Tapping Maple Trees to collect sap and make syrup is something that Native American Tribes practiced centuries ago and is still in use today, however few people know how to even identify the right trees and carry out the simple process correctly. Herman Bartsch, SFA member and owner of Deep Roots Farm is leading a…

We are scheduled to have our regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, February 4th. While we normally zoom in for these meetings, this month we will be meeting in person at the Madison Mercantile in Madison, MN. Plan to arrive around 6:00pm for some socializing and general chapter discussion. We will not have a set agenda…

Please join us for our Lake Agassiz SFA Annual Meeting on Saturday, February 1st at the Roller-Olson homestead. We’ll be having a potluck and social hour from 5:00pm-6:00pm, with the meeting to follow from 6:00pm-7:30pm. The meeting will include guest speaker Cedar Walters from West Central Initiative sharing about the Solar United Neighbors Solar Cooperative,…

Do you want to help our native forests and woodlands thrive long into the future?  Are you interested in growing climate smart tree seedlings?  The Climate Smart Seedling Production Network’s goal is to enhance the resiliency and health of our forests and woodlands through diverse genetics sourced from broad-ranging native tree populations throughout southern and central Minnesota…

Please join us for food, fellowship, and a great program. Complete schedule and more information on the Crow River Chapter Webpage. Crow River Winery14848 MN-7, Hutchinson, MN 55350Box Elder RoomCome in through the main Tasting Room entrance. Advance registration required, see below. 11:30 a.m. Pizza & Salad Lunch, social timeAnnual Chapter Meeting “Food Hubs”Maeve Mallozzi-Kelly…

Join us for a celebration of the winter wonderland with a walk, ski or snowshoe through the woods followed by a potluck around a beautiful bonfire. Food, fun, friends and some good o-pine-ing about the upcoming year. Registration is requested, walkups welcome. INHERENT RISKS of AGRTOURISM SFA staff and volunteers occasionally take photos during our events…

You’re invited to Cannon River SFA’s Annual Meeting and potluck. Bring a potluck dish to share and meet at The Greensted Grocery’s new location in downtown Zumbrota. We’ll spend time catching up, have a short business meeting, and a brainstorming session to help guide a new chapter organized fundraiser to support local farmers. Hope to…

Do you want to help our native forests and woodlands thrive long into the future?  Are you interested in growing climate smart tree seedlings?  The Climate Smart Seedling Production Network’s goal is to enhance the resiliency and health of our forests and woodlands through diverse genetics sourced from broad-ranging native tree populations throughout southern and central Minnesota…

10am- Annual Business Meeting: budget approval and board member election12pm- Locally-sourced lunch served1-3pm- Community presentations John Beaton, “Innovations in Agritourism at Fairhaven Farm”David Abazs, “New Funding Opportunities for Farmers” Registration: It is free to attend. Registration requested, walkups welcome. Click here to learn more about the Lake Superior Chapter. SFA staff and volunteers occasionally take…

Join the Sustainable Farming Association and the Minnesota Dairy Initiative for a free workshop aimed at helping dairy producers maximize on-farm resources to improve productivity and profitability. Featuring Doug Voss and Derek Schmitz*, this event will provide actionable strategies through two focused sessions:– Cutting the Crap with Manure – Discover where nutrient losses occur in…