The focus of this event is for farmers, ranchers, and landowners to understand the importance of fire on the landscape, remove the fear of burning, and to discuss the equipment needed and how to set up burn logistics for a safe and effective fire. Fire has long been a natural and valuable tool for maintaining…

The East Central Chapter of the Sustainable Farming Association of Minnesota invites you to join us for an educational evening at Milaca Meats. 📅 Thursday, March 26, 2026 ⏰ 6:30 PM 📍 Milaca Meats 600 Market Dr, Milaca, MN 56353 This event offers chapter members and attendees a valuable opportunity to tour the Milaca Meats facility…

The Sustainable Farming Association, in partnership with Lake of the Woods and Roseau County SWCDs, is launching a soil health & water quality focused learning exchange in Northwest Minnesota. While many similar events are held in central and southern parts of the state, distance can be a barrier to participation for our northern farmers and…

SFA is proud to present a speaker series at the 59th Annual Central Minnesota Farm Show, hosted by the St. Cloud Chamber of Commerce. It is free to attend and enjoy hundreds of exhibitors, special product offers, entertainment, daily coffee and donuts at 9 AM, and our slate of Minnesota speakers. Speaker lineup: https://stcloudareachamber.com/central-mn-farm-show-speaker-lineup Event info: https://stcloudareachamber.com/programs/networking-special-events/farm-show Session…

Featuring Sarah Lloyd – Supply Chain Specialist, Grassland 2.0, UW-Madison  “Building ecological and economic opportunities for dairy heifer grazing”  Dairy heifer grazing has potential to build viable farm enterprises and improve water quality and soil health outcomes. This session includes information about efforts in the Upper Midwest to expand custom dairy heifer grazing. Dr. Lloyd will…

The Crow Wing River Basin Forage Council invites you to their annual winter meeting. Speaker: Dallas Mount, owner of Ranch Management Consultants, home of the Ranching for Profit School and the Executive Link program. Ranching for Profit is a national leader in helping ranchers understand the economics of grazing management and how to increase profit…

The Midwest Grazing & Soil Health Summit brings together leading experts in grazing and livestock integration into cropping systems for two days of impactful, hands-on sessions, featuring keynote speakers Dr. Temple Grandin and Keith Berns. Visit our Summit webpage to learn more about speakers, registration, and sponsorship opportunties. Registration: Members: $170 Nonmembers: $190 One-day only: $125 Students:…

Join us for a hands-on, farmer-focused workshop celebrating the 2025 growing season and planning for a more profitable 2026. This event brings together local farmers, farm advisors, and practical tools that address real issues to your farms bottom line. We’ll kick off the day with coffee and conversation about the biggest challenges farmers are facing…

The SFA Annual Conference is both our largest member gathering of the year and a showcase of the wisdom of the Minnesota sustainable ag community. Known for its warm and welcoming environment, it draws a few hundred farmers, ag professionals, aspiring growers, homesteaders, and local foods supporters. All are welcome! Visit our Annual Conference homepage for…

Join us for our final pasture-walk of the season at Fruitful Seasons Dairy in Alexandria, MN. Marv and Kathy Hoffman have been producing premium raw milk and cheese for 18 years on a strict forage diet. We will tour the farm, discussing how the Hoffmans produce high quality milk organically, using no grain or silage.…