Join the Lake Agassiz Sustainable Farming Association Chapter for a wonderful day of local food and farms! We will begin the day at Windflower Natives, a company focused on cultivating native plant communities, specializing in prairie flowers. Alex Blondeau started Windflower Natives because of his love of the prairie and pieces of land that have…

A fun and memorable afternoon that is all about celebrating local foods and rediscovering traditional self-sufficiency skills. More information here: https://sfa-mn.org/minnesota-river/ Registration: Advance registration is required.  $15 per person if registered before June 30th $20 per person after June 30th Kids 12 and under FREE. SFA staff and volunteers occasionally take photos during our workshops, cafe…

You're invited to a 3-hour workshop to learn more about Precision Profitability Mapping Program developed by SDSU and it's benefits. The workshop will be led by Kim Melton of the Red River Basin Commission and Anthony Bly, SDSU Soil Health Field Specialist and Every Acre Counts program co-director. The goal of the profitability mapping analysis…

This summer, Lift Bridge Brewing Company is partnering with SFA to bring a monthly local Growers & Makers Market to you. Every 3rd Saturday this summer from June through September, we will be showcasing the absolute best in local produce, meat, cheese, pickled vegetables, hot sauce, as well as amazing local talented artists, craftsmen and…

Save the date for this free pasture walk! From April through October, SFA will host a free pasture walk every fourth Thursday night of the month. Locations and topics will vary — stay tuned for more information and registration. Info: Jonthan Kilpatrick, jonathan@sfa-mn.org

The Minnesota Garlic Festival is the premier event for lovers of garlic, great local foods and good times! This festival features fantastic foods, celebrity chefs, marvelous music, area artisans, goofy games and lots of garlic – all in support of a healthy environment and vital rural communities in Minnesota. Learn more here: https://www.mngarlicfest.com Tickets: Admission is…

This summer, Lift Bridge Brewing Company is partnering with SFA to bring a monthly local Growers & Makers Market to you. Every 3rd Saturday this summer from June through September, we will be showcasing the absolute best in local produce, meat, cheese, pickled vegetables, hot sauce, as well as amazing local talented artists, craftsmen and…

SFA Senior Tecnical Advisor Kent Solberg will be the main presenter for this two-day workshop in Olmstead County. Each day will be hosted on a different southeast Minnesota farm: Alan Bedtka’s Farm in Dover, and John Meyer’s Farm in Stewartville. It is just $75/person to register, which includes lunches on both days. To register and pay for…

Save the date for this free pasture walk! From April through October, SFA will host a free pasture walk every fourth Thursday night of the month. Locations and topics will vary — stay tuned for more information and registration. This walk will be hosted with the Crow Wing River Basin Forage Council. Info: Jonthan Kilpatrick, jonathan@sfa-mn.org

Join the Forage Council on August 28th for the fourth Thursday pasture walk at Stattelman Family Ranch, a grass based cow /calf operation managed by Thomas Stattelman. A third generation ranch located in southern Cass County, the Stattelman’s have been implementing adaptive grazing management with a goal of increasing pasture production and profitability. Thomas is…