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Greenhouse/High Tunnel Management for Organic Veggies
Jul 15, 2023 10:00AM—12:00PM
Food Farm 2612 County Road 1 Wrenshall, MN 55797
Join Food Farmers Janaki Fisher-Merritt and Dave Hanlon and UMN Extension Educator Natalie Hoidal for this field day on growing organic vegetables in high tunnels. We will discuss crop rotation, pest management, and maintaining soil health. We will have demonstrations on scouting for common insects and diseases that plague greenhouses and acidifying irrigation water to…
View MoreKernza: Grain, Grazing, or Both?
Jul 14, 2023 2:00PM—5:00PM
46352 State Hwy 329 Morris, MN 56267
What are the possibilities around using Kernza for both a forage and grain? Come hear from Brad Heins, Extension Specialist and Professor for Dairy Management at U of M Morris and West Central Research and Outreach Center, discuss the Kernza plots that they have been grazing for over 5 years. We will discuss what they…
View MoreKernza® Field Day: Advances in Breeding, Production and Marketing
Jul 13, 2023 1:00PM—5:00PM
A-Frame Farm 2484 Highway 40 Madison, MN 56256
On Thursday, July 13, the University of Minnesota Forever Green Initiative, The Land Institute, and A-Frame Farm invites the public to learn the latest research about Kernza®. The event will be hosted at Carmen Fernholz’s A-Frame Farm in Madison, Minn. Fernholz will be joined by Luke Peterson, A-Frame Farm Manager. The tour will start at…
View MoreWestern Chapter Monthly Meeting
Jul 11, 2023 7:30PM
Zoom
**This meeting has been rescheduled for July 11 due to the July 4 holiday. 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.
View MoreGML Chapter Networking Night
Jul 06, 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…
View MoreSoil Health Field Day: How to Determine if your Soil is Functioning
Jul 05, 2023 12:00PM—3:00PM
Williams, MN
Join SFA’s Kent Solberg and Doug Voss along with Lake of the Woods Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD) and Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) staff for an afternoon in the field. We will be looking at ways we can evaluate whether or not our soils are functioning properly. Hosted on Bill Bendickson’s farming operation, we will discuss…
View MoreForage Council Summer Pasture Tour: Island Lake Farm
Jun 22, 2023 2:30PM—4:30PM
Island Lake Farm 23111 State Hwy 18 Deerwood, MN 56444
Owners Jim and Audra Chamberlin will lead a tour of their farm operation. Topics include: Adaptive grazing- cattle, hogs, poultry; Agroforestry- vegetable alley cropping, forest farming (maple syrup, shitake mushrooms, hazelnuts, lumber), windbreaks and shelterbelt, silvopasture; keyline water management, and hedge laying. This tour is a 1/2 mile walk. Please wear proper footwear. Contact the Forage…
View MoreForage Council Summer Pasture Tour: Clayhill Farm and Forest
Jun 22, 2023 5:00PM—7:00PM
12607 Red Pine Road Brainerd, MN 56401
Harry and Judy Worm will lead a tour of their farm operation. Topics include: Adaptive grazing beef cattle, NRCS-funded water system, outwintering, commercial maple syrup operation, silvopasture, and innovative shop-build tools including a bale unroller, passive solar winter waterer, and firewood processer. The pasture walk is free to attend. Advance registration requested, walkups welcome. This event is…
View MoreMississippi River Day at Mill City Farmers Market
Jun 17, 2023 8:00AM—1:00PM
Mill City Farmers Market 750 S 2nd St Minneapolis, MN 55401
Green Lands Blue Waters and Sustainable Farming Association will be celebrating River Days of Action at the Mill City Farmers Market, overlooking the beautiful Mississippi River! Hear how farmers using Continuous Living Cover practices help protect the River, and learn about Kernza, a perennial grain and “clean-water crop”. Taste Kernza crackers from Perennial Pantry, and watch a cooking demonstration…
View MoreSemi-permanent and Temporary Energized Fence Systems for Small Ruminants
Jun 16, 2023 2:00PM—5:00PM
West 80 South Polls 18884 145th Ave Wadena, MN 56482
Interested in sheep or goats but intimidated by their fencing requirements? Come spend an afternoon learning from experienced graziers how to manage the fencing needs of small ruminants. We will cover the basics of electric fencing, geared towards small ruminant producers, but anyone using electric fencing will benefit. This is a great experience for folks…
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