Lake Superior
Welcome to the Lake Superior Chapter
The Lake Superior Sustainable Farming Association is a coalition of producers and consumers moving farm practices and food systems into a sustainable future. We encompass northeast Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin. Information: lakesuperior@sfa-mn.org or 1.844.922.5573 Ext. 709.
Chapter Coordinator: Julie Allen
Mailing address: Box 161317, Duluth, MN 55816
Become a Member
Renew or start your membership below.
All SFA membership donations are fully tax-deductible.
Be sure to select "Lake Superior Chapter" on the membership form.
Upcoming Events
Greenhouse/High Tunnel Management for Organic Veggies
July 15, 2023
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Food Farm, 2612 County Road 1 Wrenshall, MN 55797
Join Food Farmers Janaki Fisher-Merritt and Dave Hanlon and UMN Extension Educator Natalie Hoidal for this field day on growing organic vegetables in high tunnels. We will discuss crop rotation, pest management, and maintaining soil health. We will have demonstrations on scouting for common insects and diseases that plague greenhouses and acidifying irrigation water to mitigate pH issues. The Food Farm is the biggest producer of local organic veggies for the Duluth area, growing on 15 acres and in 9 high tunnels.
Registration requested, walkups welcome.
Fee: $5 for SFA members, $15 for nonmembers
Members must log in to see member pricing. Learn more about joining SFA here.
Organic Raspberry Production
August 6, 2023
3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Northwind Organic Farm, 86760 Valley Road Bayfield, WI 54814
Join farmers Tom and Ann for a field day all about raspberries. We'll discuss raspberry varieties, production strategies, organic pest management, and even sample what's ripe! Northwind Organic Farm has been growing raspberries and other fruit and veggies for years and years in the Bayfield area, which is especially hospitable to fruit.
Registration requested, walkups welcome.
Fee: $5 for SFA members, $15 for nonmembers. Kids free.
Members must log in to see member pricing. Learn more about joining SFA here.
Pasture Renovation and Establishing Silvopasture with Multi-species Rotational Grazing
August 27, 2023
2:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Drifty Acres, 4498 S Westline Rd Poplar, WI 54864
Join farmers Jake and Brigid Williams and SFA's Silvopasture specialist Tyler Carlson for an afternoon discussing the details of establishing a silvopasture system on an old farm. This is Jake and Brigid's first full season on this farm where they are working on renovating worn-out hay fields and a woodlot by grazing a variety of livestock. They also operate Regenerative Ruminants, hiring out their "flerd" of goats and sheep as land managers who specialize in brush clearing, pasture improvement, and invasive species control.
We will see how trees and animals can work together: buckthorn management, Christmas and fruit tree planting, forest restoration, pigs as tillers, and more. Jake, Brigid, and Tyler will give presentations in the shed and then we'll take a walkabout on the 80 acres. Please bring your own chair if you would like to sit during the presentations.
Registration requested, walkups welcome.
Fee: $5 for SFA members, $15 for nonmembers
Members must log in to see member pricing. Learn more about joining SFA here.
Introduction to Beekeeping
August 15, 2023
2:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Little Waldo Farm, 1845 Waldo Rd. Two Harbors, MN 55616
Join farmer and beekeeper Jadell Cavallin for a farm tour and demonstration aimed towards those who are interested in keeping their own bees. We will discuss how to get started with a hive, and how to landscape on your property to encourage pollinator habitat for both honey and native bees.
Registration requested, walkups welcome.
Fee: $5 for SFA members, $15 for nonmembers. Kids free.
Members must log in to see member pricing. Learn more about joining SFA here.
Harvest Festival
SAVE THE DATE - September 9, 2023
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Bayfront Festival Park, Duluth
A family-oriented event featuring a huge farmers market, live music all day, renewable Energy Fair, nonprofit exhibitors tent, educational demonstrations and much more!
LAKE SUPERIOR ROOTS & RECIPES
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Featuring recipes, cooking tips, and information about our local food system.
Superior Grown
Superior Grown is a directory of sustainable farming enterprises located in the 16-county region of Northeast MN and Northwest WI, blessed with a rich agricultural heritage and many unique, sustainable farms. Across the Lake Superior region, free-range chickens, diversified vegetables, pick-your-own berries, maple syrup operations, grass-fed beef, artisan cheeses, smoked Lake Superior fish and other farm enterprises dot the rural landscape.
Superior Grown recognizes this bounty and is working to reconnect people with the region's dedicated farmers. By connecting regional consumers, businesses and farmers, Superior Grown promotes a regional food system that nurtures vibrant communities, provides quality, nutritious food to citizens and strengthens local economies.
Farmers' Markets
Please submit farmers market info to lakesuperior@sfa-mn.org.
Visit minnesotagrown.com to find specific locally produced goods.
Visit ArrowheadGrown for their list of markets.