General Networking & Education
Current & Upcoming
Midwest Grazing & Soil Heath Summit
Mar 19, 2025 12:00PM—Mar 20, 2025 5:00PM
Willmar Conference Center: 240 23rd St SE Willmar, MN 56201
RegisterOur longstanding Midwest Soil Health Summit is now the Midwest Grazing & Soil Health Summit. Read more about this evolution here. Find details on speakers, sponsorship and tradeshow opportunities as they are announced on our Summit homepage. Registration Early Bird Members (through Jan. 5, 2025): $140 Regular Members (Begins Jan. 6, 2025): $160 Nonmembers: $180 Students: $80 (Please…
View MoreMaple Syruping Workshop
Mar 22, 2025 1:00PM—4:00PM
9 miles north of Underwood on Hwy 35 30553 Cty Rd 35 Underwood, MN
The workshop will include the basics of small scale maple syrup production and processing (25-30 gallons syrup from 80 taps). There will be tours of the maple bush, including tips on tapping equipment and sap collection. Also, information on the use of a reverse osmosis filtering system to cut your time/labor and fuel for processing…
View More“Measuring So That You Can Manage” – Farm Economics
Apr 02, 2025 8:30AM—1:00PM
The Wilderness Bar & Grill 120 Wilderness Ave Williams, MN 56686
RegisterJoin the Lake of the Woods and Roseau SWCDs and SFA for a free hands-on workshop focused on understanding your cost of production in agriculture. Led by Doug Voss and Jonathan Kilpatrick, this session will equip you with the tools to analyze your farm economics, uncover hidden costs, and make informed financial decisions. We’ll go beyond…
View More“Silvopasture by Subtraction” On-Farm Demonstration
Apr 05, 2025 9:00AM—12:00PM
Dave Evans Farms 31019 361st Lane Le Sueur, MN 56058
RegisterJoin us at Dave Evans Farms, a working cattle operation, for an illuminating demonstration of silvopasture by subtraction. Dave will walk attendees through his process for opening up oak savannas overtaken by other trees. We’ll also have a seeding demonstration showcasing various application methods. Bryan Simon, a silvopasture specialist with SFA, and DNR forester Brett…
View MoreGreater Mille Lacs Social Hour
Apr 06, 2025 4:00PM—6:00PM
33683 Dove ST Aitkin, MN 56431
It seems like we never get enough time to visit, so the Greater Mille Lacs chapter is hosting an informal social hour so that members, friends, and interested parties can get to know each other better and learn what is happening on each others’ farms and gardens. Refreshments will be served, but bring your own…
View MoreRegion Nine Growers’ Network: Climate Resilience and Agritourism
Apr 17, 2025 5:30PM—7:30PM
Wooden Spoon 515 N Riverfront Dr Mankato, MN 56001
Climate Resilience and Agritourism: Hear from University of Minnesota Extension Educators on how Minnesota’s changing weather patterns are impacting farmers and how your farm can be proactive to reduce the impacts on your farm and customers. The event will also feature a presentation from UMN Extension’s Agritourism Educator from St. Louis County. A social hour…
View MorePasture Walk Series #1
Apr 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 #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 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…
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