The East Central Chapter of the Sustainable Farming Association of Minnesota invites you to join us for an educational evening at Milaca Meats. 📅 Thursday, March 26, 2026 ⏰ 6:30 PM 📍 Milaca Meats 600 Market Dr, Milaca, MN 56353 This event offers chapter members and attendees a valuable opportunity to tour the Milaca Meats facility…

The Sustainable Farming Association, in partnership with Lake of the Woods and Roseau County SWCDs, is launching a soil health & water quality focused learning exchange in Northwest Minnesota. While many similar events are held in central and southern parts of the state, distance can be a barrier to participation for our northern farmers and…

Celebrate the beginning of spring with fellow gardeners and growers in the Metro! The Twin Cities Metro Growers Network and MN SEED Project invite you to join us and: We’ll bring the food, you buy the drinks. Bring your collected seeds with you — plants native to Minnesota, annual flowers, fruits, vegetables, herbs, etc. for trading, swapping and giving.…

Cancelled due to weather. Social Hour for farmers to socialize and discuss relevant topics. Free Event.  No registration required. More information on the Crow River Chapter webpage. 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 wish…

This is an opportunity to get to know other farmers and land stewards in our area. Its a good time to talk about the challenges of farming and raising food. Bring your own refreshment and beverages. Free admission, no registration required.  

Come and enjoy a beverage (NA options available too!) and a very casual gathering of friendly folks!  Snacks are available for purchase, and you can bring food or order food for delivery to the brewery. Free Event.No registration required, just show up. In collaboration with Carlton County Soil & Water District. SFA staff and volunteers…

Join us for a fabulous lunch buffet from Elbows Allowed featuring organic and local foods and sessions on Seed Saving, Farmer/Rural Mental Health, and Cover Crops for Vegetables. Pre-registration required. SFA Member Free Admission. Non-members $15.00. REGISTER HERE. Members must log in to see member pricing. Learn more about joining SFA here. Agenda: 12:30-1:15 PM Lunch Buffet/Social 1:15-1:30…

Come join us for Central Chapter’s Annual Meeting. Here are a few highlights: 8:00 Continental Breakfast and Social Hour 9:30 Russel Kleinschmidt – USDA/NRCS Overview of NRCS, funding status, easement permit changes 10:30 What could Central Chapter do for Central Chapter with $10,000 11:30 Board Meeting with election of new Board members 12:00 Potluck lunch  All…

The Midwest Grazing & Soil Health Summit brings together leading experts in grazing and livestock integration into cropping systems for two days of impactful, hands-on sessions, featuring keynote speakers Dr. Temple Grandin and Keith Berns. Visit our Summit webpage to learn more about speakers, registration, and sponsorship opportunties. Registration: Members: $170 Nonmembers: $190 One-day only: $125 Students:…

Join us for a special evening with Dr. Temple Grandin! We invite the public to join us for this free, ticketed portion of the Midwest Grazing & Soil Health Summit at the Brau Performing Arts Center in Willmar. We will begin the evening with a book signing with Dr. Temple Grandin at 7 PM in the cafeteria,…