Current & Upcoming

Build Biodiversity or Bus(t) – A Grazing, Wildlife, and Cover Crops Tour

Jun 24, 2025 8:00AM—4:00PM

Southwest Minnesota State University 1501 State St Marshall, MN 56258

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Join us for a full-day educational bus tour exploring the powerful intersection of regenerative grazing, cover crops, and wildlife habitat. This unique learning opportunity will showcase local farms using good management of grazing and cover crops and emphasize how they improve wildlife habitat. Innovative and proven management strategies to boost forage production, improve soil health,…

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Soils of Our Region

Apr 13, 2025 2:00PM—4:00PM

Long Lake Conservation Center 28952 438th Ln Palisade, MN 56469

Join the Greater Mille Lacs Chapter for an educational experience at Long Lake Conservation Center to learn about the history and soils of our region. The main topics will include: While the event will be tailored to farmers and gardeners of the Greater Mille Lacs region, we invite anyone interested in sustainable farming, homesteading, living…

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Pasture Walk Series #7

Oct 23, 2025

Save the date for this free pasture walk! From April through October, SFA will host a free pasture walk every fourth Thursday night of the month. Locations and topics will vary — stay tuned for more information and registration. Info: Jonthan Kilpatrick, jonathan@sfa-mn.org

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Pasture Walk Series #6

Sep 25, 2025

Save the date for this free pasture walk! From April through October, SFA will host a free pasture walk every fourth Thursday night of the month. Locations and topics will vary — stay tuned for more information and registration. Info: Jonthan Kilpatrick, jonathan@sfa-mn.org

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Pasture Walk Series #5

Aug 28, 2025

Save the date for this free pasture walk! From April through October, SFA will host a free pasture walk every fourth Thursday night of the month. Locations and topics will vary — stay tuned for more information and registration. This walk will be hosted with the Crow Wing River Basin Forage Council. Info: Jonthan Kilpatrick, jonathan@sfa-mn.org

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Pasture Walk Series #4

Jul 24, 2025

Save the date for this free pasture walk! From April through October, SFA will host a free pasture walk every fourth Thursday night of the month. Locations and topics will vary — stay tuned for more information and registration. Info: Jonthan Kilpatrick, jonathan@sfa-mn.org

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Pasture Walk Series #3

Jun 26, 2025

Save the date for this free pasture walk! From April through October, SFA will host a free pasture walk every fourth Thursday night of the month. Locations and topics will vary — stay tuned for more information and registration. This pasture walk will be hosted with the Crow Wing River Basin Forage Council. Info: Jonthan Kilpatrick,…

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Pasture Walk Series #2

May 22, 2025

Save the date for this free pasture walk! From April through October, SFA will host a free pasture walk every fourth Thursday night of the month. Locations and topics will vary — stay tuned for more information and registration. Info: Jonthan Kilpatrick, jonathan@sfa-mn.org

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“Measuring So That You Can Manage” – Farm Economics

Apr 02, 2025 8:30AM—1:00PM

The Wilderness Bar & Grill 120 Wilderness Ave Williams, MN 56686

Join the Lake of the Woods and Roseau SWCDs and SFA for a free hands-on workshop focused on understanding your cost of production in agriculture. Led by Doug Voss and Jonathan Kilpatrick, this session will equip you with the tools to analyze your farm economics, uncover hidden costs, and make informed financial decisions.  We’ll go beyond…

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Past | Archive

POSTPONED: Marketing and Storytelling Workshop

Apr 26, 2025 9:00AM—4:00PM

North Branch Area Library 6355 379th St North Branch, MN 55056

Pasture Walk Series #1: Graze Longer, Spend Less: Winter Strategies at Ironwood Ranch

Apr 24, 2025 6:00PM—8:00PM

Ironwood Ranch 14930 Ironwood Lane Brainerd, MN 56401

Apple Grafting Class: Grafts Included!

Apr 22, 2025 1:00PM—3:00PM

Central lakes College 26505 County Road 2 Staples, MN 56479

Lake Superior Spring Farmer Social

Apr 18, 2025 5:00PM—8:00PM

Moose Lake Brewery 244 Lakeshore Dr Moose Lake, MN 55767

Region Nine Growers’ Network: Climate Resilience and Agritourism

Apr 17, 2025 5:30PM—7:30PM

Wooden Spoon 515 N Riverfront Dr Mankato, MN 56001