From April through October, SFA hosts a free pasture walk every fourth Thursday night of the month. *This one will be held on the second Thursday of the month, in conjunction with the Forage Council Grazing School! Brett and Joni Dailey purchased their 330-acre ranch in 2005, which had previously been continuously grazed by 60 cow calf pair…

Go HERE for more information. A family-oriented event featuring a huge farmers market, live music all day, renewable Energy Fair, nonprofit exhibitors tent, educational demonstrations and much more! Admission is free Parking $10 Information on sponsorship, andexhitor and vendor space is on the website. SFA staff and volunteers occasionally take photos during our events for promotional…

Hosted by the Central Chapter of SFA. Lend a helping hand while learning how to process chickens, use a chicken plucker, package parts/wholes, make stock. Open to the first five willing workers (besides Board Members.)   Pot luck brunch included with tricks and tips.  Please bring a ready-to-eat item to share that requires no onsite preparation.…

Join the Forage Council on August 28th for a “Fourth Thursday Pasture Walk” at Stattelman Family Ranch, a grass-based cow/calf operation managed by Thomas Stattelman. A third-generation ranch located in southern Cass County, the Stattelmans have been implementing adaptive grazing management with a goal of increasing pasture production and profitability. Thomas is a graduate of…

Let’s cook with our abundant harvest and learn to go WEEKS without the Grocery Store!Featuring the FROM SCRATCH FARMSTEAD YouTube Channel Please note that this event has moved to August 27! “The cost to feed a family has gone up exponentially over the last several years. People everywhere are trying to really stretch a dollar…

Join us for a hands-on, full-circle look at how thoughtful integration of cropping and grazing systems can beat the summer slump, build soil health, and stretch your grazing season further than ever. We’ll start the day under the tent for a morning session exploring the “why” behind regenerative practices—cover cropping, no-till strategies, livestock integration, and…

This summer, Lift Bridge Brewing Company is partnering with SFA to bring a monthly local Growers & Makers Market to you. Every 3rd Saturday this summer from June through September, we will be showcasing the absolute best in local produce, meat, cheese, pickled vegetables, hot sauce, as well as amazing local talented artists, craftsmen and…

Hosted by the Twin Cities Metro Growers Network Part farm, part art piece, and wholly community oriented, The Black Radish is an Artist-led Urban Market Garden and CSA in the heart of South Minneapolis. Growing across 15 yards in their Standish neighborhood, farmers Jade Townsend and Carrie Thompson are dedicated to providing affordable, locally grown…

The Minnesota Garlic Festival is the premier event for lovers of garlic, great local foods and good times! Advance online ticket sales have closed. Please purchase your tickets at the gate! This festival features fantastic foods, celebrity chefs, marvelous music, area artisans, goofy games and lots of garlic – all in support of a healthy…

Using Seasonal Stockers to Build Soil Health, Profit, and Flexibility Join us in Badger, MN for a practical and forward-thinking field day exploring how to raise cattle, build soil —and increase your quality of life— without owning a cow herd. We’ll dig into the economics of seasonal stocker systems, including how sell/buy marketing strategies can…