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…

*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…

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…

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…

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.

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…

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.

A fun and memorable afternoon that is all about celebrating local foods and rediscovering traditional self-sufficiency skills. Pre-registration required, no walkups, please. Refunds for cancellations can be requested up to 48 hours prior to the event. SFA staff and volunteers occasionally take photos during our workshops, cafe chats and field days for promotional purposes and to…

Join the Crow River Chapter for a day of identifying and learning about plants found on a sustainable and organic farm. We’ll start the day with a class/workshop focusing on grasses led by Department of MBS Prairie Ecologist, Rhett Johnson, author of the “Field Guide to Minnesota Grasses”. This morning session will be indoors at the…

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 at the official website: https://www.mngarlicfest.com…