The Western Chapter will have our regular monthly meeting in-person at the OMG Offices in Ortonville, MN from 6:30-8:00 PM. The meeting will begin with an update from Western Chapter delegate Peter Schwagerl from his recent trip to the state SFA board meeting. This will give the chapter important information about all of the great things…

In hopes of driving the winter away and preventing the worst of farmhouse (cabin) fever, the Heimarks invite you to a happy hour at their farm on Sunday February 25, 2024, from 4:00 to 5:30. We want to give folks a chance to meet and talk about farming (or whatever) before we all get busy in the…

This event is presented by Central Chapter members Harry and Judy Worm of Clayhill Farm & Forest. During the indoor presentation, you will learn: How to identify maple trees Proper equipment and harvesting How to collect and process Advance registration is required. No walk-ups. The fee is $10 for adults and $5 for children. Address: Northland Arboretum, 14250 Conservation Drive Baxter,…

The 2024 SFA Annual Conference will be held Saturday, February 10 in the Gorecki Center at the College of Saint Benedict in St. Joseph, Minn. This event is sold out. Pre-registration required.  NO WALKUPS, PLEASE. Parking: There is another large event on the St. Ben’s campus on the day of our conference, so we recommend that you allow time…

Are you getting into town early for the Annual Conference? All are welcome for informal social time at the food and art co-op that’s a couple of blocks from the conference site. We’ll provide grass-fed beef chili, corn chowder and bread, and you can buy drinks, chips, dips, snacks to share there at the co-op.…

Come meet your fellow Crow River Chapter folks this winter over warm beverages and fellowship at local coffeeshops. A relevant topic of table discussion will be provided at each social, though the discussion will probably range broadly. Suggested topic: Marketing Methods and Techniques Free to attend, no registration required. Address: Spooky Brew – 120 Oak Avenue North Maple…

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.

The Lake Agassiz Chapter of SFA's Annual Meeting will be held February 3rd at the Roller-Olson homestead. We'll be having a potluck and social hour from 5:00pm-6:00pm, with the meeting to follow from 6:00pm-7:00pm. Registration requested, walkups welcome. If you plan to bring a dish to share, please sign up for the potluck here:  https://forms.gle/uW6w9CqhRK2xYUzZ7 We hope…

The Crow Wing River Basin Forage Council invites you to a day with Steve Campbell of Tailor Made Cattle. He will share details on cattle selection for a grazing environment, longevity, minerals and toxicity management. He will also help with solutions to your Genetic and Epigenetic challenges and will be evaluating live cattle to discuss genetics favorable to grass based…

The first Thursday of every month, Greater Mille Lacs Chapter folks are welcome to come to Block North Brew Pub for casual networking nights beginning at 5:45. Come when you can.   Address: 302 Minnesota Ave N Aitkin, MN 56431   SFA staff and volunteers occasionally take photos during our workshops, cafe chats and field days for…