A fun and memorable afternoon that is all about celebrating local foods and rediscovering traditional self-sufficiency skills. More information here: https://sfa-mn.org/minnesota-river/ Registration: Advance registration is required.  $15 per person if registered before June 30th $20 per person after June 30th Kids 12 and under FREE. SFA staff and volunteers occasionally take photos during our workshops, cafe…

You're invited to a 3-hour workshop to learn more about Precision Profitability Mapping Program developed by SDSU and it's benefits. The workshop will be led by Kim Melton of the Red River Basin Commission and Anthony Bly, SDSU Soil Health Field Specialist and Every Acre Counts program co-director. The goal of the profitability mapping analysis…

This summer, Lift Bridge Brewing Company is partnering with SFA to bring a monthly local Growers & Makers Market to you. Every 3rd Saturday this summer from June through September, we will be showcasing the absolute best in local produce, meat, cheese, pickled vegetables, hot sauce, as well as amazing local talented artists, craftsmen and…

Join us for a veggie and flower field tour and discussion of the various ways that Agate Acres has put flowers at the center of their farm business. Kyle and Emily sell flowers wholesale and direct-to-consumer at the farm stand, by subscription, and along with their on-farm wedding packages. The tour will include a U-pick…

Save the date for this free pasture walk! From April through October, SFA will host a free pasture walk every fourth Thursday night of the month. Locations and topics will vary — stay tuned for more information and registration. Info: Jonthan Kilpatrick, jonathan@sfa-mn.org

Join us for this on-farm Pasture Walk at Farm Sol, a regenerative sheep and vegetable farm in Saginaw, MN. This field day will focus on the adoption strategies for Adaptive Planned Grazing and Silvopasture Establishment. Participants will tour Farm Sol’s adaptive grazing system, see Silvopasture projects in progress, and discuss the motivations behind the practices.…

Using Seasonal Stockers to Build Soil Health, Profit, and Flexibility Join us in Badger, MN for a practical and forward-thinking field day exploring how to raise cattle, build soil —and increase your quality of life— without owning a cow herd. We’ll dig into the economics of seasonal stocker systems, including how sell/buy marketing strategies can…

The Minnesota Garlic Festival is the premier event for lovers of garlic, great local foods and good times! This 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. Learn more here: https://www.mngarlicfest.com Tickets: Admission is…

This summer, Lift Bridge Brewing Company is partnering with SFA to bring a monthly local Growers & Makers Market to you. Every 3rd Saturday this summer from June through September, we will be showcasing the absolute best in local produce, meat, cheese, pickled vegetables, hot sauce, as well as amazing local talented artists, craftsmen and…

Let’s cook with our abundant harvest and learn to go WEEKS without the Grocery Store!Featuring the FROM SCRATCH FARMSTEAD YouTube Channel “The cost to feed a family has gone up exponentially over the last several years. People everywhere are trying to really stretch a dollar and watch that grocery budget. What if you knew better…