**Update: This event has sold out. If you would like to join the waiting list, please continue with the registration form. No walkups, please. Brenda and Jeff Berkebile have a flock of about 40 Katahdin, Dorper, and cross-bred hair sheep on their farm in Foley. Come see different management types including grazing sheep in oak…

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…

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.

Angie Walter and the Dairy Grazing Apprenticeship are hosting a free dairy roundtable! Lunch is included. Come connect with fellow dairy producers. All are welcome to participate in this roundtable regardless of participation in the Dairy Grazing Apprenticeship program. Click here to download a flyer. Topics: How does soil health relate to plant health? How to grow…

Join the Minnesota River Chapter at Locale for an opportunity to network with others in the chapter or interested in SFA! This will be a great time to socialize as we begin the growing season of 2023. This event is free to attend. Registration is requested, and walkups are welcome.   Address: Locale Brewery, 228 Poplar St. Mankato MN   SFA…

Due to popular demand, SFA is partnering with the West Central Initiative Foundation again to bring beginning and current sustainable farmers an array of financial resource opportunities. Come and join folks interested in sustainable and beginner farming, networking, and ideas exchange. We’ll discuss: Multiple loan and grant opportunities to farmers, available NOW Sustainable Farming Association’s…

Join the Lake Agassiz Chapter for the spring edition of our podcast club! Open to all SFA members we will be discussing two episodes from SFA’s own podcast, Dirt Rich! Prior to the discussion please listen to episode 34: “The Potential of Perennial Crops” and episode 25 on “Integrative Nutrition”. The podcast can be found here or…

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 is it important? What does it accomplish? As…

Come share a beverage with friends and enjoy some time connecting off the farm. Non-members and members are welcome to attend. 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 staff and volunteers occasionally take photos during…

The East Central Chapter is hosting an “About the Coop Workshop” as well as information sharing about GrownBy at Coborn’s in Isanti, MN on Saturday, April 15, 2023 from 10:00 am to Noon. This event includes a potluck and all are encouraged to bring something to share. It is free to attend. Registration is requested, and…