Annual Conference
Saturday, February 8
College of Saint Benedict, St. Joseph, Minnesota
Resgistration & Getting There
Early Bird Members (through Dec. 4, 2024): $50
Regular Members (Begins Dec. 5, 2024): $75
Nonmembers: $100
Emerging Farmers: $0
*Note: A complimentary networking lunch is offered to emerging farmers. If you plan to attend it, you do not need to purchase the $15 dining hall ticket.
Members must log in first to see member pricing.
Kids Program: Ages 5-12. Kids will join their adults for lunch. $20
More info on Sessions & Features page
Refunds: The last day to request a refund for registrations and lunch tickets is January 31, 2025.
Address: Gorecki Conference Center, College of Saint Benedict
37 College Ave S. St Joseph, MN 56374
Parking: Parking is free. For a map of Guest parking and sidewalk routes to the Conference Center, click HERE.
Lunch: You are welcome to bring a bag lunch, visit a nearby restaurant in St. Joseph, or eat in the campus dining hall on the main level of the Gorecki Center. Emerging farmers are invited to a complimentary lunch session. Save time in line and buy your $15 dining hall ticket in advance when you register for the Conference!
Sessions & Features
See the sessions and additional features are in the works, including the popular "Night Before Social", the Book Swap, and session topics including garlic, emerging farmers, food hubs, farmer cooperatives, livestock, perennial specialty crops, soil health, and more.
This schedule is a work-in-progress, so check back often.
Sponsor & Exhibitor Opportunities
Join us as a Conference sponsor or exhibitor!
There are two ways to apply:
1. Apply entirely online. Complete your application form and payment here.
2. Submit this completed form to Jerry Ford. Then, pay online here or mail a check to 4924 Upton Ave S Minneapolis, MN 55410.
Our 2025 Sponsors
BLOOM SPONSORS
Afternoon Social Sponsor
Opening Plenary Session Sponsor
SAPLING SPONSORS
SPROUT SPONSORS
A voluntary opportunity for farmers and agricultural landowners to take the lead in implementing conservation practices that protect our water. Certified producers receive access to technical assistance.
SEED SPONSORS
A marketing program of the Minnesota Department of Agriculture devoted to promoting Minnesota grown and raised products. Over the past 40+ years, Minnesota Grown has become a trusted resource for consumers and wholesale buyers seeking to find local farms and producers.
EXHIBITORS
A look back at our 2022 conference:
Why attend our Annual Conference?
SFA YouTube Channel: Playlist from 2021 Annual Conference