BELLECHESTER, Minn. – Martin Larsen’s love of oats began when he learned about the karst topography that’s prevalent in his corner of southeastern Minnesota. Karst is a system of soft limestone that forms caves and has a strong bearing on the health of local water. Since then Larsen has become a spelunker. He’s developed an avid interest in groundwater and the vulnerability of the area’s wells to farm chemicals.
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LeeAnne Bulman writes about agriculture from her farm overlooking the beautiful Danuser Valley on Wisconsin’s west coast. Email genwim2@gmail.com to reach her.





