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: Marketing Methods and Techniques Free to attend, no registration required. Address: Spooky Brew – 120 Oak Avenue North Maple…

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: Varieties & Breeds; a Seed Swap Free to attend, no registration required. Address: Blackwater Coffee – 5159 US-12 Maple…

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: Weed & Pest Control Free to attend, no registration required. Address: Double Shot – 345 Broadway Ave S Cokato,…

Join us for our upcoming Annual Chapter Meeting at Waxwing Farm in Webster! First, we’ll gather around the table to share a potluck with each other before we hear reflections from participants of Cannon River SFA’s business-to-business mentorship program, and we’ll wrap up with a quick business meeting. Please invite your neighbors and friends. Registration…

Join the Crow River Chapter for their annual meeting at the South Shore Events Center. See more details HERE. Chapter members may attend for free. Nonmembers may register for $10. Advance registration requested, walkups welcome. Address: 733 6th Street Howard Lake, MN 55349 SFA staff and volunteers occasionally take photos during our workshops, cafe chats and…

You are invited to register and attend the annual meeting of the East Central Chapter of the Sustainable Farming Association (SFA) being held Northernlights Ballroom and Banquet Center in Milaca, MN.  Dinner will be served and is free for East Central Chapter members.  Non-members of East Central chapter are welcome and encouraged to attend.  The fee…

NOTE: This event has been postponed. New dates TBA. This is a two day workshop, January 26 & 27, 2024. “The Principles of Biological Systems” course provides an overview of the principles and practices of biological farming, with the goal to build upon your knowledge and experience to find ways to increase the health of your…

The University of Minnesota Extension will host a sheep and goat webinar on Monday, November 20 starting at 7:30pm CT. Jonathan Kilpatrick, SFA’s Farmer Education Director, will discuss different types of fencing options for small ruminants and grazing management strategies to get the most out of your pastures. Jonathan has many years of fencing and grazing experience with numerous…

Let’s celebrate the end of the season together! The Lake Superior Chapter of SFA and Duluth Young Farmers Coalition are hosting a Young Farmer Social on December 10 from 2:00-5:00 PM. Agenda: 2:00- tour of the farm by Starr Brainerd 3:00- NYFC update from Evan Flom 3:30- DYFC business 4:00- Potluck Free to attend. No registration required.…

SFA brings a cafe chat to Luverne! In today’s world, acquiring new or additional land is difficult for most people. More and more have begun asking the question, “How can I get more from the land I have?” You want to try some cover crops… once they’re planted, then what?You want to find a way…