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:
Planting Season Social
Sunday, June 1st, 2025 6:00PM—9:00PM
Crow River Winery
14848 Hwy 7 E, Hutchinson, MN
The Crow River Chapter will gather for an informal happy hour at the Crow River Winery in Hutchinson on Sunday, June 1 from 6-9pm.
Take a break from your spring to-do list and join your fellow farmers and foodies for a social hour. Food and beverages are available to purchase on-site.
Look for us in the patio, weather permitting, or in the main dining area if necessary.
Contact Red Kirkman (Email) with any questions.
Free event, no registration required.
If you can make it earlier, the band Traveled Ground will be performing from 3-6pm.
Minnesota Garlic Festival
Saturday, August 9, 2025
840 Century Ave. SW, Hutchinson, MN 55350
Tickets available for purchase online or at the gate.
Official Website
Grow Your Green – Farmer Profitability Workshop
Sunday, November 9, 2025
Three Sons Seltzer
201 North Sibley, Litchfield, MN
Tired of financial uncertainty on Your Farm? The “Grow Your Green – Farm Profitability”
workshop is designed to empower direct-to-market farmers like you to confidently manage your financial landscape.
Over three hours, we’ll demystify farm accounting, showing you how to correctly categorize income and expenses for Schedule F. You’ll receive both digital and printed workbooks packed with templates and real-world examples.
Understand why strong financial records are the key to unlocking vital resources like loans, grants, and Micro Farm Revenue Insurance. Gain the clarity to identify your most profitable crops and make strategic decisions that save you time, money, and stress.
This workshop is for all direct-to-market farmers, regardless of your current record-keeping methods. Bring your spouse, partner, or family and come prepared with your laptop or iPad to begin setting up your financial tracking.
Prefer a hands-on approach? We’ll also have hard copy templates available.
Food and beverages will be available to purchase at Three Sons Seltzer.
Pre-registration is requested, though walkups are welcome.
Registration is free for members of SFA and $10 for nonmembers.
Members, please log in first to see the discounted price.
Register HERE.
Grow Your Green Farm Profitability (GYG-FP) is an initiative of the Minnesota Farmers’ Market Association to support direct marketing farmers with farm financial education to
help them achieve profitability. This GYG-FP is supported by the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Minnesota through Award #NR246322XXXXG002 “Empowering Minnesota
Emerging Farmers Growing Food System Resilience (EMERG).” 2025-2027
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