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…

You are invited to the Sustainable Farming Association Minnesota River Chapter‘s Annual Meeting on Wednesday, January 15th from 5:30 – 7:30 at the Wooden Spoon in Mankato. This event will cover chapter events and news including updated membership dues and discussion on the continuation of the Sowing Seeds event which we have hosted the past…

Join your sustainable farming friends for great conversation and a hot brew. All are welcome. This month’s topic: favorite/meaningful books/websites/etc & farming book exchange. More info on the Crow River Chapter webpage.

We invite Greater Mille Lacs area SFA members, families, supperters and friends – and anybody interested in finding out more about our sustainable farming community – to a happy hour at the Heimark Farm on  to share some holiday cheer and talk about farming.  No reservation needed; come as you are. Click here to learn…

Join your sustainable farming friends for great conversation and a hot brew. All are welcome. This month’s topic: climate mitigation/weed and pest control methods. More info on the Crow River Chapter webpage.

The East Central Chapter of SFA is hosting an MDA Grants 101 session at the Wyoming Public Library in December.  Courtney VanderMey is the Farm and Business Development Coordinator with the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) working primarily with farmer related grant opportunities. She manages the AGRI Livestock Investment Grant, Protecting Livestock Grant, and the Preparing…

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.

Note: This meeting is taking place one week later than usual due to Election Day. 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.