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Funding Opportunities and Programs for Emerging and Established Farmers

Mar 22, 2023 4:30PM—6:00PM

EJ's Bar & Grill 450 Main Avenue East Gaylord, MN 55334

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…

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Fruit Tree Workshop: Pruning and Scionwood Harvesting

Mar 19, 2023 1:30PM—3:30PM

Little Elk Organic Farm 207 W 6th St. Randall, MN 56475

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…

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Crow River Chapter Annual Meeting “Pollinators & Farms” (New date!)

Mar 18, 2023 9:00AM—1:30PM

South Shore Event Center 733 6th St. Howard Lake, MN 55349

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.…

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East Central Chapter Meeting

Mar 18, 2023 10:00AM—12:00PM

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.…

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Farmer Social

Mar 16, 2023 6:00PM—8:00PM

Imminent Brewing 519 Division St S #2 Northfield, MN 55057

Come share a beverage with friends on Thursday, March 16th from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. and enjoy some time connecting off the farm. Non-members and members are welcome to attend. Bonus points if you bring a friend! Hosted by the Cannon River Chapter of SFA.   Free to attend, no registration required. Address: Imminent Brewing 519 Division…

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Funding Opportunities and Programs for Emerging and Established Farmers

Mar 15, 2023 4:30PM—6:00PM

Sleepy Eye Brewing 121 Main Street W Sleepy Eye, MN 56085

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 Sleepy Eye Brewing (121 Main Street W Sleepy Eye, MN 56085) on Wednesday, March 15th…

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2023 Midwest Soil Health Summit

Mar 08, 2023 12:00PM—Mar 09, 2023 5:00PM

Holiday Inn 5637 Highway 29 South Alexandria, MN 56308

Registration closes at noon on Monday, March 6. Walk-up registration will not be available at the Summit. SFA’s premier soil health event, the Midwest Soil Health Summit will be held at the Holiday Inn in Alexandria, Minnesota on March 8 and 9, 2023. Join pioneering experts in the soil health world from near and far for…

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Western Chapter Monthly Meeting

Mar 07, 2023 7:30PM

Zoom

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.

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Central Chapter Annual Meeting

Mar 04, 2023 9:30AM—2:00PM

Sprout Food Hub 609 13th St NE Little Falls, MN 56345

The Central Chapter of SFA is hosting their Annual Meeting and things are heating up! Our topic is the Bio Char project. Nick Vetch, a licensed Professional Engineer and certified advisor in the TRUE Zero Waste program working at Stantec public Solid Waste program and board member of The Minnesota Composting Council will be our…

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GML Chapter Networking Night

Mar 02, 2023 5:30PM—7:30PM

Block North Brew Pub 302 Minnesota Ave N Aitkin, MN 56431

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…

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