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Minnesota River Chapter Annual Meeting

Dec 13, 2023 4:00PM—7:00PM

Creamery Room of the Wooden Spoon 515 N Riverfront Drive Mankato, MN 56001

This meeting is held in conjunction with the Grower’s Network Group. There will be a number of presentations from network members with topics including: Hosting a Farm Event, Smart Fencing, Cottage Foods, and Having a Farm Store. See the agenda here. The SFA Minnesota River Chapter’s Annual Meeting will follow the presentations. At 6:00pm there will…

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Young Farmer Social

Dec 10, 2023 2:00PM—5:00PM

Saltless Sea Urban Farm 633 Atlantic Ave. Duluth, MN 55806

Let’s celebrate the end of the season together! The Lake Superior Chapter of SFA and Duluth Young Farmers Coalition are hosting a Young Farmer Social on December 10 from 2:00-5:00 PM. Agenda: 2:00- tour of the farm by Starr Brainerd 3:00- NYFC update from Evan Flom 3:30- DYFC business 4:00- Potluck Free to attend. No registration required.…

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Crow River Winter Coffee Social #1

Dec 07, 2023 9:00AM—10:30AM

Double Shot 345 Broadway Ave S Cokato, MN 55321

Come meet your fellow Crow River Chapter folks this winter over warm beverages and fellowship at local coffeeshops. A relevant topic of table discussion will be provided at each social, though the discussion will probably range broadly. Suggested topic: Weed & Pest Control Free to attend, no registration required. Address: Double Shot – 345 Broadway Ave S Cokato,…

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GML Chapter Networking Night

Dec 07, 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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Western Chapter Monthly Meeting

Dec 05, 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.

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Fencing & Grazing Management Strategies for Sheep & Goats

Nov 20, 2023 7:30PM—9:00PM

Zoom

The University of Minnesota Extension will host a sheep and goat webinar on Monday, November 20 starting at 7:30pm CT. Jonathan Kilpatrick, SFA’s Farmer Education Director, will discuss different types of fencing options for small ruminants and grazing management strategies to get the most out of your pastures. Jonathan has many years of fencing and grazing experience with numerous…

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East Central Chapter Meeting – Mora, MN

Nov 19, 2023 1:00PM—3:00PM

Mora Public Library meeting room 200 W Maple Ave W, Mora, MN 55051

The East Central Chapter SFA is hosting a chapter meeting at the Mora Public Library meeting room (200 W Maple Ave W, Mora, MN 55051) on November 19, 2023 from 1:00pm – 3:00pm in the public meeting room.  The entrance to the meeting room is separate from the library entrance.  The chapter will supply beverages. …

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Next Up: Café Chat in Luverne, MN

Nov 16, 2023 12:00PM—1:30PM

Sterling's Cafe & Grille 105 E Main St. Luverne, MN 56156

SFA brings a cafe chat to Luverne! In today’s world, acquiring new or additional land is difficult for most people. More and more have begun asking the question, “How can I get more from the land I have?” You want to try some cover crops… once they’re planted, then what?You want to find a way…

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Fall Pasture Walk – Putting Livestock to Work in the Trees

Nov 14, 2023 1:30PM—3:30PM

589 48th Ave SW Backus, MN 56435

Join the Crow Wing River Basin Forage Council for a fall pasture walk on the Borman Farm. Cory and Pam Borman operate a grass based cow calf operation near Backus. We will be looking at rotational grazing in wooded pastures (silvopasture), and strategic feeding to control woody brush and improve pasture productivity. Tyler Carlson, Silvopasture and Agroforestry…

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Western Chapter Monthly Meeting

Nov 07, 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.

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