Current & Upcoming
East 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 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 MoreSpring Pasture Walk at the Eric Blaha Farm – Forage Council
May 23, 2024 6:00PM—8:00PM
Eric Blaha Farm 18690 494 St Verndale, MN 56481
RegisterEric Blaha is hosting the Forage Council to see his pasture system that is the basis for his grassfed beef business. Eric has fall seeded cover crops that he will be grazing and calving on during the walk. We will tour Eric's rotational grazing system and hear about his goals and plans for the future of…
View More“Roots So Deep” Documentary Showing
Apr 12, 2024 5:00PM—9:00PM
RegisterJoin the Forage Council to watch the documentary “Roots So Deep.” We’ll have two locations to watch from: Hunt Utilities Group in Pine River and M State in Wadena. Following the film, we’ll enjoy a virtual Q&A with producer Peter Byck. Watch the trailer here: https://youtu.be/3PpPmkSAiEw This event is free to attend. Registration is requested, and walkups are welcome.…
View MoreCafe Chat – Dairy Grazing Apprenticeship and On-Farm Consulting
Mar 27, 2024 12:00PM—1:30PM
Wooden Nickel Burgers & Brew 448 W Main St. Marshall, MN 56258
Join SFA at the Wooden Nickel Burgers & Brew (Marshall) on Wednesday, March 27 from 12-1:30 p.m. for lunch and a casual conversation featuring the Dairy Grazing Apprenticeship Program as well as SFA’s popular On-Farm Consulting services. Come to this informal gathering for lunch and a chance to have a direct conversation with SFA’s experts: Angie Walter, Dairy Farmer…
View More2025 SFA Annual Conference
Feb 08, 2025 7:30AM—5:00PM
College of Saint Benedict St. Joseph, MN
Save the date! Registration to be announced. Featuring topics largely requested by our members, the SFA Annual Conference is a showcase of the wisdom of the Minnesota sustainable ag community. Tickets usually sell out, with a few hundred of farmers, ag professionals, aspiring growers, homesteaders, and local foods supporters in attendance. It is known for its…
View More>>> CANCELLED <<< Veterinary Discussion - East Central Chapter Meeting
Mar 24, 2024 1:00PM—3:00PM
North Branch MN Library 6355 379th St, North Branch, MN 55056
>>> CANCELLED <<< If you have specific questions, please send those to eastcentral@sfa-mn.org by March 22, 2024. Please bring some food to share as we gather for this Veterinary discussion. This meeting is hosted by the East Central Chapter of SFA. Registration: This event is free to attend. Registration requested, walkups welcome. Address: North Branch Public Library…
View MoreForage Council Grazing School
Sep 27, 2024 9:00AM—Sep 28, 2024 3:00PM
Wadena, MN
SAVE THE DATE – The 2024 Forage Council Grazing School is scheduled for two full days, Sept. 27 & 28, in Verndale. Greg Judy and Issac Tappenden with Green Pastures Farm will be our guest speakers. We will be offering a mix of sessions on basic grazing techniques as well as in depth sessions for advanced…
View MoreTailor Made Cattle for Profitability
Feb 02, 2024 8:30AM—3:00PM
Tri-County Stockyards 32638 US Hwy 10 Motley, MN 56466
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…
View MoreForages and Grazing for Improving Farm Resiliency
Jan 18, 2024 11:00AM—2:00PM
Pizza Ranch 1522 Broadway St. Alexandria, MN 56308
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…
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