Paradox Farm

EVENTS

Attend a conference, field day, or festival

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OUR WORK

Dig deep into soil health

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COMMUNITY

Discover a strong web of support

The Latest from SFA

Summer is in full swing, and we have an absolutely packed season of events lined up!

Take the opportunity to get out in the field with your peers to learn about postharvest handling, urban beekeeping, electric fencing, wildlife habitat, and so much more. Take a peek at our event calendar to find something near you.

"Fun-filled, family-friendly, and fragrant."

The Minnesota Garlic Festival is the premier event for lovers of garlic, great local foods and good times!

Hosted by the Crow River Chapter of SFA, the 18th annual festival will be held in Hutchinson on Saturday, August 9 from 10 AM - 5 PM.

Get your ticket in advance or at the gate!

The Forage Council's annual Grazing School will be held September 12 & 13 in Verndale, Minnesota.

Get in the field and learn about systems that can enhance the biome below and the ruminants above!

Principles of Soil Health

Principles of Soil Health

Soil health is foundational to all of SFA's work.

Keep the Soil Covered

Keep the Soil Covered

Build and maintain vegetation.

Limit Disturbance

Limit Disturbance

Minimize or eliminate mechanical and chemical soil disturbance.

Build Diversity

Build Diversity

Manage to increase plant, microbe, livestock and wildlife diversity.

Living Root

Living Root

Keep living plants in the soil as much as possible.

Integrate Livestock

Integrate Livestock

Healthy soils require appropriate livestock integration.

Context

Context

Apply these principles within your unique operation.

Soil Health Principles

Healthy soil is fundamental. Our health, wealth, and future depends on the ecosystem beneath our feet. SFA's work promotes agricultural community and prosperity through soil health.

We provide consulting and technical assistance as well as educational and networking opportunities to farmers and landowners in the areas of grazing, dairy, cropping, silvopasture, and fruit and vegetable production.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Climate Smart Seedling Production Field Day

Aug 02, 2025 10:00AM—1:00PM

North Shore AgroEcology Center 6783 S Silver Hill Drive Finland, MN 55603

Ranching Without Owning Cows

Aug 06, 2025 8:30AM—2:00PM

111 North Main Street Badger, MN 56714

Minnesota Garlic Festival

Aug 09, 2025 10:00AM

McLeod County Fairgrounds 840 Century Ave. SW Hutchinson, MN 55350