Leadership Development
A View from the Summit, Part 1
What a simple joy it was to come together again for the Midwest Soil Health Summit! Fruit, vegetable, and perennial presentations kicked the Summit off on Tuesday, March 8. After a welcome from Commissioner Thom Petersen, Sarah Lindblom presented the opening plenary, encouraging attendees to apply a systems thinking approach to soil health. Lindblom also…
Read MoreWulf: SFA’s Annual Conference Can Jumpstart Your Farm
Why attend our 2022 Annual Conference? Take it from Lake Agassiz member Kelsey Wulf of West Mill Farm! Attending the Conference and networking with other farmers helped her family farm get going–check out her video. Whether you’re a farmer, ag professional, grower, homesteader, or local foods supporter, we hope you’ll join us on February 12 at…
Read MoreLuhman: Lightening the Load
So often people fear that in order to improve their soil health and regenerate their soil it will come at the expense of their profitability and the success of their farming business. And while it is true that adopting regenerative farming practices can be a learning experience, and sometimes that comes with yield hits or…
Read MoreNew SFA Leadership Development Program Aims to Help Members Equip & Enhance Skills
By Dan Zimmerli • SFA Community Organizer & Outreach Coordinator Developing skills and learning new ones is crucial to not only being a good farmer but also being a good leader. With that in mind, SFA has begun working on curating a list of events, trainings, workshops, and webinars that are excellent resources to develop…
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