The East Central Chapter is hosting an “About the Coop Workshop” as well as information sharing about GrownBy at Coborn’s in Isanti, MN on Saturday, April 15, 2023 from 10:00 am to Noon. This event includes a potluck and all are encouraged to bring something to share. It is free to attend. Registration is requested, and…

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…

The Western Chapter of SFA meets virtually on the first Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. Zoom link forthcoming. Info: Peter Schwagerl at western@sfa-mn.org.

Enjoy a brew and take a tour with your friends at the Twin Cities Metro Growers Network at Finnegans! On Thursday, March 30, from 4:30-7:30 PM join the TC Growers on a brewery tour featuring Finnegans’ new Buckwheat Honey Brown Kernza Ale. Minnesota farmers and researchers are at the forefront of developing Kernza, a perennial…

The Lake of the Woods SWCD is hosting a Livestock Producer Workshop on Wednesday, March 29th from 12:30 to 4:30 PM at the VFW in Baudette, MN. This workshop will be featuring speakers and vendors. The workshop is free and open to the public. Speakers include Dr Mouser, a veterinarian from the Bemidji area who will be…

The Sustainable Farming Association has teamed with Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation to bring emerging and established sustainable farmers a variety of opportunities for funding and programs that are available. You won’t want to miss this insightful event! Join us at Swany’s Pub (221 Main Street Courtland, MN 56021) on Wednesday, March 29th from 4:30-6PM. The…

The Sustainable Farming Association has teamed with Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation to bring emerging and established sustainable farmers a variety of opportunities for funding and programs that are available. You won’t want to miss this insightful event! Join us at EJ’s Bar & Grill (450 Main Avenue East Gaylord, MN 55334) on Wednesday, March 22nd…

Update: This workshop has been rescheduled for March 19 due to weather. Fruit tree workshops on the farm! The last few years Michael Dalquist has taken a real interest in fruit trees. And when you start learning about fruit trees, inevitably you see the word “graft” show up all over the place. It’s even mentioned many…

Note: The meeting will be held on March 18, this has been rescheduled from the original March 11 date. Address: South Shore Event Center: 733 6th Street, Howard Lake, Minnesota 55349 (Second floor above the liquor store) Program: 9:00 social time and set up potluck10:00 Program begins Potluck lunch! Bring something to share if you are able.…

East Central Chapter Meeting, March 18, 2023, Isanti, MN The East Central Chapter of the Sustainable Farming Association is hosting a chapter meeting and potluck at Coborn’s in Isanti (209 6th Avenue Northeast, Isanti, MN 55040) on Saturday, March 18 starting at 10:00 am. The meeting/potluck will be held in the Community Room on the 2nd floor.…