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Western Chapter Monthly Meeting
Jun 04, 2024 7:30PM
Zoom
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 MoreFertilizer Managment for Veggie Growers
Jun 24, 2024 2:00PM—5:00PM
RegisterHold the Date! Dan Zimmerli, Cedar Crate Farm Fertilizer options for small farms. More details soon. Free Admission. Registration requested, walkups welcome. SFA staff and volunteers occasionally take photos during our workshops, cafe chats and field days for promotional purposes and to use as documentation of events to share with our funders. If you do not…
View MorePasture Walk Series #3
Jun 27, 2024 6:00PM—8:00PM
TBD TDB,
RegisterSave the Date: Thursday, June 27, 2024 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. More details coming soon. Free Admission; registration requested. Address: coming soon. Contact: Jonathan Kilpatrick, jonathan@sfa-mn.org SFA staff and volunteers occasionally take photos during our workshops, cafe chats and field days for promotional purposes and to use as documentation of events to share with our…
View MoreGarlic Field Day in New Prague
Jun 30, 2024 1:30PM—3:30PM
The Garlic Farmers 25801 Freeborn Avenue New Prague, MN 56071
RegisterChad and Christi Ryburn started The Garlic Farmers from a shared love of cooking, health benefits, a dedication to sustainable agriculture, and a common interest in garlic. They each have unique experiences and skills that contribute to the formation of their garlic enterprise. Chad loves digging in the soil after a day of work and…
View MoreSowing Seeds: Celebrating Local Foods & Lost Skills
Jul 14, 2024 11:00AM—4:00PM
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. Pre-registration required, no walkups, please. Refunds for cancellations can be requested up to 48 hours prior to the event. SFA staff and volunteers occasionally take photos during our workshops, cafe chats and field days for promotional purposes and to…
View MorePasture Walk Series #4 – Silvopasture
Jul 25, 2024 6:00PM—8:00PM
TBD TBD,
RegisterSave the Date: Thursday, July 25, 2024 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. More details coming soon. Free Admission; registration requested. Address: coming soon. Contact: Jonathan Kilpatrick, jonathan@sfa-mn.org SFA staff and volunteers occasionally take photos during our workshops, cafe chats and field days for promotional purposes and to use as documentation of events to share with our…
View MoreIdentifying Grasses & Other Plants on a Sustainable Farm: “Gazing at Graminoids”
Jul 27, 2024 10:00AM—3:00PM
South Shore Event Center 733 6th Street Howard Lake, MN 55349 7616 25th St. SW, Howard Lake MN 55349
RegisterJoin the Crow River Chapter for a day of identifying and learning about plants found on a sustainable and organic farm. We’ll start the day with a class/workshop focusing on grasses led by Department of MBS Prairie Ecologist, Rhett Johnson, author of the “Field Guide to Minnesota Grasses”. This morning session will be indoors at the…
View MoreMinnesota Garlic Festival
Aug 10, 2024 10:00AM—5:00PM
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 at the official website: https://www.mngarlicfest.com…
View MorePasture Walk Series #5 – Warm Season Annuals
Aug 22, 2024 6:00PM—8:00PM
TBD TBD,
RegisterSave the Date: Thursday, August 22, 2024 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. More details coming soon. Free Admission; registration requested. Address: coming soon. Contact: Jonathan Kilpatrick, jonathan@sfa-mn.org SFA staff and volunteers occasionally take photos during our workshops, cafe chats and field days for promotional purposes and to use as documentation of events to share with our…
View MoreLake Superior Harvest Festival
Sep 07, 2024 10:00AM—4:00PM
Bayfront Festival Park Duluth, MN
Save the date for the Lake Superior Harvest Festival! A family-oriented event featuring a huge farmers market, live music all day, expanded Energy Fair experience, nonprofit exhibitors tent, educational demonstrations and much more! Suggested donation $5/person, $10/family Follow on Facebook for updates @LakeSuperiorHarvestFestival. Harvest Festival is hosted by the Lake Superior Chapter of SFA. SFA photographs scenes at this…
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