Chapter Event

Current & Upcoming

Identifying Grasses & Other Plants on a Sustainable Farm: “Gazing at Graminoids”

Jul 27, 2024 10:00AM—3:00PM

South Shore Event Center 733 6th Street Howard Lake, MN 55349 7616 25th St. SW, Howard Lake MN 55349

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Registration for the event is closed. 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…

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Edible Plant Walk

Jul 31, 2024 5:00PM—7:00PM

UMD Land Lab 3568 Riley Rd. Duluth, MN 55803

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This plant walk will focus on wild edible plants in a variety of habitats at the UMD Land Lab. Guided by conservation biologist and wild edible instructor Sarah Foltz Jordan, we will discuss dozens of exceptional wild food plants in our region, along with creative ways to incorporate them into our diets in a meaningful…

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GML Chapter Networking Night

Aug 01, 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…

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Cultivating a Sustainable Future at the UMD Land Lab

Aug 03, 2024 2:00PM—5:00PM

UMD Land Lab 3568 Riley Rd Duluth, MN 55803

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Led by the new farm manager John Beaton, we will tour the Land Lab and discuss how the university farm can be a resource to area growers through research and education. We will see the renewed market garden, see a demonstration of their compost spreader, and discuss the biochar and forest assisted migration projects. This…

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Western Chapter Monthly Meeting

Aug 06, 2024 7:30PM

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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.

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Growing Small Fruits

Aug 08, 2024 6:00PM—8:00PM

Shubat's Fruits 2155 Johnson Road Duluth, MN 55804

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Join us at Shubats Fruits for a field day discussing fruit varieties and management strategies of a variety of small fruits and berries. We will see established elderberries, grapes, honey berry, Juneberry, blueberry, black currants, red currants, white currants, gooseberries, and sea berries. Deb also has apple, plum and pear orchards, and grows veggies and…

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Good Nature Farm Field Tour

Aug 09, 2024 1:00PM—4:00PM

Good Nature Farm

Join us for an afternoon touring and learning about Good Nature Farm in Grand Marais MN. Meet farmers Nick and Kristin DeArruda Wharton and connect with fellow local farmers and producers. Good Nature Farm is a family farm and off-grid solar-powered homestead on Lake Superior’s North Shore. They grow produce, raise laying hens and have sold…

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Minnesota Garlic Festival

Aug 10, 2024 10:00AM—5:00PM

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

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Family Milk Cow Workshop

Aug 17, 2024 9:00AM—11:30AM

Wild Wood Farm 30607 Phelps Mill Rd Underwood, MN 56586

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This is a 101 level workshop. Are you interested in adding a milk cow to your small farm or homestead, but aren’t sure where to begin? Join us for a hands-on workshop at Wild Wood Farm located in Underwood, Minnesota. Kelsey Wulf has over ten years experience raising and selling family milk cows. Over the…

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Western Chapter Monthly Meeting

Sep 03, 2024 7:30PM

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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.

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Past | Archive

Urban Farm Tour

Jul 21, 2024 3:00PM—5:00PM

Blue Forest Plants 831 W Skyline Pkwy Duluth, MN

Successful Swine Management on Pasture

Jul 15, 2024 10:00AM—2:00PM

Yker Acres 2327 Gillogly Road Carlton, MN 55718

Sowing Seeds: Celebrating Local Foods & Lost Skills

Jul 14, 2024 11:00AM—4:00PM

Alternative Roots Farm 11197 130th Street Madelia, MN 56062

Snake River Farm Tour with the East Central Chapter

Jul 13, 2024 9:00AM—1:00PM

18251 62nd St. Becker, MN 55308

Western Chapter Monthly Meeting

Jul 02, 2024 7:30PM

Zoom

MN River Chapter Social + Sowing Seeds Event Planning Night

Jun 11, 2024 6:00PM—8:00PM

Mankato Brewery. 1119 Center St, North Mankato, MN 56003