Field Day & On-Farm
Current & Upcoming
Pasture Walk Series #2
May 22, 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 MoreMake the most of your garden this summer – SUCCESSION Planting
May 29, 2025 6:00PM—8:00PM
Alternative Roots Farm 11197 130th Street Madelia, MN 56062
RegisterAn in-person event in our Homesteading Series. Learn how to prolong your garden’s production from Alternative Roots Farm. More details to come. Registration: Free. Registration requested, walkups welcome. Address: Alternative Roots Farm, 11197 130th Street Madelia, MN 56062 Info: Mary Fischer, mary@sfa-mn.org SFA staff and volunteers occasionally take photos during our workshops, cafe chats and field days for promotional…
View MoreFarm tour at Ole Lake Farm
Jun 01, 2025 2:00PM—4:00PM
Ole Lake Farm 27793 360th Ave Aitkin, MN 56431
RegisterKevin Flowers will talk about his crops, pasture management and forest management plan. More information on the Greater Mille Lacs Chapter Webpage. Registration: All are welcome. Registration requested, walkups welcome. About the farm: Ole Lake Farm is home to farmers Kevin and Debby Flowers, a flock of free-range laying hens, heritage breed turkeys, pampered Alpine dairy…
View MoreBuild Biodiversity or Bus(t) – A Grazing, Wildlife, and Cover Crops Tour
Jun 24, 2025 8:00AM—4:00PM
Southwest Minnesota State University 1501 State St Marshall, MN 56258
RegisterJoin us for a full-day educational bus tour exploring the powerful intersection of regenerative grazing, cover crops, and wildlife habitat. This unique learning opportunity will showcase local farms using good management of grazing and cover crops and emphasize how they improve wildlife habitat. Innovative and proven management strategies to boost forage production, improve soil health,…
View MoreManaging a Family Milk Cow & Processing Milk Safely at Home
Jun 26, 2025 6:00PM—8:00PM
Great Heritage Farm LLC, 57098 310th St. Winthrop, MN 55396
RegisterJoin Leah Matzke for a full milking on the farm and an inside look at keeping a family cow, from daily care to safely processing fresh dairy at home. We’ll hear about managing farm-direct sales and how her on-site farm store connects customers with pasture-raised beef, pork, lamb, and even cheese cultures. This event is…
View MorePasture Walk Series #3
Jun 26, 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 pasture walk will be hosted with the Crow Wing River Basin Forage Council. Info: Jonthan Kilpatrick,…
View MoreSowing 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. SFA staff and volunteers occasionally take photos during our workshops, cafe…
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 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 #6
Sep 25, 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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