Workshop
Current & Upcoming
Topwork Grafting Workshop
May 19, 2024 1:30PM—3:30PM
Little Elk Organic Farm 207 W 6th St Randall, MN 56475
RegisterMichael Dalquist and the Central Chapter will be hosting this workshop on topwork grafting on backyard fruit trees. In this class we will be replacing existing branches on a standing fruit tree with scions from a totally different variety of the same species. If you have limited space in your yard, this will allow you…
View MoreFertilizer Managment for Veggie Growers
Jun 24, 2024 2:00PM—5:00PM
RegisterHold the Date! Dan Zimmerli, Cedar Crate Farm Fertilizer options for small farms. More details soon. Free Admission. Registration requested, walkups welcome. 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 funders. If you do not…
View MorePasture Walk Series #3
Jun 27, 2024 6:00PM—8:00PM
TBD TDB,
RegisterSave the Date: Thursday, June 27, 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 MoreSowing Seeds: Celebrating Local Foods & Lost Skills
Jul 14, 2024 11:00AM—4:00PM
Alternative Roots Farm 11197 130th Street Madelia, MN 56062
RegisterA fun and memorable afternoon that is all about celebrating local foods and rediscovering traditional self-sufficiency skills. Pre-registration required, no walkups, please. Refunds for cancellations can be requested up to 48 hours prior to the event. SFA staff and volunteers occasionally take photos during our workshops, cafe chats and field days for promotional purposes and to…
View MorePasture Walk Series #4 – Silvopasture
Jul 25, 2024 6:00PM—8:00PM
TBD TBD,
RegisterSave the Date: Thursday, July 25, 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 MoreIdentifying 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 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 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 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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