No matter the size or location of your growing space, the health of the soil can make a world of difference. Come and get your hands dirty with the Twin Cities Metro Growers at Karamu Community Gardens! In this hands-on workshop, we’ll learn how to conduct basic tests at your farm or garden to assess soil…

Join us at Isanti Spirits for a distillery tour, and social time and tasting in their taproom. Rick Schneider, owner of Isanti Spirits, primarily sources grains grown and barrels coopered in Minnesota. If you would like a tour of the distillery, join us at 3:00pm.  The tour lasts about an hour and is $10.00 per…

Interest forms are due by noon Friday, September 26. Zachary Paige will lead a three-day immersive training where participants will learn all things seed saving, including: seed sourcing, pollination/isolation, harvest, cleaning, winnowing/threshing, storage, germination testing, and more so participants will learn how to save seeds successfully for their own operation—that is, those seeds best adapted to…

Join Agate Acres and the Lake Superior Sustainable Farming Association for a 2-hour workshop on the growing field of agritourism. We’ll explore how farms can create additional income and community connections through events like weddings, workshops, yoga classes, pumpkin patches, and other on‑farm experiences. The evening includes a guided tour of Agate Acres, highlighting sustainable…

SFA is thrilled to be part of Farm Aid’s 40th annual festival — the first one held in Minnesota! From noon to 5 PM, you’ll find us in “The Fertile Ground” neighborhood of HOMEGROWN Village. We’re demonstrating the differences between soil samples from fields managed conventionally and regeneratively using a slake test. We’re really looking forward to chatting…

This summer, Lift Bridge Brewing Company is partnering with SFA to bring a monthly local Growers & Makers Market to you. Get ready to shop and sip local at our final Farm Day Growers & Makers Market of the season with Lift Bridge Brewing Co.! The market showcases local produce, meat, cheese, pickled vegetables, and…

The East Central Chapter of the Sustainable Farming Association invites you to gather for networking, good food, and great beer at Lift Bridge Brewing during their Farm Day Growers and Makers Market! At the same time, SFA will have a table in the market area. Stop by to say hello and get connected to the network. This networking time…

Salsa Fest 2025 is September 20th! The Minnesota Salsa Festival is a one-day event held in the waning days of summer since its inception in 2017. Attendees of all ages enjoy an eclectic mix of original and traditional music from regional artists in a festival atmosphere intermixed with numerous artisan and farmer vendors selling their…

If you’ve been following along with SFA’s Homesteading Series, you’ve learned how to raise your own meat chickens from start to market weight. Join us on Tuesday, September 16th from 9AM-2PM to learn how to properly finish this project by processing your own chickens at home. At this workshop, we will actually be processing 35-40…

Greater Mille Lacs Chapter is hosting a farm tour and potluck supper at the farm of Gina Hlidek in Palisade. River Bend Gardens sits on the Mississippi River and enjoys gorgeous views of water, woods and fields. Gina focuses on growing asparagus, strawberries and fresh garden produce. She also makes small batch jams, pickles and…