Join the Minnesota Dairy Initiative (MDI) and Sustainable Farming Association (SFA) on January 18th in Alexandria for a discussion on improving farm resiliency through alternative forages and forage management. Four area dairy farmers will be sharing strategies around forage selection and grazing management that they have seen increase the ability of their farm to weather the…

This is a rescheduling of the “Solstice” Event that was scheduled for December. The Central Chapter will have a short board meeting on Sunday, January 14th in Osakis. We’ll begin the meeting at 3:00 PM, then enjoy a hike, ski, or snowshoe (weather dependent) followed by a potluck around 5:00-5:30 PM and bonfire social. Join us and…

Come meet your fellow Crow River Chapter folks this winter over warm beverages and fellowship at local coffeeshops. A relevant topic of table discussion will be provided at each social, though the discussion will probably range broadly. Suggested topic: Varieties & Breeds; a Seed Swap Free to attend, no registration required. Address: Blackwater Coffee – 5159 US-12 Maple…

The East Central Chapter of the Sustainable Farming Association is holding a meeting at the Princeton Public Library meeting room (100 4th Ave S, Princeton, MN 55371) from 1:00pm – 3:00pm.  The public meeting room entrance is separate from the library entrance.   Please join us for this meeting and potluck snacks. Attendees are encouraged to…

This event has been postponed. A new date will be announced. The Central Chapter will have a short board meeting at 3:00 PM followed by a hike, ski, or snowshoe (weather dependent) followed by a potluck and bonfire social. Hosts for this event are Joe and Sylvia Luetmer. Please bring a dish to share! The potluck will…

This meeting is held in conjunction with the Grower’s Network Group. There will be a number of presentations from network members with topics including: Hosting a Farm Event, Smart Fencing, Cottage Foods, and Having a Farm Store. See the agenda here. The SFA Minnesota River Chapter’s Annual Meeting will follow the presentations. At 6:00pm there will…

Let’s celebrate the end of the season together! The Lake Superior Chapter of SFA and Duluth Young Farmers Coalition are hosting a Young Farmer Social on December 10 from 2:00-5:00 PM. Agenda: 2:00- tour of the farm by Starr Brainerd 3:00- NYFC update from Evan Flom 3:30- DYFC business 4:00- Potluck Free to attend. No registration required.…

The University of Minnesota Extension will host a sheep and goat webinar on Monday, November 20 starting at 7:30pm CT. Jonathan Kilpatrick, SFA’s Farmer Education Director, will discuss different types of fencing options for small ruminants and grazing management strategies to get the most out of your pastures. Jonathan has many years of fencing and grazing experience with numerous…

The East Central Chapter SFA is hosting a chapter meeting at the Mora Public Library meeting room (200 W Maple Ave W, Mora, MN 55051) on November 19, 2023 from 1:00pm – 3:00pm in the public meeting room.  The entrance to the meeting room is separate from the library entrance.  The chapter will supply beverages. …

SFA brings a cafe chat to Luverne! In today’s world, acquiring new or additional land is difficult for most people. More and more have begun asking the question, “How can I get more from the land I have?” You want to try some cover crops… once they’re planted, then what?You want to find a way…