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…

Deep Roots Festival is a community celebration that increases our connection to local foods and the farmers and growers who make them in the Lake Agassiz Region. More information on the Deep Roots Festival Webpage. Admission: SFA Members $40.00 Non-members $50.00 Buy tickets HERE. Members must log in to see member pricing. Learn more about joining SFA here.

Family-friendly, fun-filled, and fragrant, the Minnesota Garlic Festival features fantastic foods, celebrity chefs, marvelous music, area artisans, goofy games and lots of garlic – all in support of a healthy environment and vital rural communities in Minnesota. Please visit the festival’s OFFICIAL WEBPAGE. Admission: Adults $10.00 Children 12 and under, free. Buy tickets HERE. Vendor information…

The Sustainable Farming Association, in partnership with Lake of the Woods and Roseau County SWCDs, is launching a soil health & water quality focused learning exchange in Northwest Minnesota. While many similar events are held in central and southern parts of the state, distance can be a barrier to participation for our northern farmers and…

Come join us for Central Chapter’s Annual Meeting. Here are a few highlights: 8:00 Continental Breakfast and Social Hour 9:30 Russel Kleinschmidt – USDA/NRCS Overview of NRCS, funding status, easement permit changes 10:30 What could Central Chapter do for Central Chapter with $10,000 11:30 Board Meeting with election of new Board members 12:00 Potluck lunch  All…

Join us for a fabulous lunch buffet from Elbows Allowed featuring organic and local foods and sessions on Seed Saving, Farmer/Rural Mental Health, and Cover Crops for Vegetables. Pre-registration required. SFA Member Free Admission. Non-members $15.00. REGISTER HERE. Members must log in to see member pricing. Learn more about joining SFA here. Agenda: 12:30-1:15 PM Lunch Buffet/Social 1:15-1:30…