We support the development and enhancement of sustainable farming systems through farmer-to-farmer networking, innovation, demonstration, and education
John Mesko, Executive Director
Box 192
Princeton, MN 55371
(763) 260-0209
john@sfa-mn.org
As the owners and operators of Lighthouse Farm, John and his family direct market grass-fed, organic beef and lamb as well as pastured pork, chicken, and turkey to families throughout the state. John was a Purdue University extension educator and county director in Indiana prior to his return to his home state of Minnesota in 2006. In addition to his farming experience, John comes to the SFA of Minnesota with over seven years of experience in local food system development including work with farmers’ markets, Community Supported Agriculture, and direct marketing. He also brings a background in small farm and beginning farmer education and support.
Anne Borgendale, Communications Coordinator
3401 Colfax Ave S.
Apt. 215
Minneapolis, MN 55408
(320) 226-6318
communications@sfa-mn.org
Jerry Ford, Events & Youth Outreach Coordinator
7616 25th St SW
Howard Lake, MN
(320) 543-3394
jerry@marienne.com
Jerry Ford is the Co-Owner/Operator of Living Song Gardens, a market farming operation, and Co-Owner of Living Song Music, a music and theatrical publishing and production company. Jerry works as an Audio Technician, Paramount Theatre in St. Cloud, and is a Sound Designer for Great River Educational Arts Theatre. He is the chairman the SFA’s Crow River Chapter, and the founder of Minnesota Garlic Festival.
Jeremy Lanctot, SFA - Minnesota Dairy Initiative Coordinator
17734 335th St.
Sunburg, MN 56289
(320) 278-2002
mdi@sfa-mn.org
Jeremy grew up on a farm in east-central Minnesota and went on to get a degree from St. Cloud State University in Computer Science. He worked as an engineer at Honeywell for nearly two decades building and testing aircraft navigation and support equipment in the Minneapolis area. He couldn't keep his hands off farming, though. During his tenure at Honeywell, he co-owned a hog farm in southeastern Minnesota before becoming convinced that commodity farming was for the pigs. He now runs a certified organic farm in Pope County with his wife and children.
Chris Kudrna
At large/SFA Chair
St. Cloud, MN
(320) 202-1708
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John Ostgarden
Cannon River Chapter/SFA Vice Chair
Medford, MN
(507) 446-8045
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Mary Hanks
At large/SFA Secretary
Saint Paul, MN
(651) 201-6277 w
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Chris Barnier
Central Chapter/SFA Treasurer
Little Falls, MN
(320) 632-4691
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Barth Anderson
At Large
Minneapolis, MN
612-296-1867
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Karola Dalen
Lake Superior Chapter
Wrenshall, MN
218-384-9779
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Jamie DeRosier
Lake Agassiz Chapter
Red Lake Falls, MN
218-253-2861
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Kelly Firkins
South Central Chapter
Delavan, MN
715-896-5629
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Dennis Ingle
Crow River Chapter
Dassel, MN
320-275-5322
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Bruce Johnson
Coteau Ridge Chapter
Walnut Grove, MN
507-859-2139
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Andy Olson
Southeast Chapter
Utica, MN
(507) 523-2027
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John Sluss
Western Chapter
Brooten, MN
(320) 346-2538
Email John
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