Come and enjoy a beverage (NA options available) and a casual gathering. Food delivery is available for purchase from nearby restaurants. Free Event. No registration required, just show up.   SFA staff and volunteers occasionally take photos during our events for promotional purposes and to use as documentation to share with our funders.  If you…

SFA is proud to present a speaker series at the 59th Annual Central Minnesota Farm Show, hosted by the St. Cloud Chamber of Commerce. It is free to attend and enjoy hundreds of exhibitors, special product offers, entertainment, daily coffee and donuts at 9 AM, and our slate of Minnesota speakers. Speaker lineup: https://stcloudareachamber.com/central-mn-farm-show-speaker-lineup Event info: https://stcloudareachamber.com/programs/networking-special-events/farm-show Session…

Location: Northern Lights Ballroom and Banquet Center, 10376 112th Ave, Milaca, MN 56353 You are invited to register and attend the annual meeting of the East Central Chapter of the Sustainable Farming Association (SFA) being held at Northern Lights Ballroom and Banquet Center, in Milaca, MN on Friday February 20, 2026. from 5:00 pm to…

Join the Twin Cities Metro Growers Network for our final installment of our workshop series with MN SEED Project! Participants will have the opportunity to winter sow pollinator plants for their growing spaces. Bring 3 to 5 gallon size plastic jugs or other recycle-able containers at least 4″ deep and we will transform them into…

The Crow Wing River Basin Forage Council invites you to their annual winter meeting. Speaker: Dallas Mount, owner of Ranch Management Consultants, home of the Ranching for Profit School and the Executive Link program. Ranching for Profit is a national leader in helping ranchers understand the economics of grazing management and how to increase profit…

Social hour for farmers to socialize and discuss relevant topics. Free Event. No registration required. More information on the Crow River Chapter webpage. SFA staff and volunteers occasionally take photos during our events for promotional purposes and to use as documentation to share with our funders.  If you do not wish to be photographed, please let…

This is our chapter's annual meeting which will begin with a potluck lunch. We will elect officers and discuss possible grant money and goals for 2026. More information will be sent out in an email in a few weeks. Free Event No Registration Required POTLUCK:  All food brought to the event must be ready to…

The SFA Annual Conference is both our largest member gathering of the year and a showcase of the wisdom of the Minnesota sustainable ag community. Known for its warm and welcoming environment, it draws a few hundred farmers, ag professionals, aspiring growers, homesteaders, and local foods supporters. All are welcome! Visit our Annual Conference homepage for…

Please see the CHAPTER WEBPAGE for more information. Agenda: 10:00 – Business Meeting12:00 – Locally-sourced lunch provided1:00 – Community Presentations Free admission, no registration required. More details to be announced. Hosted by the Lake Superior Chapter. SFA staff and volunteers occasionally take photos during our events for promotional purposes and to use as documentation to…

Featuring Sarah Lloyd – Supply Chain Specialist, Grassland 2.0, UW-Madison  “Building ecological and economic opportunities for dairy heifer grazing”  Dairy heifer grazing has potential to build viable farm enterprises and improve water quality and soil health outcomes. This session includes information about efforts in the Upper Midwest to expand custom dairy heifer grazing. Dr. Lloyd will…