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Initiatives to invest millions of dollars in soil health programs, sustainable farming practices, incentives for farmers to adopt environmental-friendly methods, and to sequester carbon in the soil have had a mixed reception in the state Legislature, where certain provisions were adopted while others didn't sniff the finish line. ....
Initiatives to invest millions of dollars in soil health programs, sustainable farming practices, incentives for farmers to adopt environmental-friendly methods, and to sequester carbon in the soil have had a mixed reception in the state Legislature, where certain provisions were adopted while others didn't sniff the finish line. ....
Reader Opinion: Soil health program would be good for every Minnesotan The Soil Health Program is a powerful, positive step toward resiliency that will empower farmers and invest in the future of our agriculture. Written By: Jennifer Jacquot-DeVries | × Clean water is the life-blood of the Brainerd Lakes Area economy. Right now, Senator Carrie Ruud has an opportunity to protect Minnesota’s clean water, clean up water that is already compromised, support healthy farming practices, and show that sustainability in agriculture is a statewide Minnesota value. Creating a comprehensive set of soil health initiatives through the environmental omnibus and legacy bills currently being debated in conference committees would be a huge step forward in protecting Minnesota’s clean water and supporting sustainable agriculture all around the state. Senator Ruud’s votes and leadership on both the environmental and legacy committees matter greatly. ....
Group effort fulfills dream for Crow Wing Food Co-op The Crow Wing Food Co-op joined other Destination Downtown Business Contest winners and finalists in opening its business on Laurel Street in the former Hockey House. Written By: Renee Richardson | × Crow Wing Food Co-op general manager Angie Fox speaks Wednesday, March 3, at the grand opening of the food co-op. On the right is Theresa Woodward, former board president of the co-op, smiling before speaking to the crowd at the event. The co-op has relocated to a remodeled building in downtown Brainerd. Steve Kohls / Brainerd Dispatch For Theresa Woodward, former Crow Wing Food Co-op president and owner of CatTales Books and Gifts on Laurel Street in downtown Brainerd, it was the culmination of a long journey with many people involved to make it happen. ....