The SFA Annual Conference is both our largest member gathering of the year and a showcase of the wisdom of the Minnesota sustainable ag community. Known for its warm and welcoming environment, it draws a few hundred farmers, ag professionals, aspiring growers, homesteaders, and local foods supporters. All are welcome! Visit our Annual Conference homepage for…

This is our chapter's annual meeting which will begin with a potluck lunch. We will elect officers and discuss possible grant money and goals for 2026. More information will be sent out in an email in a few weeks. Free Event No Registration Required POTLUCK:  All food brought to the event must be ready to…

The Crow Wing River Basin Forage Council invites you to their annual winter meeting. Speaker: Dallas Mount, owner of Ranch Management Consultants, home of the Ranching for Profit School and the Executive Link program. Ranching for Profit is a national leader in helping ranchers understand the economics of grazing management and how to increase profit…

Social hour for farmers to socialize and discuss relevant topics. Free Event. No registration required. More information on the Crow River Chapter webpage. SFA staff and volunteers occasionally take photos during our events for promotional purposes and to use as documentation to share with our funders.  If you do not wish to be photographed, please let…

Join the Twin Cities Metro Growers Network for our final installment of our workshop series with MN SEED Project! Participants will have the opportunity to winter sow pollinator plants for their growing spaces. Bring 3 to 5 gallon size plastic jugs or other recycle-able containers at least 4″ deep and we will transform them into…

Location: Northern Lights Ballroom and Banquet Center, 10376 112th Ave, Milaca, MN 56353 You are invited to register and attend the annual meeting of the East Central Chapter of the Sustainable Farming Association (SFA) being held at Northern Lights Ballroom and Banquet Center, in Milaca, MN on Friday February 20, 2026. from 5:00 pm to…

SFA is proud to present a speaker series at the 59th Annual Central Minnesota Farm Show, hosted by the St. Cloud Chamber of Commerce. It is free to attend and enjoy hundreds of exhibitors, special product offers, entertainment, daily coffee and donuts at 9 AM, and our slate of Minnesota speakers. Speaker lineup: https://stcloudareachamber.com/central-mn-farm-show-speaker-lineup Event info: https://stcloudareachamber.com/programs/networking-special-events/farm-show

Come and enjoy a beverage (NA options available) and a casual gathering. Food delivery is available for purchase from nearby restaurants. Free Event. No registration required, just show up.   SFA staff and volunteers occasionally take photos during our events for promotional purposes and to use as documentation to share with our funders.  If you…

The Midwest Grazing & Soil Health Summit brings together leading experts in grazing and livestock integration into cropping systems for two days of impactful, hands-on sessions, featuring keynote speakers Dr. Temple Grandin and Keith Berns. Visit our Summit webpage to learn more about speakers, registration, and sponsorship opportunties. Registration: Members: $170 Nonmembers: $190 One-day only: $125 Students:…

Come join us for Central Chapter’s Annual Meeting. Here are a few highlights: 8:00 Continental Breakfast and Social Hour 9:30 Russel Kleinschmidt – USDA/NRCS Overview of NRCS, funding status, easement permit changes 10:30 What could Central Chapter do for Central Chapter with $10,000 11:30 Board Meeting with election of new Board members 12:00 Potluck lunch  All…