Organic dairy grazier Angie Walter will demonstrate PaddockTrac, a grazing tool being developed by the University of Missouri. Guests will see how it works in the field and hear about what the Walters have used while using it on their 100-cow organic dairy. There will also be information on NRCS programs. This pasture walk is free to attend.…

Come enjoy a beverage with fellow community members in Imminent Brewing’s relaxed environment. Open to all, members and non-members alike, so feel free to bring a friend. If you’re headed to the Third Thursday Downtown at Bridge Square, we’re right down the street so drop by and say hi! Free to attend, no registration required.…

The East Central Chapter of the Sustainable Farming Association is kicking off the summer with a Networking Night on Monday, June 12, 2023, in Bethel, MN.  The networking night will be held at The Dugout Bar & Grill starting at 6:30 pm during their burger night special.    This gathering will provide an opportunity for chapter members to connect and for…

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.

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…

Learn how pollinator conservation is intrinsically linked to climate-smart agriculture, soil health, & community well-being! Join the TC Growers for a discussion about the ways that pollinator conservation can be a strategy for climate-resilient agriculture, as well as a tour of the University of Minnesota Bee Lab. The conversation will be led by pollinator conservation…

**This event has been rescheduled to 3:30-6:00 PM. The last few years Michael Dalquist has taken a real interest in fruit trees. And when you start learning about fruit trees, inevitably you see the word “graft” show up all over the place. It’s even mentioned many times in the Bible. So what is grafting, and why…

Join the Crow River Chapter and partner Dassel/Cokato Sustainable Living for a walk through Collinwood Park while learning about some common wild edible and medicinal plants in our area. We will talk about identification, preparation and uses, and safe and responsible harvesting. Tour #1: 2:00 p.m. RSVP HERE (https://www.dcsustainableliving.org/event-details/spring-foraging-walk-tour-1-1) Tour #2: 3:30 p.m. RSVP HERE (https://www.dcsustainableliving.org/event-details/spring-foraging-walk-tour-2) There…

East Central Chapter Meeting, May 20, 2023, Isanti, MN   The East Central Chapter of the Sustainable Farming Association is hosting a chapter meeting and potluck at Coborn’s in Isanti (209 6th Avenue Northeast, Isanti, MN 55040) on Saturday, May 20th starting at 10:00 am. The meeting/potluck will be held in the Community Room on the 2nd floor.    What’s…

As always, members and non-members are welcome to gather, have a beverage, and catch up off the farm. Bring a friend or two and we’ll see you there! Free to attend, no registration required.   Hosted by the Cannon River Chapter of SFA.   Address: Imminent Brewing, 519 Division St S #2, Northfield, MN 55057   SFA…