Topic: Holistic Planned Grazing Growing Season Plan Development Presenter/Facilitator: Kyle Hildebrandt, The Forage Farmstead and Holistic Management Accredited Professional Educator This Lake Superior Chapter event is a hands-on workshop where participants will actively build their own 2026 growing season grazing plans using the Holistic Planned Grazing process. This is a chance to work through the…

We invite you to join us as we dip our toes into the world of Permaculture. Permaculture is a holistic design system built on the understanding that we thrive when we work with nature, not against it. Permaculture design mimics natural ecosystems to create sustainable, regenerative, and self-sufficient food systems and communities. It is a…

Join SFA for our first third Thursday pasture walk of the season! Keith Olsen and his family have been making intentional changes at Circle K Ranch to transition their operation into a more profitable, low-input ranch in southwest Minnesota. Keith grazes 60 cow/calf pairs—along with replacements and some stockers—across 300 acres. By converting cropland to perennial pasture, integrating annual…

🌱 East Central Chapter Networking Social 🌱 As we head into the busy farming season, days are getting longer and to-do lists are filling up fast. Take a well-earned break and close out the day with good company at the East Central Chapter’s Networking Social—a relaxed, family-friendly evening to connect, unwind, and recharge with others…

Farm Buds is an organization that leads groups of volunteers to help out on local farms with big projects. They have operated around the Twin Cities for many years, and are now branching out to NE MN! This event is especially for folks who might want to volunteer, learn about farming, and build community with…

The focus of this event is for farmers, ranchers, and landowners to understand the importance of fire on the landscape, remove the fear of burning, and to discuss the equipment needed and how to set up burn logistics for a safe and effective fire. Fire has long been a natural and valuable tool for maintaining…

Family-friendly, fun-filled, and fragrant, the Minnesota Garlic Festival features fantastic foods, celebrity chefs, marvelous music, area artisans, goofy games and lots of garlic – all in support of a healthy environment and vital rural communities in Minnesota. Please visit the festival’s OFFICIAL WEBPAGE. Admission: Adults $10.00 Children 12 and under, free. Buy tickets HERE. Vendor information…

A family-oriented event featuring a huge farmers market, live music all day, renewable Energy Fair, nonprofit exhibitors tent, educational demonstrations and much more! Admission is free Parking $10 SFA staff and volunteers occasionally take photos during our events for promotional purposes and to use as documentation to share with our funders.  If you do not…

Deep Roots Festival is a community celebration that increases our connection to local foods and the farmers and growers who make them in the Lake Agassiz Region. More information on the Deep Roots Festival Webpage. Admission: SFA Members $40.00 Non-members $50.00 Buy tickets HERE. Members must log in to see member pricing. Learn more about joining SFA here.

Salsa Fest 2026 returns the third Saturday of September. This fun-filled family event is loaded with thing to do on a beautiful fall Saturday. Farm/Artisan Market Face Painting Salsa Contest Food trucks Education sessions Salsa music and dancing Kids art activities It’s our favorite fall festival. We will see you there! FREE ADMISSION (Registration fees…