Due to popular demand, SFA is partnering with the West Central Initiative Foundation again to bring beginning and current sustainable farmers an array of financial resource opportunities. Come and join folks interested in sustainable and beginner farming, networking, and ideas exchange. We’ll discuss: Multiple loan and grant opportunities to farmers, available NOW Sustainable Farming Association’s…

Join the Lake Agassiz Chapter for the spring edition of our podcast club! Open to all SFA members we will be discussing two episodes from SFA’s own podcast, Dirt Rich! Prior to the discussion please listen to episode 34: “The Potential of Perennial Crops” and episode 25 on “Integrative Nutrition”. The podcast can be found here or…

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 times in the Bible. So what is grafting, and why is it important? What does it accomplish? As…

Come share a beverage with friends and enjoy some time connecting off the farm. Non-members and members are welcome to attend. Free to attend, no registration required.   Hosted by the Cannon River Chapter of SFA.   Address: Imminent Brewing, 519 Division St S #2, Northfield, MN 55057   SFA staff and volunteers occasionally take photos during…

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…