The MN River Chapter will be conducting a business meeting in conjunction with the Region Nine Grower’s Network. The agenda includes: Introductions and Updates, Local Foods Update, and a discussion on Internships. The SFA Business meeting will begin at approx. 5:00 with a social hour following from 6:00-7:00 p.m.. Current members and interested persons are…

Note: This event has been rescheduled for Friday, April 5. Michael Dalquist from Little Elk Oranic Farm and the Central Chapter will be presenting a class where you will be taught the basics of pruning your fruit trees. Pruning is very important for training your tree to grow properly, eliminating unproductive branches, and helping prevent…

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…

The Western Chapter of SFA meets virtually on the first Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. Zoom link for the April 2, 2024 meeting:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82052108524?pwd=M0hhZ3k0cGdLWjZKTHlRS2pmWk9lZz09 Contact Peter Schwagerl at western@sfa-mn.org for Zoom link.

>>> CANCELLED <<< If you have specific questions, please send those to eastcentral@sfa-mn.org by March 22, 2024. Please bring some food to share as we gather for this Veterinary discussion. This meeting is hosted by the East Central Chapter of SFA. Registration: This event is free to attend. Registration requested, walkups welcome. Address: North Branch Public Library…

Come meet your fellow Crow River Chapter folks this winter over warm beverages and fellowship at local coffeeshops. A relevant topic of table discussion will be provided at each social, though the discussion will probably range broadly. Suggested topic: Farming books and Book Swap Free to attend, no registration required. Address: Mocha Monkey – 115 S. Olive…

Please join the Central Chapter for our annual meeting at Sprout in Little Falls! As is tradition, the board will be preparing breakfast for everyone with local food from our farms. We'll explore ideas for farm field days and socials, hear about a new dinner-on-the-farm concept, and hear about farm nutrient management from local consultant, Glen…

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…

The Western Chapter will have our regular monthly meeting in-person at the OMG Offices in Ortonville, MN from 6:30-8:00 PM. The meeting will begin with an update from Western Chapter delegate Peter Schwagerl from his recent trip to the state SFA board meeting. This will give the chapter important information about all of the great things…

In hopes of driving the winter away and preventing the worst of farmhouse (cabin) fever, the Heimarks invite you to a happy hour at their farm on Sunday February 25, 2024, from 4:00 to 5:30. We want to give folks a chance to meet and talk about farming (or whatever) before we all get busy in the…