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Today is the final day of early giving before Give to the Max Day! Give your gift to support our general fund today on our Give to the Max page or SFA’s website. Thanks to a generous match provided by board directors, staff, and members every donation up to $5,000 will be doubled!

SFA has forged a reputation as a trusted resource for farmers and ranchers seeking to improve their soil health practices and whole farm resilience. Our digital assets are a vital part of the infrastructure that enables us to reach farmers around the state with educational resources and community forums they need to pursue their goals.

SFA Digital Asset Highlights

• SFA’s website: home to our extensive Resource Library containing Case Studies, Fact Sheets & Reports, Handbooks and much more as well as this Blog and Events Calendar
• Our new Member’s Directory and Marketplace designed to help SFA members connect with each other and sell, swap, and share resources
• Our Facebook page and YouTube Channel provide opportunities to connect with other members, educational content, and event updates

The effort and know-how to create and maintain these assets as user-friendly resources are powered by SFA consultants Laura Borgendale and Becky Ankeny and are supported by our general fund.

General Funds Spotlight: Laura Borgendale

Our Webmaster, Laura Borgendale, has provided web and tech support to SFA for over a decade, including spearheading our big website redesign in 2023. The Borgendales are also longtime SFA members, and Laura frequently enjoys time at the family farm in western Minnesota (pictured here). It is invaluable to the organization to be able to call on her for her tech expertise when surprises come up, and to have her keeping us “live” online. Her work is made possible through our general fund.

General Funds Spotlight: Becky Ankeny

Becky Ankeny is SFA’s go-to resource for all things graphic design – she makes us look good! Becky’s talents ensure our digital assets and publications feature well-designed, informative, inspiring and impactful visuals that help us effectively communicate our mission. Currently living in Arizona with roots in Blue Earth, Minnesota, she likes to volunteer at local urban farms and has a passion for taking food photography of fruits and veggies she buys at farmers markets. Her work with SFA is made possible by our general fund.