agriculture

Why FMR is working on sustainable aviation fuel

July 17, 2024

There is immense promise in a new era of aviation fuel. There is also real peril. We’re at the table to steer decision-makers toward the most sustainable options. Read more

Looking out of an airplane window at Fort Snelling State Park, and the confluence of the Minnesota plus Mississippi rivers.

In memoriam: Friend of the river Don Wyse

July 10, 2024

Dr. Don Wyse, a pillar of the sustainable agriculture movement, passed away unexpectedly on July 2. His death leaves a significant hole in our community, but he also leaves behind a vision for a better world that will inspire us for years to come. Read more

FMR staff and Forever Green staff, including Don Wyse, by the river

All this rain: Good for drought, bad for the Gulf dead zone

June 17, 2024

This wet, rainy Minnesota spring is actually contributing to a negative situation far downriver: the Gulf of Mexico dead zone. Read more

Testing equipment in the blue waters of the Gulf of Mexico.

MDA unveils latest recipients of clean-water crops grants

June 13, 2024

These local businesses and organizations are getting an important financial boost as they work to support clean-water crops. Read more

Gloved hands hold a bag of winter camelina seeds. They are being poured into an unidentifiable, large, green piece of machinery.

A win for clean drinking water: Petition propels action on nitrate contamination in SE MN

June 13, 2024

These collective investments are a laudable first step, but there's more to be done to address the root cause of nitrate pollution in the state. Read more

A hand holds a mason jar filled to the top with clear, clean water. A field of Kernza perennial grain is in the background.

As session ends, new pathway opens for clean-water crops

May 20, 2024

We’ll be advocating for critical investments in clean-water crops such as Kernza, as well as more support for the local businesses nurturing their use. Read more