Dedicated to the farming families of Minnesota. Their innovation, cooperation, and persistence are creating a more sustainable agriculture.

The Greenbook (1999-2007, listed on the left) contains articles that highlight project results of creative and innovative farmers and researchers involved with the Sustainable Agriculture On-farm Demonstration Grant Program. The Greenbook provides practical and technical information on each grantee's project including personal observations and management tips from the participants.

Energy & Sustainable Agriculture Program Vision Statement

Agriculture in Minnesota will be based on dynamic, flexible farming systems that are profitable, efficient, productive and founded on ethics of land stewardship and responsibility for the continuing vitality of local rural communities. Minnesotans will strive to understand and respect the complex interconnectedness of living systems, from soil to people, so as to protect and enhance all natural resources for future generations. Minnesota agriculture will sustain an abundance of food and other products as well as meaningful, self directed employment that supports the quality of life desired by farmers and rural communities. Agriculture will foster diversity in all its forms of production, products, markets and cultures.

Energy & Sustainable Agriculture Program Mission Statement

To work toward the goal of sustainability for Minnesota agriculture by designing and implementing programs that meet the identified needs and support the creativity of Minnesota farmers.