Current & Upcoming
Silvopasture and Brush Management: Tools, Techniques and Economics
Jun 17, 2025 9:00AM—1:00PM
Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge 16797 289th Ave NW Zimmerman, MN 55398
RegisterFeaturing local experts in woodland management, this field day is designed for land owners and managers who find themselves struggling to manage invasive woodland brush. We’ll start at the Oak Savanna Learning Center with a presentation by UMN Adjunct Agroforestry and Economics Professor Dean Current, who will overview the economics of long-term woodlands management. Then…
View MoreBuild Biodiversity or Bus(t) – A Grazing, Wildlife, and Cover Crops Tour
Jun 24, 2025 8:00AM—4:00PM
Southwest Minnesota State University 1501 State St Marshall, MN 56258
RegisterJoin us for a full-day educational bus tour exploring the powerful intersection of regenerative grazing, cover crops, and wildlife habitat. This unique learning opportunity will showcase local farms using good management of grazing and cover crops and emphasize how they improve wildlife habitat. Innovative and proven management strategies to boost forage production, improve soil health,…
View MoreMidwest Grazing & Soil Heath Summit – HOLD THE DATE!
Mar 04, 2026—Mar 05, 2026
Willmar Conference Center Willmar, MN
Save the date for the 2026 Midwest Grazing & Soil Health Summit! More announcements and registration to come.
View MoreSoils of Our Region
Apr 13, 2025 2:00PM—4:00PM
Long Lake Conservation Center 28952 438th Ln Palisade, MN 56469
Join the Greater Mille Lacs Chapter for an educational experience at Long Lake Conservation Center to learn about the history and soils of our region. The main topics will include: While the event will be tailored to farmers and gardeners of the Greater Mille Lacs region, we invite anyone interested in sustainable farming, homesteading, living…
View More“Measuring So That You Can Manage” – Farm Economics
Apr 02, 2025 8:30AM—1:00PM
The Wilderness Bar & Grill 120 Wilderness Ave Williams, MN 56686
Join the Lake of the Woods and Roseau SWCDs and SFA for a free hands-on workshop focused on understanding your cost of production in agriculture. Led by Doug Voss and Jonathan Kilpatrick, this session will equip you with the tools to analyze your farm economics, uncover hidden costs, and make informed financial decisions. We’ll go beyond…
View MoreMarch Social: Climate Smart Seedling Production
Mar 02, 2025 12:00PM—2:00PM
Keepsake Cidery 4609 135th St E Dundas, MN 55019
Join the Cannon River Chapter at Keepsake Cidery to learn about the Climate Smart Seedling Production Network (CSSPN) from Project Co-Lead, Stefan Meyer. Stefan will kick things off with a presentation followed by plenty of time for Q&A and socializing. Hope to see you there! About CSSPN: Funded through the USDA Climate Smart Commodities Grant,…
View More“Silvopasture by Subtraction” On-Farm Demonstration
Apr 05, 2025 9:00AM—12:00PM
Dave Evans Farms 31019 361st Lane Le Sueur, MN 56058
Join us at Dave Evans Farms, a working cattle operation, for an illuminating demonstration of silvopasture by subtraction. Dave will walk attendees through his process for opening up oak savannas overtaken by other trees. We’ll also have a seeding demonstration showcasing various application methods. Bryan Simon, a silvopasture specialist with SFA, and DNR forester Brett…
View MoreClimate Smart Tree Seedlings as an Enterprise
Jan 27, 2025 6:00PM—7:00PM
Zoom
Do you want to help our native forests and woodlands thrive long into the future? Are you interested in growing climate smart tree seedlings? The Climate Smart Seedling Production Network’s goal is to enhance the resiliency and health of our forests and woodlands through diverse genetics sourced from broad-ranging native tree populations throughout southern and central Minnesota…
View MoreClimate Smart Tree Seedlings as an Enterprise
Jan 25, 2025 11:00AM—12:00PM
Zoom
Do you want to help our native forests and woodlands thrive long into the future? Are you interested in growing climate smart tree seedlings? The Climate Smart Seedling Production Network’s goal is to enhance the resiliency and health of our forests and woodlands through diverse genetics sourced from broad-ranging native tree populations throughout southern and central Minnesota…
View MorePOSTPONED: Discussion with Natural Resource Coordinator Dan MacSwain – Hosted by the East Central Chapter
Nov 02, 2024
Chisago Lakes Area Library 11754 302nd St. Chisago City, MN 55013
October 31, 2024 Update: This event has been postponed to March 2025. Date TBA. The East Central Chapter of SFA is hosting a discussion with Dan MacSwain on Saturday November 2, 2024, that touches on pasture improvement practices, how to win against invasive species and transitioning crop fields into grazing pastures. Dan MacSwain is the Natural Resource Coordinator…
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