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

Beekeeping today is like walking into a casino for a poker game; you have no idea what hand you’ll be dealt
Mike and Cathy Mackiewicz own Bone Lake Meadows Apiary in Scandia. Mike manages up to 50 beehives to ...
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Cooperatives for Climate

Cooperatives 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.

Conservation Advisor Spotlight

The Conservation Advisor Spotlight is a series created to celebrate the work that Minnesota farmer advisors do to provide technical assistance that advances conservation efforts on the land.  Each article gives a taste of the farm advisors' background, advising style, and areas of expertise. The advisors come from public and private organizations across the state, and they specialize in a range of topics including cover crops, grazing, farm business management, water quality, and NRCS contract assistance.

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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

Climate and Working Lands Member Engagement Coordinator