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Local Farms Bus Tour
Jun 28, 2025 10:30AM—4:00PM
204 E Lincoln Ave. Fergus Falls, MN 56537 (Old Shopko/Gymnastics Parking Lot)
RegisterJoin 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…
View MoreSowing Seeds: Celebrating Local Foods & Lost Skills
Jul 13, 2025 11:00AM—3:00PM
Alternative Roots Farm 11197 130th Street Madelia, MN 56062
RegisterA 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…
View MorePrecision Profitability Mapping Workshop
Jul 15, 2025 10:00AM—1:00PM
City Brew Hall 120 4th St. N. Wahpeton, ND 58075
RegisterYou'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…
View MoreFarm Day Growers & Makers Market
Jul 19, 2025 11:00AM—3:00PM
Lift Bridge Brewing Co. 1900 Tower Drive W Stillwater, MN 55082
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…
View MorePasture Walk Series #4
Jul 24, 2025
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
View MoreMinnesota Garlic Festival
Aug 09, 2025 10:00AM
McLeod County Fairgrounds 840 Century Ave. SW Hutchinson, MN 55350
RegisterThe 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…
View MoreFarm Day Growers & Makers Market
Aug 16, 2025 11:00AM—3:00PM
Lift Bridge Brewing Co. 1900 Tower Drive W Stillwater, MN 55082
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…
View MoreAdaptive Grazing & Fencing Workshop
Aug 21, 2025 8:30AM—Aug 22, 2025 4:00PM
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…
View MorePasture Walk Series #5
Aug 28, 2025
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
View MoreFourth Thursday Pasture Walk
Aug 28, 2025 6:00PM—8:00PM
Stattelman Family Ranch 4916 41st Ave SW Pine River, MN 56474
RegisterJoin 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…
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