Farm Buds is an organization that leads groups of volunteers to help out on local farms with big projects. They have operated around the Twin Cities for many years, and are now branching out to NE MN! This event is especially for folks who might want to volunteer, learn about farming, and build community with…

🌱 East Central Chapter Networking Social 🌱 As we head into the busy farming season, days are getting longer and to-do lists are filling up fast. Take a well-earned break and close out the day with good company at the East Central Chapter’s Networking Social—a relaxed, family-friendly evening to connect, unwind, and recharge with others…

Join SFA for our first third Thursday pasture walk of the season! Keith Olsen and his family have been making intentional changes at Circle K Ranch to transition their operation into a more profitable, low-input ranch in southwest Minnesota. Keith grazes 60 cow/calf pairs—along with replacements and some stockers—across 300 acres. By converting cropland to perennial pasture, integrating annual…

We invite you to join us as we dip our toes into the world of Permaculture. Permaculture is a holistic design system built on the understanding that we thrive when we work with nature, not against it. Permaculture design mimics natural ecosystems to create sustainable, regenerative, and self-sufficient food systems and communities. It is a…

Topic: Holistic Planned Grazing Growing Season Plan Development Presenter/Facilitator: Kyle Hildebrandt, The Forage Farmstead and Holistic Management Accredited Professional Educator This Lake Superior Chapter event is a hands-on workshop where participants will actively build their own 2026 growing season grazing plans using the Holistic Planned Grazing process. This is a chance to work through the…

The focus of this event is for farmers, ranchers, and landowners to understand the importance of fire on the landscape, remove the fear of burning, and to discuss the equipment needed and how to set up burn logistics for a safe and effective fire. Fire has long been a natural and valuable tool for maintaining…

Celebrate the beginning of spring with fellow gardeners and growers in the Metro! The Twin Cities Metro Growers Network and MN SEED Project invite you to join us and: We’ll bring the food, you buy the drinks. Bring your collected seeds with you — plants native to Minnesota, annual flowers, fruits, vegetables, herbs, etc. for trading, swapping and giving.…

This is an opportunity to get to know other farmers and land stewards in our area. Its a good time to talk about the challenges of farming and raising food. Bring your own refreshment and beverages. Free admission, no registration required.  

Salsa Fest 2026 returns the third Saturday of September. This fun-filled family event is loaded with thing to do on a beautiful fall Saturday. Farm/Artisan Market Face Painting Salsa Contest Food trucks Education sessions Salsa music and dancing Kids art activities It’s our favorite fall festival. We will see you there! FREE ADMISSION (Registration fees…

The East Central Chapter of the Sustainable Farming Association of Minnesota invites you to join us for an educational evening at Milaca Meats. 📅 Thursday, March 26, 2026 ⏰ 6:30 PM 📍 Milaca Meats 600 Market Dr, Milaca, MN 56353 This event offers chapter members and attendees a valuable opportunity to tour the Milaca Meats facility…