Field Day & On-Farm
Current & Upcoming
The Black Radish Farm Tour
Aug 14, 2025 5:30PM—7:30PM
The Black Radish 3849 24th Ave S Minneapolis, MN 55406
RegisterHosted by the Twin Cities Metro Growers Network Part farm, part art piece, and wholly community oriented, The Black Radish is an Artist-led Urban Market Garden and CSA in the heart of South Minneapolis. Growing across 15 yards in their Standish neighborhood, farmers Jade Townsend and Carrie Thompson are dedicated to providing affordable, locally grown…
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 Olmsted 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: 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 Stattelmans have been implementing adaptive grazing management with a goal of increasing pasture production and profitability. Thomas is a graduate of…
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…
View MoreHomegrown Harvest Dinner
Sep 13, 2025 5:00PM—7:00PM
Ferndale Market 31659 Willow Trail Cannon Falls, MN 55009
RegisterJoin the Cannon River Chapter of SFA for a delicious farm-fresh meal featuring collaborations between local restaurants, farmers, and value-added producers to establish the Farmer-to-Farmer Fund, a new fund to support farmers in times of crisis. The evening’s multi-course menu is an invitation to experience, explore, and get to know the flavors of our region while the ticket…
View MorePasture Walk Series #7
Oct 23, 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
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