Join Leah Matzke for a full milking on the farm and an inside look at keeping a family cow, from daily care to safely processing fresh dairy at home. We’ll hear about managing farm-direct sales and how her on-site farm store connects customers with pasture-raised beef, pork, lamb, and even cheese cultures. This event is…

Whether you’re just getting started or looking to fine-tune your fencing system, this hands-on workshop will equip you with practical tools and knowledge to build and manage effective electric fences for livestock and land protection. Join us for a comprehensive day covering the basics of electric fencing, energizer selection, grounding techniques, tree protection strategies, and…

You're invited to a 3-hour workshop to learn more about Precision Profitability Mapping Program developed by SDSU and it's benefits. The workshop will be led by Kim Melton of the Red River Basin Commission and Anthony Bly, SDSU Soil Health Field Specialist and Every Acre Counts program co-director. The goal of the profitability mapping analysis…

SFA Senior Tecnical Advisor Kent Solberg will be the main presenter for this two-day workshop in Olmstead County. Each day will be hosted on a different southeast Minnesota farm: Alan Bedtka’s Farm in Dover, and John Meyer’s Farm in Stewartville. It is just $75/person to register, which includes lunches on both days. To register and pay for…

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…

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…

The SFA Annual Conference returns in 2026 on the 1st Saturday in Feburary.  This gathering of out sustainable farming community brings farmers, educators and supporters together for a day of fellowship, networking and learning. Registration and programming will be announced in the summer of 2025. Please mark your calendars and watch for more news as the…