October 31, 2024 Update: This event has been postponed to March 2025. Date TBA. The East Central Chapter of SFA is hosting a discussion with Dan MacSwain on Saturday November 2, 2024,  that touches on pasture improvement practices, how to win against invasive species and transitioning crop fields into grazing pastures. Dan MacSwain is the Natural Resource Coordinator…

Join Derek Schmitz and Doug Voss at Grassrich Dairy for a pasture walk focused on using diverse cover crops to extend the grazing season and enhance soil health. Owned and operated by Derek and Taylor Schmitz, Grassrich Dairy is a low-input, forage-based organic dairy where cattle are managed to harvest as much of their own…

This fall and winter, join Twin Cities Metro Growers Network and MN SEED Project for a workshop series that will teach you how to collect, clean and sow native seeds to grow your own beautiful and beneficial native landscapes. Growing native plants on your farm and garden attracts beneficial insects that help crops thrive. By…

Central Chapter invites you to Cider-up and chat.  Come Cider-up (or should we say sidle up to the bar) for a relaxed evening of conversation, celebration and ideas exchange with the board members from the Central Chapter of the Sustainable Farming Association of Minnesota.Whether you are a current member or not, we invite you to…

Our speaker will be Megan Heagerty, DVM from Northern Veterinary Services out of St. Croix Falls. Northern Veterinary is a mobile practice serving the farming communities in Northwest Wisconsin and East Central Minnesota. They strive to provide high quality services tailored to your farm. They provide services for livestock exclusively, including dairy and beef cattle,…

October 2 update: Due to low registration numbers, this event has been canceled. Instead, a virtual discussion with Dan Kittredge will offered to those already registered on the morning of Friday, October 4. Registration is closed. “The Principles of Biological Systems” course provides an overview of the principles and practices of biological farming, with the goal…

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.

Registration closes at 4 PM CT on Wednesday, September 25. The 2024 Forage Council Grazing School is scheduled for two full days, Sept. 27 & 28, in Verndale. Greg Judy and Isaac Tappenden with Green Pastures Farm will be our guest speakers. We will be offering a mix of sessions on basic grazing techniques as well…

Registration closes at 4 PM CT on Wednesday, September 25. Can’t attend the full Forage Council Grazing School, but networking and a locally-sourced dinner sound just right? All are welcome to join for conversation and a delicious meal. Join us at 4:30PM for a social hour featuring table topic discussions. A local foods dinner, prepared by…

Dale Schmitz and his son Joey manage approximately 100 cow-calf pairs on a mix of native and improved cool-season pastures. With a couple years of experience out-wintering cattle on pastures, Dale will share valuable tips and tricks that he has learned. This pasture-walk offers a unique opportunity to see a successful rotational grazing system in…