Minot’s push for a cleaner, more sustainable future is picking up momentum again, and this time it comes with resources to help. The Sustainable Minot business program, relaunched after a two-year pause, is inviting local businesses, schools, churches, and organizations to take[...]
Tag: Sustainability
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Governments of Canada & Manitoba launch pilot to reward sustainable farming
A new pilot program aims to reward Manitoba farmers who shift marginal acres into perennial forage. Beginning with the 2026 crop year, growers who plant forage on low-performing land will receive a 15% discount on Forage Establishment Insurance, with additional savings available[...]
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Department of Environmental Quality to Host Online Forums on Sustainability Plan Progress
BISMARCK, N.D. – After hosting 24 community input meetings across North Dakota and holding dozens of additional stakeholder discussions, the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality (NDDEQ) has developed a draft framework of statewide sustainability strategies. The public is invited to review[...]
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Plum River project to host Family STEAM Day
MINOT, N.D. – The Plum River Native Prairie project invites families, educators, and community members to attend Family STEAM Day on Saturday, April 26, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Plum River site, located on the former grounds of Erik Ramstad[...]
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SD farmer flexes drought-fighting muscle in face of dry conditions
The South Dakota region has seen some wet weather in recent days, but the entire state is still in varying levels of drought status. That has farmers prepping for a potentially dry planting and growing season. Data show persistent droughts have become[...]
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Farmers are abandoning their land
Across the globe, in places that are not North Dakota, farmers are making a surprising choice: they’re abandoning millions of acres once lush with crops and livestock. It’s part of a pattern of migration away from the rural, and it’s leaving a[...]
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What Will It Take for Humans to Colonize the Milky Way?
Is earth the cradle of humanity? Are we destined to expand our horizons to new solar systems? It will be a monumental undertaking, but the first step is building a sustainable civilization here on earth. [...]Read More... from What Will It Take[...]