Workshop
Current & Upcoming
Identifying Grasses & Other Plants on a Sustainable Farm: “Gazing at Graminoids”
Jul 27, 2024 10:00AM—3:00PM
South Shore Event Center 733 6th Street Howard Lake, MN 55349 7616 25th St. SW, Howard Lake MN 55349
RegisterJoin the Crow River Chapter for a day of identifying and learning about plants found on a sustainable and organic farm. We’ll start the day with a class/workshop focusing on grasses led by Department of MBS Prairie Ecologist, Rhett Johnson, author of the “Field Guide to Minnesota Grasses”. This morning session will be indoors at the…
View MoreFoundations of Fencing
Aug 13, 2024 9:00AM—4:00PM
The Jessie Farm, 2204 E Lake Jessie Rd SE , 56308
RegisterThis is a 101 level workshop. Are you intrigued by the thought of building your own fences? Or, have you tried and need a refresher on how to do it? Fence building is both an art and a science, and properly built fences make for years of happy neighbors and livestock success. Learn the ropes…
View MoreFamily Milk Cow Workshop
Aug 17, 2024 9:00AM—11:30AM
Wild Wood Farm 30607 Phelps Mill Rd Underwood, MN 56586
RegisterThis is a 101 level workshop. Are you interested in adding a milk cow to your small farm or homestead, but aren’t sure where to begin? Join us for a hands-on workshop at Wild Wood Farm located in Underwood, Minnesota. Kelsey Wulf has over ten years experience raising and selling family milk cows. Over the…
View MorePasture Walk Series #5 – Warm Season Annuals
Aug 22, 2024 6:00PM—8:00PM
TBD TBD,
RegisterSave the Date: Thursday, August 22, 2024 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. More details coming soon. Free Admission; registration requested. Address: coming soon. Contact: Jonathan Kilpatrick, jonathan@sfa-mn.org SFA staff and volunteers occasionally take photos during our workshops, cafe chats and field days for promotional purposes and to use as documentation of events to share with our…
View MoreDeep Roots Festival
Sep 14, 2024 12:00PM—7:00PM
Maple Hills Orchard 29355 130 St Frazee, MN 56544
RegisterHosted by the Lake Agassiz Chapter of SFA, Deep Roots Festival is a community celebration that increases our connection to local foods and the producers who make them in the Lake Agassiz Region. Stay tuned to the Deep Roots Festival homepage for schedule updates and further details! Offerings: Local Food Tours from 12:00-2:45pm – Locations TBA (Most likely a brewer,…
View MorePasture Walk Series #6 – Stockpiling Perennials
Sep 26, 2024 6:00PM
TBD TBD,
RegisterSave the Date: Thursday, September 26, 2024 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. More details coming soon. Free Admission; registration requested. Address: coming soon. Contact: Jonathan Kilpatrick, jonathan@sfa-mn.org SFA staff and volunteers occasionally take photos during our workshops, cafe chats and field days for promotional purposes and to use as documentation of events to share with our…
View MoreForage Council Grazing School
Sep 27, 2024 9:00AM—Sep 28, 2024 3:00PM
Wadena, MN
RegisterThe 2024 Forage Council Grazing School is scheduled for two full days, Sept. 27 & 28, in Verndale. Greg Judy and Isaac Tappenden with Green Pastures Farm will be our guest speakers. We will be offering a mix of sessions on basic grazing techniques as well as in depth sessions for advanced grazers. Registration includes lunch on Friday…
View MoreBiological Systems, Soil Health, and the Nutrient Density of Food with Dan Kittredge
Oct 04, 2024 9:00AM—Oct 05, 2024 4:00PM
Thousand Hills Lifetime Grazed 14688 Grover Ave NW Clearwater, MN
RegisterThis is a two day workshop: Friday, October 4th, 2024, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Saturday, October 5th, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Come at 8:30 a.m. for coffee and pastries. “The Principles of Biological Systems” course provides an overview of the principles and practices of biological farming, with the goal to build upon your knowledge and…
View MorePasture Walk Series #7 – Prepping for Overwintering & Bale-grazing
Oct 24, 2024 6:00PM
TBD TBD,
RegisterSave the Date: Thursday, October 24, 2024 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. More details coming soon. Free Admission; registration requested. Address: coming soon. Contact: Jonathan Kilpatrick, jonathan@sfa-mn.org SFA staff and volunteers occasionally take photos during our workshops, cafe chats and field days for promotional purposes and to use as documentation of events to share with our…
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