation farmers dealing with impacts of changing climate  

October 1, 2023

Olmsted County farmer promotes sustainability through his job and on-farm practices 

September 1, 2023

Redwood County farmers say more education is needed on regenerative agriculture and conservation 

August 1, 2023

Swift County farmer changes his mindset and makes changes on the land 

July 1, 2023

Scott County farmer Mike Seifert implements regenerative practices on his farm 

June 1, 2023

Climate Conservation debuts with Kandiyohi County farmer Erik Hatlestad 

May 1, 2023