Field Day & On-Farm
Current & Upcoming
Sowing Seeds: Celebrating Local Foods & Lost Skills
Jul 13, 2025 11:00AM—3:00PM
Alternative Roots Farm 11197 130th Street Madelia, MN 56062
RegisterA 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. Already registered? Here are some helpful tips for a great day. SFA…
View MoreDiverse Flower Marketing Techniques
Jul 21, 2025 6:00PM—8:00PM
Agate Acres 1109 Two Harbors Rd Two Harbors, MN
RegisterJoin us for a veggie and flower field tour and discussion of the various ways that Agate Acres has put flowers at the center of their farm business. Kyle and Emily sell flowers wholesale and direct-to-consumer at the farm stand, by subscription, and along with their on-farm wedding packages. The tour will include a U-pick…
View MorePasture Walk Series #4
Jul 24, 2025
Save the date for this free pasture walk! From April through October, SFA will host a free pasture walk every fourth Thursday night of the month. Locations and topics will vary — stay tuned for more information and registration. Info: Jonthan Kilpatrick, jonathan@sfa-mn.org
View MoreFarm Sol Pasture Walk
Jul 28, 2025 3:00PM—5:00PM
Farm Sol 4663 Independence Rd Saginaw, MN 55779
RegisterJoin us for this on-farm Pasture Walk at Farm Sol, a regenerative sheep and vegetable farm in Saginaw, MN. This field day will focus on the adoption strategies for Adaptive Planned Grazing and Silvopasture Establishment. Participants will tour Farm Sol’s adaptive grazing system, see Silvopasture projects in progress, and discuss the motivations behind the practices.…
View MoreRanching Without Owning Cows
Aug 06, 2025 8:30AM—2:00PM
111 North Main Street Badger, MN 56714
RegisterUsing Seasonal Stockers to Build Soil Health, Profit, and Flexibility Join us in Badger, MN for a practical and forward-thinking field day exploring how to raise cattle, build soil —and increase your quality of life— without owning a cow herd. We’ll dig into the economics of seasonal stocker systems, including how sell/buy marketing strategies can…
View MoreNo-Till, No Problem: From 60-Inch Corn to Full-Season Forage
Aug 20, 2025 9:00AM—3:00PM
26276 Hines Rd NE Hines, MN 56647
RegisterJoin us for a hands-on, full-circle look at how thoughtful integration of cropping and grazing systems can beat the summer slump, build soil health, and stretch your grazing season further than ever. We’ll start the day under the tent for a morning session exploring the “why” behind regenerative practices—cover cropping, no-till strategies, livestock integration, and…
View MoreAdaptive Grazing & Fencing Workshop
Aug 21, 2025 8:30AM—Aug 22, 2025 4:00PM
SFA Senior Tecnical Advisor Kent Solberg will be the main presenter for this two-day workshop in Olmstead County. Each day will be hosted on a different southeast Minnesota farm: Alan Bedtka’s Farm in Dover, and John Meyer’s Farm in Stewartville. It is just $75/person to register, which includes lunches on both days. To register and pay for…
View MorePasture Walk Series #5
Aug 28, 2025
Save the date for this free pasture walk! From April through October, SFA will host a free pasture walk every fourth Thursday night of the month. Locations and topics will vary — stay tuned for more information and registration. This walk will be hosted with the Crow Wing River Basin Forage Council. Info: Jonthan Kilpatrick, jonathan@sfa-mn.org
View MorePasture Walk Series #5: Adaptive Grazing Management
Aug 28, 2025 6:00PM—8:00PM
Stattelman Family Ranch 4916 41st Ave SW Pine River, MN 56474
RegisterJoin the Forage Council on August 28th for a “Fourth Thursday Pasture Walk” at Stattelman Family Ranch, a grass based cow /calf operation managed by Thomas Stattelman. A third generation ranch located in southern Cass County, the Stattelman’s have been implementing adaptive grazing management with a goal of increasing pasture production and profitability. Thomas is…
View MoreForage Council Grazing School
Sep 12, 2025 8:00AM—Sep 13, 2025 4:30PM
Verndale Community Center 109 1st Ave SE Verndale, MN 56481
RegisterThe Why, What, How, and Who for Grazing. Taking grazing to the next level. This is a two-day event. Lunch is provided both days, along with a Friday evening meal at the Community Center in Verndale. Please see the flyer for more details. More information and farm host bios available on the Forage Council webpage. Registration: Pre-registration is…
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