Current & Upcoming
Western Chapter Monthly Meeting
Jun 06, 2023 7:30PM
Zoom
The Western Chapter of SFA meets virtually on the first Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. Contact Peter Schwagerl at western@sfa-mn.org for Zoom link.
View More2023-06 East Central Chapter Networking Night
Jun 12, 2023 6:30PM—8:30PM
RegisterThe East Central Chapter of the Sustainable Farming Association is kicking off the summer with a Networking Night on Monday, June 12, 2023, in Bethel, MN. The networking night will be held at The Dugout Bar & Grill starting at 6:30 pm during their burger night special. This gathering will provide an opportunity for chapter members to connect and for…
View MoreSemi-permanent and Temporary Energized Fence Systems for Small Ruminants
Jun 16, 2023 2:00PM—5:00PM
West 80 South Polls 18884 145th Ave Wadena, MN 56482
RegisterInterested in sheep or goats but intimidated by their fencing requirements? Come spend an afternoon learning from experienced graziers how to manage the fencing needs of small ruminants. We will cover the basics of electric fencing, geared towards small ruminant producers, but anyone using electric fencing will benefit. This is a great experience for folks…
View MorePaddockTrac Pasture Walk
Jun 16, 2023 2:00PM—4:00PM
11034 110th St. Villard, MN 56385
RegisterOrganic dairy grazier Angie Walter will demonstrate PaddockTrac, a grazing tool being developed by the University of Missouri. Guests will see how it works in the field and hear about what the Walters have used while using it on their 100-cow organic dairy. There will also be information on NRCS programs. This pasture walk is free to attend.…
View MoreMississippi River Day at Mill City Farmers Market
Jun 17, 2023 8:00AM—1:00PM
Mill City Farmers Market 750 S 2nd St Minneapolis, MN 55401
Green Lands Blue Waters and Sustainable Farming Association will be celebrating River Days of Action at the Mill City Farmers Market, overlooking the beautiful Mississippi River! Hear how farmers using Continuous Living Cover practices help protect the River, and learn about Kernza, a perennial grain and “clean-water crop”. Taste Kernza crackers from Perennial Pantry, and watch a cooking demonstration…
View MoreForage Council Summer Pasture Tour: Island Lake Farm
Jun 22, 2023 2:30PM—4:30PM
Island Lake Farm 23111 State Hwy 18 Deerwood, MN 56444
RegisterOwners Jim and Audra Chamberlin will lead a tour of their farm operation. Topics include: Adaptive grazing- cattle, hogs, poultry; Agroforestry- vegetable alley cropping, forest farming (maple syrup, shitake mushrooms, hazelnuts, lumber), windbreaks and shelterbelt, silvopasture; keyline water management, and hedge laying. This tour is a 1/2 mile walk. Please wear proper footwear. Contact the Forage…
View MoreForage Council Summer Pasture Tour: Clayhill Farm and Forest
Jun 22, 2023 5:00PM—7:00PM
12607 Red Pine Road Brainerd, MN 56401
RegisterHarry and Judy Worm will lead a tour of their farm operation. Topics include: Adaptive grazing beef cattle, NRCS-funded water system, outwintering, commercial maple syrup operation, silvopasture, and innovative shop-build tools including a bale unroller, passive solar winter waterer, and firewood processer. The pasture walk is free to attend. Advance registration requested, walkups welcome. This event is…
View MoreWestern Chapter Monthly Meeting
Jul 04, 2023 7:30PM
Zoom
The Western Chapter of SFA meets virtually on the first Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. Contact Peter Schwagerl at western@sfa-mn.org for Zoom link.
View MoreSoil Health Field Day: How to Determine if your Soil is Functioning
Jul 05, 2023 12:00PM—3:00PM
Williams, MN
RegisterJoin SFA’s Kent Solberg and Doug Voss along with Lake of the Woods Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD) and Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) staff for an afternoon in the field. We will be looking at ways we can evaluate whether or not our soils are functioning properly. Hosted on Bill Bendickson’s farming operation, we will discuss…
View MoreGML Chapter Networking Night
Jul 06, 2023 5:30PM—7:30PM
Block North Brew Pub 302 Minnesota Ave N Aitkin, MN 56431
The first Thursday of every month, Greater Mille Lacs Chapter folks are welcome to come to Block North Brew Pub for casual networking nights beginning at 5:45. Come when you can. Address: 302 Minnesota Ave N Aitkin, MN 56431 SFA staff and volunteers occasionally take photos during our workshops, cafe chats and field days for…
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