Join 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…

Join 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…

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…

Our 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…

You’ve seen the YouTube videos and listened to podcasts about living a simpler life and growing some, or more, of your own food. Perhaps you’re a loyal customer at the farmer’s market or a parent looking to show your kids where their food comes from. Growing your own food is a lovely and beautiful thing,…

Join us for our Annual Potluck Breakfast Meeting. The morning will feature State Senator Aric Putnam, Chair of the Agricultural, Broadband and Rural Development Committee who will bring us up to speed on what is front and center with the Ag committee. He will be followed by Justine Mader who will workshop marketing for small…

Join your sustainable farming friends for great conversation and a cold brew. All are welcome. This month’s topic: varieties, breeds & a seed exchange. More info on the Crow River Chapter webpage.

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Revised Time: 4:00 – 6:30 p.m. Aitkin Public Library 110 1st Ave NE Aitkin, MN Please join us for our Annual Meeting of members and supporters. We will do planning for summer activities and education Seed and book exchange:  Bring a farming or garding book or some seeds to swap. Election of officers. Potluck: you…

Join the Cannon River Chapter at Keepsake Cidery to learn about the Climate Smart Seedling Production Network (CSSPN) from Project Co-Lead, Stefan Meyer. Stefan will kick things off with a presentation followed by plenty of time for Q&A and socializing. Hope to see you there! About CSSPN: Funded through the USDA Climate Smart Commodities Grant,…