Interest forms are due by noon Friday, September 26. Zachary Paige will lead a three-day immersive training where participants will learn all things seed saving, including: seed sourcing, pollination/isolation, harvest, cleaning, winnowing/threshing, storage, germination testing, and more so participants will learn how to save seeds successfully for their own operation—that is, those seeds best adapted to…

SFA is thrilled to be part of Farm Aid’s 40th annual festival — the first one held in Minnesota! From noon to 5 PM, you’ll find us in “The Fertile Ground” neighborhood of HOMEGROWN Village. We’re demonstrating the differences between soil samples from fields managed conventionally and regeneratively using a slake test. We’re really looking forward to chatting…

This summer, Lift Bridge Brewing Company is partnering with SFA to bring a monthly local Growers & Makers Market to you. Get ready to shop and sip local at our final Farm Day Growers & Makers Market of the season with Lift Bridge Brewing Co.! The market showcases local produce, meat, cheese, pickled vegetables, and…

The East Central Chapter of the Sustainable Farming Association invites you to gather for networking, good food, and great beer at Lift Bridge Brewing during their Farm Day Growers and Makers Market! At the same time, SFA will have a table in the market area. Stop by to say hello and get connected to the network. This networking time…

Salsa Fest 2025 is September 20th! The Minnesota Salsa Festival is a one-day event held in the waning days of summer since its inception in 2017. Attendees of all ages enjoy an eclectic mix of original and traditional music from regional artists in a festival atmosphere intermixed with numerous artisan and farmer vendors selling their…

If you’ve been following along with SFA’s Homesteading Series, you’ve learned how to raise your own meat chickens from start to market weight. Join us on Tuesday, September 16th from 9AM-2PM to learn how to properly finish this project by processing your own chickens at home. At this workshop, we will actually be processing 35-40…

Greater Mille Lacs Chapter is hosting a farm tour and potluck supper at the farm of Gina Hlidek in Palisade. River Bend Gardens sits on the Mississippi River and enjoys gorgeous views of water, woods and fields. Gina focuses on growing asparagus, strawberries and fresh garden produce. She also makes small batch jams, pickles and…

The Deep Roots Festival is a community celebration that increases our connection to local foods and the farmers and growers who make them in the Lake Agassiz Region, hosted by the Lake Agassiz Chapter of SFA. Deep Roots Festival is so excited to feature two-time James Beard award-winning author and chef, Amy Thielen, as our keynote…

Ticket sales closed September 8. Join the Cannon River Chapter of SFA for a delicious farm-fresh meal featuring collaborations between local restaurants, farmers, and value-added producers to establish the Farmer-to-Farmer Fund, a new fund to support farmers in times of crisis. The evening’s multi-course menu is an invitation to experience, explore, and get to know the flavors of…

The Why, What, How, and Who for Grazing. Taking grazing to the next level.  This is a two-day event. Lunch is provided both days, along with a Friday evening meal at the Community Center in Verndale. Please see the flyer for more details. More information and farm host bios available on the Forage Council webpage. Registration: Pre-registration is…