In this episode of Lessons From The Land, we dig into one of the most overlooked — yet absolutely critical — components of agriculture: soil. Often dismissed as a "hippie" cause, conservation is undergoing a powerful rebrand, driven by farmers, scientists, and landowners who know that healthy soil is the foundation of long-term productivity and resilience. Guest is Kyle Hildebrandt From the South St. Louis County Soil & Conservation District.

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Our limited audio series is back with six new episodes and stories in 2025. Join us as we travel around the state of Minnesota, finding farm stories of sustainability

Lessons From The Land is a limited audio series highlighting sustainability efforts by farmers throughout the state. Catch our previous six episodes from 2024 below!

Lessons From The Land is produced for the Minnesota Farm Bureau in partnership with the Minnesota Chapter of the Natural Resources Conservation Service. A division of the USDA.

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At the farm level, a sustainable journey from planting, production, and harvest begins with the right partners. To meet the demands of consumers, state and federal agencies like the Natural Resources Conservation Service help farmers move towards sustainable practices. In this episode, Minnesota State Director Troy Daniell joins host Whitney Pittman-Visser for the last episode of 2024.

Look for more Lessons From The Land episodes for this limited series in 2025!

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