Cromwell-Wright Fire and Ambulance will be covering emergency medical care for accidents on the farm, and what you should do until help arrives. This will be a hands-on event so wear comfortable clothing and footwear. This is not an official course offering a certificate, just hands-on learning that might allow you to save a limb…

It seems like we never get enough time to visit, so the Greater Mille Lacs chapter is hosting an informal social hour so that members, friends, and interested parties can get to know each other better and learn what is happening on each others’ farms and gardens. Refreshments will be served, but bring your own…

Join the Greater Mille Lacs Chapter for an educational experience at Long Lake Conservation Center to learn about the history and soils of our region. The main topics will include: While the event will be tailored to farmers and gardeners of the Greater Mille Lacs region, we invite anyone interested in sustainable farming, homesteading, living…

Hear from University of Minnesota Extension Educators on how Minnesota’s changing weather patterns are impacting farmers and how your farm can be proactive to reduce the impacts on your farm and customers. The event will also feature a presentation from UMN Extension’s Agritourism Educator from St. Louis County. A social hour will follow programming and…

Join Sarah Carroll of Greener Pastures and Michelle M. Sharp of Meet the Minnesota Makers for a hands-on marketing and storytelling workshop for farmers. Throughout the day, participants will engage in small group work to receive direct feedback from Sarah and Michelle, collaborate with peers, and apply workshop concepts in real-time. You will learn: ~ The importance…

A fun and memorable afternoon that is all about celebrating local foods and rediscovering traditional self-sufficiency skills. 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 chats and field days…

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…

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…

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.