General Networking & Education

Current & Upcoming

Pasture Walk Series #4: Brainerd

Jul 24, 2025 6:00PM—8:00PM

James and Hannah Darabi Farm 9413 County Road 45 Brainerd, MN 56401

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James and Hannah Darabi are aspiring farmers with a passion for sustainability. Join the Forage Council for a pasture walk of their property, which is currently rented to Hollister Family Farm to graze their yearling cattle. The Darabis recently worked with the NRCS to seed row crop ground to pasture and fence it for grazing.…

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Farm Sol Pasture Walk

Jul 28, 2025 3:00PM—5:00PM

Farm Sol 4663 Independence Rd Saginaw, MN 55779

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Join 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.…

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Climate Smart Seedling Production Field Day

Aug 02, 2025 10:00AM—1:00PM

North Shore AgroEcology Center 6783 S Silver Hill Drive Finland, MN 55603

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Come and learn about the work of the Farm & Forest Growers Cooperative, a group of small-scale farmers and nursery-people producing Climate Smart Tree Seedlings for Minnesota woodland owners and forest restoration organizations. We will visit three different growing operations around Finland, MN, and discuss, 1) why Climate Smart Trees are important, 2) what it means…

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Flower Harvest Tour and Flower Arranging Demo

Aug 02, 2025 1:00PM—3:00PM

Fairhaven Farm 5818 Munger Shaw Rd Saginaw, MN 55779

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Walk the flower field with farmer and florist, Emily Beaton, and see the beautiful varieties of northern-hardy cut flowers that can be grown in our region. You’ll learn flower harvesting techniques and post-harvest handling, and go home with tips and tricks to extend the vase life of your flowers. You’ll discover the joy of flower…

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Ranching Without Owning Cows

Aug 06, 2025 8:30AM—2:00PM

111 North Main Street Badger, MN 56714

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Using 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…

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Minnesota Garlic Festival

Aug 09, 2025 10:00AM

McLeod County Fairgrounds 840 Century Ave. SW Hutchinson, MN 55350

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The Minnesota Garlic Festival is the premier event for lovers of garlic, great local foods and good times! This festival features fantastic foods, celebrity chefs, marvelous music, area artisans, goofy games and lots of garlic – all in support of a healthy environment and vital rural communities in Minnesota. Learn more here: https://www.mngarlicfest.com Tickets: Admission is…

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Farm Day Growers & Makers Market

Aug 16, 2025 11:00AM—3:00PM

Lift Bridge Brewing Co. 1900 Tower Drive W Stillwater, MN 55082

This summer, Lift Bridge Brewing Company is partnering with SFA to bring a monthly local Growers & Makers Market to you. Every 3rd Saturday this summer from June through September, we will be showcasing the absolute best in local produce, meat, cheese, pickled vegetables, hot sauce, as well as amazing local talented artists, craftsmen and…

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No-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

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Join 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…

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Adaptive 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…

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Homesteading Series – Meal Planning in Reverse

Aug 27, 2025 6:00PM—7:30PM

Online Zoom Event

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Let’s cook with our abundant harvest and learn to go WEEKS without the Grocery Store!Featuring the FROM SCRATCH FARMSTEAD YouTube Channel Please note that this event has moved to August 27! “The cost to feed a family has gone up exponentially over the last several years. People everywhere are trying to really stretch a dollar…

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Past | Archive

Bounty and Blooms: Growing Cut Flowers at California Street Farm

Jul 22, 2025 5:30PM—7:30PM

California Street Farm 72 22nd Ave NE Minneapolis, MN 55418

POSTPONED: Diverse Flower Marketing Techniques

Jul 21, 2025 6:00PM—8:00PM

Agate Acres 1109 Two Harbors Rd Two Harbors, MN

Farm Day Growers & Makers Market

Jul 19, 2025 11:00AM—3:00PM

Lift Bridge Brewing Co. 1900 Tower Drive W Stillwater, MN 55082

Precision Profitability Mapping Workshop

Jul 15, 2025 10:00AM—1:00PM

City Brew Hall 120 4th St. N. Wahpeton, ND 58075

Cover Crops & Pizza Crusts

Jul 15, 2025 11:00AM—1:00PM

Pizza Ranch 1360 E Bridge St. Redwood Falls, MN 56283

Sowing Seeds: Celebrating Local Foods & Lost Skills

Jul 13, 2025 11:00AM—3:00PM

Alternative Roots Farm 11197 130th Street Madelia, MN 56062