Spend the winter evening socializing with fellow Minnesota River Chapter members and guests. A good opportunity to network with others and share food and drink! Pizza will be provided. Feel free to invite a guest to join the group!   Registration is requested. Walkups are welcome. Address: LocAle Brewery – 228 Poplar Street Mankato MN 56001   SFA staff and volunteers…

The Crow Wing River Basin Forage Council invites you to a day with Steve Campbell of Tailor Made Cattle. He will share details on cattle selection for a grazing environment, longevity, minerals and toxicity management. He will also help with solutions to your Genetic and Epigenetic challenges and will be evaluating live cattle to discuss genetics favorable to grass based…

This is a rescheduling of the “Solstice” Event that was scheduled for December. The Central Chapter will have a short board meeting on Sunday, January 14th in Osakis. We’ll begin the meeting at 3:00 PM, then enjoy a hike, ski, or snowshoe (weather dependent) followed by a potluck around 5:00-5:30 PM and bonfire social. Join us and…

Join the Minnesota Dairy Initiative (MDI) and Sustainable Farming Association (SFA) on January 18th in Alexandria for a discussion on improving farm resiliency through alternative forages and forage management. Four area dairy farmers will be sharing strategies around forage selection and grazing management that they have seen increase the ability of their farm to weather the…

Are you getting into town early for the Annual Conference? All are welcome for informal social time at the food and art co-op that’s a couple of blocks from the conference site. We’ll provide grass-fed beef chili, corn chowder and bread, and you can buy drinks, chips, dips, snacks to share there at the co-op.…

This event has been postponed. A new date will be announced. The Central Chapter will have a short board meeting at 3:00 PM followed by a hike, ski, or snowshoe (weather dependent) followed by a potluck and bonfire social. Hosts for this event are Joe and Sylvia Luetmer. Please bring a dish to share! The potluck will…

This meeting is held in conjunction with the Grower’s Network Group. There will be a number of presentations from network members with topics including: Hosting a Farm Event, Smart Fencing, Cottage Foods, and Having a Farm Store. See the agenda here. The SFA Minnesota River Chapter’s Annual Meeting will follow the presentations. At 6:00pm there will…

Come and enjoy a beverage with your fellow sustainable farmers! Food and drinks will be available for purchase. Carlton County Soil & Water representatives will join us and be able to share about their programs to those interested. Free to attend, no registration required. Hosted by the Lake Superior Chapter. Address: Moose Lake Brewing Co. 244…

Venue Change: Please note that this meeting will be held at Duluth Township Hall. The Lake Superior Chapter of SFA will conduct an annual business meeting with 2024 budget approval, board member elections, and review 2023 activities. This meeting is free to attend. Registration requested, walkups are welcome. Lunch will be provided, made with locally sourced ingredients…

Come meet your fellow Crow River Chapter folks this winter over warm beverages and fellowship at local coffeeshops. A relevant topic of table discussion will be provided at each social, though the discussion will probably range broadly. Suggested topic: Farming books and Book Swap Free to attend, no registration required. Address: Mocha Monkey – 115 S. Olive…