You are invited to join the East Central Chapter of the Sustainable Farming Association for an upcoming meeting/discussion on Sunday, January 25, 2026, from 1:00–3:00 PM. At the December 13th meeting in Mora, participants began an initial conversation about how potential grant funding could be used to increase engagement and better support farmers and homesteaders…

Start 2026 off right with the Cannon River SFA’s Annual Chapter meeting! Bring a dish to pass for the potluck and enjoy reconnecting with both familiar and new faces. After lunch there will be a brief business portion of the gathering followed by updates from the board about the new Farmer to Farmer fund and…

Join us for our Chapter Annual Meeting. All are welcome Topics will include planning for 2026 Deep Roots Festival summer farm bus tour SFA funding project social hour. Pre-registration is requested. SFA staff and volunteers occasionally take photos during our events for promotional purposes and to use as documentation to share with our funders.  If…

Join the Minnesota River Chapter for our Annual Meeting. We will gather at Three Brothers Meat Market in Mapleton to hold a short meeting and receive a private tour of their processing shop that will be opening in Spring of 2026. Registration: Free admission. Advance registration requested, walkups welcome. More info on the Minnesota River…

JANUARY 11 UPDATE: We are planning to re-schedule for a later date when we can meet safely. In the meantime if you would like to order seeds for Pollinator Plants native to Minnesota we encourage you to do so using this form. You can select up to 5 species of pollinator plant seed packets for…

Social Hour at a Local Brewery for farmers to gather and socialize during the off-season. Free event, no registration required. More information on the Crow River Chapter webpage. SFA staff and volunteers occasionally take photos during our events for promotional purposes and to use as documentation to share with our funders.  If you do not…

As the harvest season wraps up and we prepare for winter’s slower rhythm, the East Central Chapter SFA invites you to come together for connection, conversation, and good food. Whether you’re a long-time SFA member or simply curious about what we do, you are warmly welcome to join us! We’ll share stories from the 2025…

Farmers and supporters getting together and being social during the off-season. Free event, no registration required. More info on the Crow River Chapter webpage. SFA staff and volunteers occasionally take photos during our events for promotional purposes and to use as documentation to share with our funders.  If you do not wish to be photographed,…

After seeds are collected, often they benefit from separating the seed from the chaff- it makes them easier to grow. For five years, MN SEED Project and Urban Roots have collaborated to clean and process seeds. Both organizations gather their seeds and tools together, and the cross pollination of seed cleaning solutions happens in real time. Come and join…

Join us for a hands-on, farmer-focused workshop celebrating the 2025 growing season and planning for a more profitable 2026. This event brings together local farmers, farm advisors, and practical tools that address real issues to your farms bottom line. We’ll kick off the day with coffee and conversation about the biggest challenges farmers are facing…