You are invited to join the East Central Chapter of the Sustainable Farming Association for an upcoming meeting/discussion on Sunday, January 25, 2026, from 1:00–3:00 PM. At the December 13th meeting in Mora, participants began an initial conversation about how potential grant funding could be used to increase engagement and better support farmers and homesteaders…

Featuring Sarah Lloyd – Supply Chain Specialist, Grassland 2.0, UW-Madison  “Building ecological and economic opportunities for dairy heifer grazing”  Dairy heifer grazing has potential to build viable farm enterprises and improve water quality and soil health outcomes. This session includes information about efforts in the Upper Midwest to expand custom dairy heifer grazing. Dr. Lloyd will…

Join the Minnesota River Chapter for our Annual Meeting. We will gather at Three Brothers Meat Market in Mapleton to hold a short meeting and receive a private tour of their processing shop that will be opening in Spring of 2026. Registration: Free admission. Advance registration requested, walkups welcome. More info on the Minnesota River…

Please see the CHAPTER WEBPAGE for more information. Agenda: 10:00 – Business Meeting12:00 – Locally-sourced lunch provided1:00 – Community Presentations Free admission, no registration required. More details to be announced. Hosted by the Lake Superior Chapter. SFA staff and volunteers occasionally take photos during our events for promotional purposes and to use as documentation to…

The Crow Wing River Basin Forage Council invites you to their annual winter meeting. Speaker: Dallas Mount, owner of Ranch Management Consultants, home of the Ranching for Profit School and the Executive Link program. Ranching for Profit is a national leader in helping ranchers understand the economics of grazing management and how to increase profit…

As the harvest season wraps up and we prepare for winter’s slower rhythm, the East Central Chapter SFA invites you to come together for connection, conversation, and good food. Whether you’re a long-time SFA member or simply curious about what we do, you are warmly welcome to join us! We’ll share stories from the 2025…

The Midwest Grazing & Soil Health Summit brings together leading experts in grazing and livestock integration into cropping systems for two days of impactful, hands-on sessions, featuring keynote speakers Dr. Temple Grandin and Keith Berns. Visit our Summit webpage to learn more about speakers, registration, and sponsorship opportunties. Registration: Members: $170 Nonmembers: $190 One-day only: $125 Students:…

Farmers and supporters getting together and being social during the off-season. Free event, no registration required. More info on the Crow River Chapter webpage. SFA staff and volunteers occasionally take photos during our events for promotional purposes and to use as documentation to share with our funders.  If you do not wish to be photographed,…

Let’s make our way around the businesses that participate in Local Foods Month as we conduct our Minnesota River Chapter meetings. First up, Pub 500 in Mankato. At this meeting, we’ll hear from local farmers transitioning from conventional dairying to regenerative practices including multiple cover crops, grazing sheep and cattle, building a small-scale dairy and…

Join us for a hands-on, farmer-focused workshop celebrating the 2025 growing season and planning for a more profitable 2026. This event brings together local farmers, farm advisors, and practical tools that address real issues to your farms bottom line. We’ll kick off the day with coffee and conversation about the biggest challenges farmers are facing…