Forever Green

FMR in DC: Reflections from a whirlwind week in the nation's capital

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March 14, 2024

Grassroots Organizing Coordinator Maddie Miller shares what it was like advocating for the Mississippi River alongside coalition partners in D.C. Read more

FMR grassroots organizing coordinator pictured with Sen. Tina Smith and other members of the MRN delegation.

Our 2024 legislative priorities

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February 9, 2024

It’s time to finish what we started. Here's what FMR will be working to accomplish at the Capitol this year. Read more

The dome of the Minnesota Capitol building, seen in front of an evening blue sky. Text says "MNLEG 2024."

Just released: Read the landmark new report 'Putting Down Roots'

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January 19, 2024

The report, which measures the environmental impact of crops that provide continuous living cover, was produced by FMR, Ecotone Analytics and the Forever Green Partnership. Read more

A hand prods at the bare dirt, prepping for a seed planting. Text says "Putting Down Roots: Analyzing the economic and environmental benefits of continuous living cover for MN’s farmers, water and climate"

Winter oilseeds: Key to clean water and lower emissions

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January 1, 2024

These clean-water crops, which stay in the soil through the winter, can benefit the river in numerous ways. Read more

Organic farmer Karen Torjesen holds a hand low to the ground, amidst a recently planted field of winter camelina in November, 2023.

Video: How the 'big brown spot' pollutes the Mississippi River

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October 16, 2023

When farm fields are bare, there’s nothing to stop soil, fertilizers and other farm chemicals from washing off into our rivers, lakes and streams. This "big brown spot" in the Midwest is by far the largest source of pollution to the Mississippi. Read more

Map of Midwest with brown over much of the area around the Mississippi River

Rave reviews for locally made Kernza goods, even amid market growing pains

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September 14, 2023

It takes more than a tasty product to create a market. Learn about how growers, businesses and consumers can work together to support clean-water crops like Kernza. Read more