Overview

Climate & Working Lands

The climate is changing, and MFU members are developing systems to remain resilient while contributing to climate action. The Climate and Working Lands Program elevates farmer leadership on climate action, from on-farm practices to renewable energy and more.

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Climate Resilience on the Farm

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Erik Hatlestad, Kandiyohi County
Erik farms 850 acres in west central Minnesota with his parents, Phil and Carolyn, and his brother, Adam. ...
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Co-ops  for Climate

Co-ops for Climate empowers MFU members who have organized, or are currently in the process of organizing, themselves into cooperatives. The program provides funds for technical assistance and business development for cooperatives to engage in climate solutions, building capacity and advancing cooperative models for the future. ​

Conservation

Find Conservation Programs in Your County

The Conservation Technology Information Center (CTIC) developed the Conservation Connector to help producers discover local programs and technical assistance all in one place. ​

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Climate and Working Land Initiatives

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Green Ammonia and Fertilizer Production

Many MFU members have stressed the importance of alternative and stable input markets. Nitrogen fertilizer, a key input for many farmers, is not only a significant contributor of GHG emissions worldwide, but the market is notoriously volatile, unpredictable and heavily concentrated. ​That's why we're working with partners to support the development of green ammonia, which can be locally produced, reduces greenhouse gas emissions, and offers farmers the opportunity to have more control over key agricultural inputs through cooperative ownership.

Climate-Smart Commodities Working Group

The Minnesota Climate-Smart Commodities Working Group coordinates efforts and shares information on current projects and developments in the climate-smart agriculture space.​ Collaborating with public and private stakeholders is essential to ensuring that farmers across the state benefit from new programs and initiatives.​ The Working Group is coordinated in partnership with Minnesota Milk, Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative and The Nature Conservancy.

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Climate and Working Lands Team

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Ariel Kagan

Climate and Working Lands Program Director

Danielle Isaacson

Climate and Working Lands Program Manager

Lisa Holm

Policy Coordinator

Jada Csikos-Monroe

Working Lands Climate Corps Member Engagement Coordinator