Forever Green

A billion dollars for climate action in Minnesota

by Peter LaFontaine

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January 21, 2022

The House Climate Action Caucus just released its 2022 Minnesota Climate Action Plan. Here's what's in it and how you can help make it a reality. >>

Our 2022 legislative priorities

primer

January 13, 2022

Minnesota's 2022 legislative session kicks off on January 31. Here's what to expect and a rundown of FMR's top priorities this session. >>

Listen: Kernza and the Promise of Perennials

by Peter LaFontaine

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January 8, 2022

Brighten up your next morning jog with a special Kernza-centric episode of the Field Work podcast. >>

'It's really, really exciting': Clean-water crops are on the verge of something big

by Peter LaFontaine

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September 8, 2021

The latest headlines say clean-water crops could finally be taking off. >>

Why it's time for a new federal river program (MRRRI) that supports farmers

by Trevor Russell

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August 9, 2021

When it comes to agriculture, the proposed Mississippi River Restoration & Resilience Initiative would help farmers improve soil, enhance water quality, reduce nutrient loss and boost profitability — goals policymakers of all stripes should agree with. >>

2021 Gulf of Mexico dead zone far bigger than expected

by Peter LaFontaine

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August 4, 2021

The dead zone in the Gulf of Mexico is three times bigger than it "should" be. Here's what you can do to help restore balance to the Gulf and the Mississippi River. >>

Field days provide a Forever Green respite from this dry summer

by Peter LaFontaine

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July 30, 2021

This summer has been droughty (and recently, smoky), leaving some conventional crops in trouble. But there are plenty of green growing fields and exciting developments when it comes to some of FMR's favorite clean-water crops. Here's a recap of a few field visits that make us hopeful for our state and our river. >>