The focus: New, Emerging, and Expanding farmers. Sustainably measured food and fiber producers. Consulting, mentoring, and collaborating using PROCESS PATHWAYS models for smaller diversified operations integrating business tools for current, future, or transitioning operations. Successful application of activity-based, efficiency-centered methodologies. Primary availability October - March (limited dates remaining months). Consistent advocacy on local and national levels establishing agriculture as a solution economically, environmentally, equitably.

This farm is an ardent supporter of land stewardship, conservation, and education. No-till, cover crops, perennials keep highly erodible soils retaining nutrients and moisture for healthy produce, carbon sequestration. Measured stewardship contributes to habitat, wildlife, water quality, soil health. Lori serves on boards and networks advocating for water quality, measurement-substantiated sustainability, food producers, land transitions, and healthy foods access. Supporter of U of MN Bee Lab, Bee Squad, Native Bee Atlas. Sponsor of CFANS undergrad + graduate scholarship programs, and registered student mentor.

For project inquiries, guest speaker, or panelist engagements please submit the email form below (rootsreturn@gmail.com)