Fruits & Vegetables

Garlic

SFA is a leader in education, events and support for garlic production in Minnesota and the Upper Midwest. From our extensive information about garlic production, to the unique and extremely popular annual Minnesota Garlic Festival, there is something for everyone.

Garlic

Upcoming Fruit & Veg Events

Make the most of your garden this summer – SUCCESSION Planting

May 29, 2025 6:00PM—8:00PM

Alternative Roots Farm 11197 130th Street Madelia, MN 56062

Sowing Seeds: Celebrating Local Foods & Lost Skills

Jul 13, 2025 11:00AM—3:00PM

Alternative Roots Farm 11197 130th Street Madelia, MN 56062

Annual Conference – HOLD THE DATE!

Feb 07, 2026 8:00AM—5:00PM

College of St Benedict 37 College Ave S Saint Joseph, MN 56374

Slake Test

Soil Health for Fruit & Vegetable Growers

This project is part of SFA's overall soil health programming and is meant to assist fruit and vegetable growers of all sizes, 
from community gardens to larger acreages selling commercially. It was originally launched with support from Compeer Financial, and is currently supported by community round-up funds from Lakewinds Food Co-op and SFA fundraising.

Caterpillar Tunnels

Growing in a covered space seems to be a trend for many local vegetable growers and there is good reason in our northern climate. To help measure the soil health both inside and outside of a caterpillar tunnel, farmers can use a soil health report card with four easy soil health tests.

Caterpillar Tunnel

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