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Pasture Walk Series #4: Brainerd

Jul 24, 2025 6:00PM—8:00PM

James and Hannah Darabi Farm 9413 County Road 45 Brainerd, MN 56401

James and Hannah Darabi are aspiring farmers with a passion for sustainability. Join the Forage Council for a pasture walk of their property, which is currently rented to Hollister Family Farm to graze their yearling cattle. The Darabis recently worked with the NRCS to seed row crop ground to pasture and fence it for grazing.…

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No-Till, No Problem: From 60-Inch Corn to Full-Season Forage

Aug 20, 2025 9:00AM—3:00PM

26276 Hines Rd NE Hines, MN 56647

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Join us for a hands-on, full-circle look at how thoughtful integration of cropping and grazing systems can beat the summer slump, build soil health, and stretch your grazing season further than ever. We’ll start the day under the tent for a morning session exploring the “why” behind regenerative practices—cover cropping, no-till strategies, livestock integration, and…

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Pasture Walk Series #6: Full Circle Ranch

Sep 11, 2025 6:00PM—8:00PM

Full Circle Ranch 15789 200th St. Sebeka, MN 56477

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From April through October, SFA hosts a free pasture walk every fourth Thursday night of the month. *This one will be held on the second Thursday of the month, in conjunction with the Forage Council Grazing School! Brett and Joni Dailey purchased their 330-acre ranch in 2005, which had previously been continuously grazed by 60 cow calf pair…

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Ranching Without Owning Cows

Aug 06, 2025 8:30AM—2:00PM

111 North Main Street Badger, MN 56714

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Using Seasonal Stockers to Build Soil Health, Profit, and Flexibility Join us in Badger, MN for a practical and forward-thinking field day exploring how to raise cattle, build soil —and increase your quality of life— without owning a cow herd. We’ll dig into the economics of seasonal stocker systems, including how sell/buy marketing strategies can…

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Farm Sol Pasture Walk

Jul 28, 2025 3:00PM—5:00PM

Farm Sol 4663 Independence Rd Saginaw, MN 55779

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Join us for this on-farm Pasture Walk at Farm Sol, a regenerative sheep and vegetable farm in Saginaw, MN. This field day will focus on the adoption strategies for Adaptive Planned Grazing and Silvopasture Establishment. Participants will tour Farm Sol’s adaptive grazing system, see Silvopasture projects in progress, and discuss the motivations behind the practices.…

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CANCELED – Pasture Walk Series #3: Grazing for Soil Health in Fort Ripley

Jun 26, 2025 6:00PM—8:00PM

Lee and Tasha Wood Farm 25653 202nd Ave. Fort Ripley, MN 56449

6/24 Update: Due to the loss of a family member, the Lee and Tasha Wood pasture walk this Thursday, June 26th, is canceled.  We will be working to reschedule a tour to the Wood farm at a later date. Please keep Lee and Tasha in your thoughts and prayers. Join the Crow Wing River Basin…

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Pasture Walk Series #5: Adaptive Grazing Management

Aug 28, 2025 6:00PM—8:00PM

Stattelman Family Ranch 4916 41st Ave SW Pine River, MN 56474

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Join the Forage Council on August 28th for a “Fourth Thursday Pasture Walk” at Stattelman Family Ranch, a grass based cow /calf operation managed by Thomas Stattelman. A third generation ranch located in southern Cass County, the Stattelman’s have been implementing adaptive grazing management with a goal of increasing pasture production and profitability. Thomas is…

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Forage Council Grazing School

Sep 12, 2025 8:00AM—Sep 13, 2025 4:30PM

Verndale Community Center 109 1st Ave SE Verndale, MN 56481

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The Why, What, How, and Who for Grazing. Taking grazing to the next level.  This is a two-day event. Lunch is provided both days, along with a Friday evening meal at the Community Center in Verndale. Please see the flyer for more details. More information and farm host bios available on the Forage Council webpage. Registration: Pre-registration is…

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Farm Day Growers & Makers Market

Jun 21, 2025 11:00AM—3:00PM

Lift Bridge Brewing Co. 1900 Tower Drive W Stillwater, MN 55082

This summer, Lift Bridge Brewing Company is partnering with SFA to bring a monthly local Growers & Makers Market to you. Every 3rd Saturday this summer from June through September, we will be showcasing the absolute best in local produce, meat, cheese, pickled vegetables, hot sauce, as well as amazing local talented artists, craftsmen and…

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Farm Day Growers & Makers Market

Sep 20, 2025 11:00AM—3:00PM

Lift Bridge Brewing Co. 1900 Tower Drive W Stillwater, MN 55082

This summer, Lift Bridge Brewing Company is partnering with SFA to bring a monthly local Growers & Makers Market to you. Every 3rd Saturday this summer from June through September, we will be showcasing the absolute best in local produce, meat, cheese, pickled vegetables, hot sauce, as well as amazing local talented artists, craftsmen and…

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Pasture Walk Series #4: Brainerd

Jul 24, 2025 6:00PM—8:00PM

James and Hannah Darabi Farm 9413 County Road 45 Brainerd, MN 56401

Bounty and Blooms: Growing Cut Flowers at California Street Farm

Jul 22, 2025 5:30PM—7:30PM

California Street Farm 72 22nd Ave NE Minneapolis, MN 55418

POSTPONED: Diverse Flower Marketing Techniques

Jul 21, 2025 6:00PM—8:00PM

Agate Acres 1109 Two Harbors Rd Two Harbors, MN

Farm Day Growers & Makers Market

Jul 19, 2025 11:00AM—3:00PM

Lift Bridge Brewing Co. 1900 Tower Drive W Stillwater, MN 55082

Precision Profitability Mapping Workshop

Jul 15, 2025 10:00AM—1:00PM

City Brew Hall 120 4th St. N. Wahpeton, ND 58075

Cover Crops & Pizza Crusts

Jul 15, 2025 11:00AM—1:00PM

Pizza Ranch 1360 E Bridge St. Redwood Falls, MN 56283