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Upcoming Events

Annual Meeting

Mar 08, 2025 9:00AM—12:00PM

Milk and Honey
11738 Co Rd 51, Saint Joseph, MN 56374

Join us for our Annual Potluck Breakfast Meeting.

The morning will feature State Senator Aric Putnam, Chair of the Agricultural, Broadband and Rural Development Committee who will bring us up to speed on what is front and center with the Ag committee. He will be followed by Justine Mader who will workshop marketing for small business farmers.

This is an excellent opportunity to learn about SFA-Central, network and walk away with practical applications for your operation in 2025.

Agenda:
9:00 Potluck breakfast and meet and greet
9:30 State Senator Aric Putnam - What's happening in Minnesota Agriculture in 2025
10:15 Justine Mader - Marketing: Being Intentional in 2025
11:00 Central Chapter - SFA Business Meeting
11:30 Break out session - what do you want out of SFA Central Chapter
12:00 Social hour

Registration requested, walkups welcome

Minnesota Salsa Fest

Saturday, September 20, 2025

Free to attend! Learn more on our Minnesota Salsa Fest page.

Mor information coming soon.

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Chapter Leadership

Chapter Board of Directors

    • Chairperson: Michael Dalquist
    • Co-Chair; State Board Delegate: Tyler Carlson
    • Treasurer: Joe Luetmer
    • Vickie Kettlewell
    • Angie Walter
    • Michael Salzl
    • Amy Jo Beebe
    • John Steckelberg
    • Judy Worm
    • Anthony Adams

Biochar Committee

  • Tyler Carlson, SFA Central Chapter
  • Joe Luetmer, SFA Central Chapter
  • Kyle McClure, SFA Central Chapter
  • Vickie Kettlewell, SFA Central Chapter

Biochar Committee

    • Robert Pennington, Epiphyte Environmental Services
    • Nick Vetsch, MN Composting Council
    • Samantha Hunt, University of Minnesota Intern
Minnesota Salsa Fest

Hosted by SFA's Central Chapter, 2022 Salsa Fest was held in Wadena -- visit the official Salsa Fest webpage HERE.

Central Chapter + SFA Annual Conference

Central member Dayle Reinke shares how her experiences at the SFA Annual Conference over the years encouraged her to grow her family farm and live their dream in this new video.