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Facing Drought: Tough Decisions and Smart Solutions for Graziers

May 19, 2025 7:00PM—8:30PM

Webinar

As we look at the weather forecast and study the drought monitor, it appears that we are in for another dry spring and summer in the upper Midwest. According to the drought monitor, about 75% of the state is experiencing abnormally dry to moderate drought conditions and it’s only the beginning of May. In this…

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IN BLOOM: Community Plant & Seed Swap

May 17, 2025 11:00AM—5:00PM

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

During the month of May, Lift Bridge Brewing Co. will be donating a portion of the proceeds of sales of their new beer — Farm Day Golden Ale — to SFA. In celebration of this new ale, we are also partnering a Farm Day Plant & Seed Swap at Lift Bridge Brewing Co.’s Stillwater taproom. It’s…

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Twin Cities Metro Growers Spring Social

May 06, 2025 5:30PM—7:30PM

Broken Clock Brewing Cooperative 1712 Marshall St. NE Minneapolis, MN 55413

Calling all growers in the Twin Cities Metro area! Celebrate spring and connect with fellow farmers, gardeners, and aspiring growers with the Twin Cities Metro Growers Network on Tuesday, May 6 at Broken Clock Brewing Cooperative in Minneapolis. Meet us at 5:30 p.m. in the B-Side Lounge to: The Network will provide light appetizers. Food and…

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POSTPONED: Marketing and Storytelling Workshop

Apr 26, 2025 9:00AM—4:00PM

North Branch Area Library 6355 379th St North Branch, MN 55056

Updated April 23, 2025: New date coming soon. Join Sarah Carroll of Greener Pastures and Michelle M. Sharp of Meet the Minnesota Makers for a hands-on marketing and storytelling workshop for farmers. Throughout the day, participants will engage in small group work to receive direct feedback from Sarah and Michelle, collaborate with peers, and apply workshop concepts…

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Pasture Walk Series #1: Graze Longer, Spend Less: Winter Strategies at Ironwood Ranch

Apr 24, 2025 6:00PM—8:00PM

Ironwood Ranch 14930 Ironwood Lane Brainerd, MN 56401

Join us for the first pasture walk of the season at Ironwood Ranch, just outside of Brainerd! Justin Smude and his family run a 350-acre operation where they raise cow/calf pairs and sheep, grow hay and oats, and integrate annual forages into a diverse grazing system. Justin Smude, Kent Solberg, and Jonathan Kilpatrick will lead this walk. We’ll…

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Apple Grafting Class: Grafts Included!

Apr 22, 2025 1:00PM—3:00PM

Central lakes College 26505 County Road 2 Staples, MN 56479

Michael Dalquist of the Central Chapter will be leading an apple tree grafting workshop at Central Lakes College with Noah Boelter. The workshop will include instruction and hands on table grafting practice. No experience necessary. All skill levels welcome. Participants will walk away with 5 grafts. Please note that this workshop will be held at…

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Lake Superior Spring Farmer Social

Apr 18, 2025 5:00PM—8:00PM

Moose Lake Brewery 244 Lakeshore Dr Moose Lake, MN 55767

Come join us for an informal gathering to shoot the breeze and enjoy a beverage! Free admission, no registration required.

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Region Nine Growers’ Network: Climate Resilience and Agritourism

Apr 17, 2025 5:30PM—7:30PM

Wooden Spoon 515 N Riverfront Dr Mankato, MN 56001

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 will follow programming and…

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A Legal Guide for Minnesota Botanical Producers

Apr 16, 2025 5:00PM—6:00PM

Zoom

Produce farmers, cottage food producers, body care product vendors – are you growing / making and selling a tea? A salve? A tincture? All three – and maybe more variations? Do you know the laws and regulations surrounding these ‘botanical’ products? Join Chloe Johnson, staff attorney for Farm Commons on this free Zoominar as she explains the…

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Soils of Our Region

Apr 13, 2025 2:00PM—4:00PM

Long Lake Conservation Center 28952 438th Ln Palisade, MN 56469

Join the Greater Mille Lacs Chapter for an educational experience at Long Lake Conservation Center to learn about the history and soils of our region. The main topics will include: While the event will be tailored to farmers and gardeners of the Greater Mille Lacs region, we invite anyone interested in sustainable farming, homesteading, living…

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