Chapter Event

Current & Upcoming

East Central SFA Networking Social at Beomead Meadery

May 24, 2025 7:00PM—10:00PM

Beomead Meadery, 4496 State Highway 23, Brook Park, MN 55007

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You’re Invited! 🌿 Join the East Central Chapter of the Sustainable Farming Association for a casual Networking Social at the beautiful Beomead Meadery! Whether you’re a current SFA member or simply interested in sustainable agriculture, you’re welcome to come connect, share ideas, and enjoy a relaxing evening with like-minded folks. 🗓 Date: Saturday May 24, 2025🕖

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Crow River Chapter – Planting Season Social

Jun 01, 2025 6:00PM—9:00PM

Crow River Winery 14848 Hwy 7 E Hutchinson, MN

The Crow River chapter will gather for an informal happy hour at the Crow River Winery in Hutchinson on Sunday, June 1 from 6-9pm. Take a break from your spring to-do list and join your fellow farmers and foodies for a social hour. Food and beverages are available to purchase on-site. Look for us in the…

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Farm tour at Ole Lake Farm

Jun 01, 2025 2:00PM—4:00PM

Ole Lake Farm 27793 360th Ave Aitkin, MN 56431

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Kevin Flowers will talk about his crops, pasture management and forest management plan. More information on the Greater Mille Lacs Chapter Webpage. Registration: All are welcome. Registration requested, walkups welcome. About the farm: Ole Lake Farm is home to farmers Kevin and Debby Flowers, a flock of free-range laying hens, heritage breed turkeys, pampered Alpine dairy…

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Sowing Seeds: Celebrating Local Foods & Lost Skills

Jul 13, 2025 11:00AM—3:00PM

Alternative Roots Farm 11197 130th Street Madelia, MN 56062

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A fun and memorable afternoon that is all about celebrating local foods and rediscovering traditional self-sufficiency skills. More information here: https://sfa-mn.org/minnesota-river/ Registration: Advance registration is required.  $15 per person if registered before June 30th $20 per person after June 30th Kids 12 and under FREE. SFA staff and volunteers occasionally take photos during our workshops, cafe…

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Minnesota Garlic Festival

Aug 09, 2025 10:00AM

McLeod County Fairgrounds 840 Century Ave. SW Hutchinson, MN 55350

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The Minnesota Garlic Festival is the premier event for lovers of garlic, great local foods and good times! This festival features fantastic foods, celebrity chefs, marvelous music, area artisans, goofy games and lots of garlic – all in support of a healthy environment and vital rural communities in Minnesota. Learn more here: https://www.mngarlicfest.com Tickets: Admission is…

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Lake Superior Harvest Festival

Sep 06, 2025 10:00AM—4:00PM

Go HERE for more information. A family-oriented event featuring a huge farmers market, live music all day, renewable Energy Fair, nonprofit exhibitors tent, educational demonstrations and much more! Admission is free Parking $10 Information on sponsorship, andexhitor and vendor space is on the website. SFA staff and volunteers occasionally take photos during our events for promotional…

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Deep Roots Festival

Sep 13, 2025 3:00PM—7:00PM

North Circle Seeds 26253 485th Vergas, MN 56587

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Classes, workshops, vendors.  More description coming soon. This annual festival is hosted by the Lake Agassiz Chapter of SFA. More information on the webpage HERE.

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Salsa Fest

Sep 20, 2025 11:00AM—8:00PM

Salsa Fest 2025 is September 20th! The Minnesota Salsa Festival is a one-day event held in the waning days of summer since its inception in 2017. Attendees of all ages enjoy an eclectic mix of original and traditional music from regional artists in a festival atmosphere intermixed with numerous artisan and farmer vendors selling their…

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Past | Archive

POSTPONED: Marketing and Storytelling Workshop

Apr 26, 2025 9:00AM—4:00PM

North Branch Area Library 6355 379th St North Branch, MN 55056

Apple Grafting Class: Grafts Included!

Apr 22, 2025 1:00PM—3:00PM

Central lakes College 26505 County Road 2 Staples, MN 56479

Lake Superior Spring Farmer Social

Apr 18, 2025 5:00PM—8:00PM

Moose Lake Brewery 244 Lakeshore Dr Moose Lake, MN 55767

Region Nine Growers’ Network: Climate Resilience and Agritourism

Apr 17, 2025 5:30PM—7:30PM

Wooden Spoon 515 N Riverfront Dr Mankato, MN 56001

Soils of Our Region

Apr 13, 2025 2:00PM—4:00PM

Long Lake Conservation Center 28952 438th Ln Palisade, MN 56469

Western Chapter In-Person Gathering – We Are Water Exhibit

Apr 10, 2025 6:00PM—8:30PM

Ally Cat Community Center and Restaurant 620 US HWY 75 Ortonville, MN 56278