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.

CROW RIVER CHAPTER DIRECT GRANTS for SUSTAINABLE FARMERS

Proposals are now being accepted by SFA’s Crow River chapter for direct grants to our member farmers to help them make their farms more sustainable. You may request up to $2,500.

The proposal submission form is here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/17TnGdSozMwRbomPN5HsAyIkyGTK3tk4501OxoqGjLPY/preview

The Grant Description, where you’ll find all you need to know, is here:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1S4vTL6PprWpraaA4pQ1Ta1DGKc-cg6HLTkt1xX0ZbDc/edit?pli=1&tab=t.0

Summary (for full details, please see the Grant Description)

Available to SFA Crow River Chapter members.
Acceptable proposals will show how the grant will help your farm to be more sustainable.
Acceptable proposals will be awarded grants on a first-come basis.
The program will end when the allotted funds ($15,000) are all awarded.
You may request from $100 - $2,500, and you will be asked to provide an estimated budget.
Only for items purchased after you receive the grant.
Crow River Chapter board members may apply starting on May 21st.
You’ll be required to provide documentation of the improvements to your farm (receipts, pictures, video, text.)
The funding source is from a private foundation grant to SFA.

Questions? Contact Jerry Ford, EMAIL