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Topwork Grafting Workshop
May 19, 2024 1:30PM—3:30PM
Little Elk Organic Farm 207 W 6th St Randall, MN 56475
Michael Dalquist and the Central Chapter will be hosting this workshop on topwork grafting on backyard fruit trees. In this class we will be replacing existing branches on a standing fruit tree with scions from a totally different variety of the same species. If you have limited space in your yard, this will allow you…
View MoreWestern Chapter Monthly Meeting
May 07, 2024 7:30PM
Zoom
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.
View MoreMay Farmer Social
May 04, 2024 1:00PM—3:00PM
Get Bentz Farm 30700 Northfield Blvd Northfield, MN 55057
Kick off the 2024 season of farmer socials with a fiber mill and dye garden tour at Get Bentz Farm in Northfield! Theresa Bentz, previous Cannon River Chapter president, will show us how she transforms local wool into yarn while Maddy Bartsch, our chapter’s Community Connector, will give us a tour of what they’ve got…
View MoreGML Chapter Networking Night
May 02, 2024 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…
View MoreEast Central: “Cattle 101” Veterinary at Rust Hill Ranch (Scandia)
May 01, 2024 10:30AM—12:30PM
*Note: This event was originally scheduled for March 27 and has been moved to May 1. You’re invited to join East Central Chapter farmer Matt Hardy at his farm Wednesday, May 1 from 10:30 AM -12:30 PM at Rust Hill Ranch for “Cattle 101” presented by Osceola Veterinary Service. Large animal veterinarian Dr. Bruce Oscarson will…
View MoreMetro Growers Spring Social
Apr 30, 2024 5:00PM—7:30PM
Broken Clock Brewing Cooperative 1712 Marshall St. NE Minneapolis, MN 55413
Calling all growers in the Twin Cities Metro area! Celebrate spring and connect with fellow farmers, gardeners, and aspiring growers with the Twin Cities Metro Growers Network on Tuesday, April 30 at Broken Clock Brewing Cooperative in Minneapolis. Meet us in the B-Side Lounge to: Discuss your plans for the growing season Share successes from last…
View MoreThriving Through Drought: Regenerative Grazing Strategies for Sheep and Goats
Apr 29, 2024 7:30PM—9:00PM
Zoom
Hosted by NDSU Extension and UMN Extension, this webinar will provide information that helps producers make grazing decisions for their sheep and goats this season. The featured speaker is Jonathan Kilpatrick with the Minnesota Sustainable Farming Association, who will discuss pasture management strategies for drought conditions and other topics related to grazing and drought. Registration…
View MoreWater & Soil Resources Discussion – East Central Chapter Meeting
Apr 28, 2024 1:00PM—3:00PM
North Branch MN Library 6355 379th St, North Branch, MN 55056
Jennifer Hahn is the Federal Conservation Programs Coordinator for the MN Board of Water and Soil Resources. She works to optimize programs before they get to the local offices, and looks for and goes after new funding opportunities that could be helpful for local offices. She will be covering upcoming opportunities she sees with the funds…
View MorePasture Walk Series #1: Post-Bale Grazing Analysis
Apr 25, 2024 5:30PM—7:30PM
Dave Uhren Farm 18547 County Highway 59, Vining MN
The 1st in our 2024 Pasture Walk Series. During this pasture walk, we will take a look at at some areas that Dave bale grazed with the cattle this past winter, as well as some areas he bale grazed several years ago. We will discuss different tactics and techniques for bale grazing and outwintering. We…
View MoreGermination Chamber and Succession Planting Workshop
Apr 22, 2024 1:00PM—4:00PM
Cedar Crate Farm 4396 240TH AVENUE Waldorf, MN 56091
Presented by Dan Zimmerli Farmer and owner, Cedar Crate Farm in partnership with SFA and Region Nine Development Commission A germination chamber is a controlled environment used to optimize seed germination and can play a vital role on small farms in increasing your germination rate, reducing the stress of starting seeds, and will improve overall profitability.…
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