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…

Tired of Financial Uncertainty on Your Farm? The “Grow Your Green – Farm Profitability” workshop is designed to empower direct-to-market farmers like you to confidently manage your financial landscape. Over three hours, we’ll demystify farm accounting, showing you how to correctly categorize income and expenses for Schedule F. You’ll receive both digital and printed workbooks…

Let’s make our way around the businesses that participate in Local Foods Month as we conduct our Minnesota River Chapter meetings. First up, Pub 500 in Mankato. At this meeting, we’ll hear from local farmers transitioning from conventional dairying to regenerative practices including multiple cover crops, grazing sheep and cattle, building a small-scale dairy and…

Jolene Carlson of Rosehill Acres Farm will be presenting tried and true methods for living well through the winter with a holistic approach to support your body against common winter-time ailments. This webinar is part of SFA’s Homesteading Series. Registration: Free to attend. Advance registration required to receive the Zoom link. More info: Mary Fischer,…

Please join the Greater Mille Lacs SFA Chapter for a tour and talk at American Peat Technology in Aitkin to learn more about their innovative company, exciting research and development, and how their products can help local farmers. The talk and tour will be followed by a social hour with drinks and light refreshments from…