Lake Superior
Welcome to the Lake Superior Chapter
The Lake Superior Sustainable Farming Association is a coalition of producers and consumers moving farm practices and food systems into a sustainable future. We encompass northeast Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin. Information: lakesuperior@sfa-mn.org or 1.844.922.5573 Ext. 709.
Chapter Coordinator: Julie Allen
Mailing address: Box 161317, Duluth, MN 55816
Upcoming Events
Planned Grazing Potluck
April 15, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
5297 US-53 Saginaw, MN 55779
Topic: Holistic Planned Grazing Growing Season Plan Development
Presenter/Facilitator: Kyle Hildebrandt, The Forage Farmstead and Holistic Management Accredited Professional Educator
This Lake Superior Chapter event is a hands-on workshop where participants will actively build their own 2026 growing season grazing plans using the Holistic Planned Grazing process. This is a chance to work through the core steps of planned grazing, including defining the grazing season, determining available forage, setting recovery periods, and planning stock movements across paddocks. Participants will work directly on their own operations, using their maps, livestock numbers, and current infrastructure to develop a plan that fits their specific context.
Registration: Advance registration is required. $25 for SFA members, $30 for nonmembers. Members must log in to see member pricing. Learn more about joining SFA here.
Bring:
- A dish to share (potluck style)
- Your grazing maps, notes, or just your situation
- Pencils, colored pencils, markers, or highlighters (if you have them)
- Questions, ideas, and a willingness to take your grazing to the next level
Potluck: All food brought to the event must be ready to eat with no onsite preparation. These products are homemade and not subject to state inspection.
Farm Buds Social
April 23, 5:30 - 7:30 PM
Dovetail Cafe
1917 W. Superior Street Duluth, MN
Farm Buds is an organization that leads groups of volunteers to help out on local farms with big projects. They have operated around the Twin Cities for many years, and are now branching out to NE MN! This event is especially for folks who might want to volunteer, learn about farming, and build community with other people excited about a resilient local food system.
Registration: Free to attend. RSVP appreciated.
Lake Superior Harvest Festival
Bayfront Festival Park
A family-oriented event featuring a huge farmers market, live music all day, renewable Energy Fair, nonprofit exhibitors tent, educational demonstrations and much more!
Admission is free
Parking $10
Become a Member
Renew or start your membership below.
All SFA membership donations are fully tax-deductible.
Be sure to select "Lake Superior Chapter" on the membership form.
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Superior Grown
Superior Grown is a directory of sustainable farming enterprises located in the 16-county region of Northeast MN and Northwest WI, blessed with a rich agricultural heritage and many unique, sustainable farms. Across the Lake Superior region, free-range chickens, diversified vegetables, pick-your-own berries, maple syrup operations, grass-fed beef, artisan cheeses, smoked Lake Superior fish and other farm enterprises dot the rural landscape.
Superior Grown recognizes this bounty and is working to reconnect people with the region's dedicated farmers. By connecting regional consumers, businesses and farmers, Superior Grown promotes a regional food system that nurtures vibrant communities, provides quality, nutritious food to citizens and strengthens local economies.
Farmers' Markets
Please submit farmers market info to lakesuperior@sfa-mn.org.
Visit minnesotagrown.com to find specific locally produced goods.
Visit ArrowheadGrown for their list of markets.