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Pasture Walk Series #1: Post-Bale Grazing Analysis
Apr 25, 2024 5:30PM—7:30PM
Dave Uhren Farm 18547 County Highway 59, Vining MN
RegisterThe 1st in our 2024 Pasture Walk Series. During this pasture walk, we will take a look at at some areas that Dave bale grazed with the cattle this past winter, as well as some areas he bale grazed several years ago. We will discuss different tactics and techniques for bale grazing and outwintering. We…
View MoreHolistic Approach to Weed Management for Specialty Crops
Jun 24, 2024 1:00PM—4:00PM
Cedar Crate Farm, 4396 240th Ave. Waldorf, MN 56091
RegisterDan Zimmerli, Cedar Crate Farm Come join SFA’s Specialty Crop Lead Dan Zimmerli of Cedar Crate Farm, a mixed vegetable operation in Waldorf, MN, for a workshop on holistic weed management. Cedar Crate Farm produces over 70 varieties of vegetables available at farmers market, CSA, and through wholesale partners. Dan will discuss holistic weed management approaches that…
View MoreGermination Chamber and Succession Planting Workshop
Apr 22, 2024 1:00PM—4:00PM
Cedar Crate Farm 4396 240TH AVENUE Waldorf, MN 56091
RegisterPresented by Dan Zimmerli Farmer and owner, Cedar Crate Farm in partnership with SFA and Region Nine Development Commission A germination chamber is a controlled environment used to optimize seed germination and can play a vital role on small farms in increasing your germination rate, reducing the stress of starting seeds, and will improve overall profitability.…
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
RegisterRegistration for the event is closed. Join 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…
View MoreEast Central: “Cattle 101” Veterinary at Rust Hill Ranch (Scandia)
May 01, 2024 10:30AM—12:30PM
Register*Note: This event was originally scheduled for March 27 and has been moved to May 1. You’re invited to join East Central Chapter farmer Matt Hardy at his farm Wednesday, May 1 from 10:30 AM -12:30 PM at Rust Hill Ranch for “Cattle 101” presented by Osceola Veterinary Service. Large animal veterinarian Dr. Bruce Oscarson will…
View MoreMinnesota Salsa Fest
Sep 21, 2024 11:00AM—8:00PM
Burlington Northern Park 100 Aldrich Ave SW Wadena, MN 56482
The Minnesota Salsa Festival is a one-day event held in the waning days of summer since its inception in 2017. Attendees of all ages enjoy an eclectic mix of original and traditional music from regional artists in a festival atmosphere intermixed with numerous artisan and farmer vendors selling their wares and produce. The Minnesota Salsa…
View MoreMetro Growers Spring Social
Apr 30, 2024 5:00PM—7:30PM
Broken Clock Brewing Cooperative 1712 Marshall St. NE Minneapolis, MN 55413
RegisterCalling all growers in the Twin Cities Metro area! Celebrate spring and connect with fellow farmers, gardeners, and aspiring growers with the Twin Cities Metro Growers Network on Tuesday, April 30 at Broken Clock Brewing Cooperative in Minneapolis. Meet us in the B-Side Lounge to: Discuss your plans for the growing season Share successes from last…
View MoreRegenerative Agriculture Conference – “Litter the land with livestock”
Apr 10, 2024 9:30AM—3:30PM
Braham Event Center 655 8th Street SW Braham, MN 55006
The East Central Chapter of SFA is announcing the Regenerative Agriculture Conference being held at the Braham Event Center (655 8th Street SW, Braham, MN 55006) on Wednesday April 10, 2024 from 9:30am to 3:30pm. Regenerative Agriculture Conference: Litter the landscape with livestock is organized and hosted by East Central Chapter members Craig and Vicki Trytten. They…
View MoreTopwork 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 MoreFruit Tree Pruning Workshop
Apr 05, 2024 2:00PM—4:00PM
Little Elk Organic Farm 207 W 6th St Randall, MN 56475
RegisterNote: This event has been rescheduled for Friday, April 5. Michael Dalquist from Little Elk Oranic Farm and the Central Chapter will be presenting a class where you will be taught the basics of pruning your fruit trees. Pruning is very important for training your tree to grow properly, eliminating unproductive branches, and helping prevent…
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