Crow River
Welcome to the Crow River Chapter
Encompassing a diverse part of the state that includes the western Twin Cities metro and the rural counties to the west, Crow River offers opportunites for farmers, sustainable farming supporters and consumers to participate in a vital and active organization. We represent not only the more "traditional" farmers - dairy, grains, etc. - but also a wide range of thriving specialty and niche market farmers: CSAs, goats, sheep, poultry, herbs, garlic, restaurant and co-op produce, etc. We have an emphasis on education in sustainable practices and an impressive roster of events, including farm tours, the Crow River Chapter Annual Meeting, the Minnesota Garlic Festival, and our popular social gatherings.
Information: Jerry Ford at crowriver@sfa-mn.org or 1.844.922.5573 Ext. 705.
Join the Crow River Chapter Facebook group.
Upcoming Events:
Coffee Social #1
Wednesday, Dec 11, 8:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Buffalo Books & Coffee, Fireplace Room (downstairs)
6 Division St E, Buffalo MN 55313
Join your sustainable farming friends for great conversation and a hot brew. All are welcome.
This month's topic: climate mitigation/weed and pest control methods.
Free admission.
Coffee Social #2
Saturday, Jan 11, 8:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Mocha Monkey Downtown Location
115 Olive St S, Waconia MN 55387
Join your sustainable farming friends for great conversation and a hot brew. All are welcome.
This month's topic: favorite/meaningfulbooks/websites/etc & farming book exchange.
Free admission.
Crow River Chapter Annual Meeting - Hemp & Hubs
Sunday, Jan 26, 11:30 a.m - 3:30 p.m.
Crow River Winery
14848 MN-7, Hutchinson, MN 55350
Save the date.
Topics to include growing and marketing hemp products, and food hubs.
More info coming soon.
Coffee Social #3
Wednesday, Feb 12, 8:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Wilbur's Coffee Cafe
100 Bridge Ave E Delano, MN 55328
Join your sustainable farming friends for great conversation and a hot brew. All are welcome.
This month's topic: marketing.
Free admission.
Coffee (Brewpub, actually) Social #4
Saturday, Mar 8, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Spilled Grain Brewhouse
300 Elm St E, Annandale, MN 55302
Join your sustainable farming friends for great conversation and a cold brew. All are welcome.
This month's topic: varieties, breeds & a seed exchange.
Free admission.
Minnesota Garlic Festival
Saturday, August 9, 2025
840 Century Ave. SW, Hutchinson, MN 55350
Tickets available for purchase online or at the gate.
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Be sure to select "Crow River Chapter" on the membership form.
More from Crow River Chapter
- "How to Cook a Chicken" instructions now available - just cluck on the title
- Crow River SFA Ketchup Case Study
