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
Edible Plant Walk
July 31, 2024 5:00 p.m.—7:00 p.m.
UMD Land Lab 3568 Riley Rd. Duluth, MN 55803
This plant walk will focus on wild edible plants in a variety of habitats at the UMD Land Lab. Guided by conservation biologist and wild edible instructor Sarah Foltz Jordan, we will discuss dozens of exceptional wild food plants in our region, along with creative ways to incorporate them into our diets in a meaningful way. Both native and introduced plants will be covered.
This event is cohosted with the Arrowhead Native Plant Explorers.
Advance registration requested, walkups welcome.
Cultivating a Sustainable Future at the UMD Land Lab
August 3, 2024 2:00 - 05:00 p.m.
Advance registration requested, walkups welcome.
UMD Land Lab, 3568 Riley Rd, Duluth MN 55803
Led by the new farm manager John Beaton, we will tour the Land Lab and discuss how the university farm can be a resource to area growers through research and education. We will see the renewed market garden, see a demonstration of their compost spreader, and discuss the biochar and forest assisted migration projects.
This is a 101 level program.
Registration requested, walkups welcome
Growing Small Fruits
August 8, 2024 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Shubat's Fruits, 2155 Johnson Road Duluth, MN 55804
Join us at Shubats Fruits for a field day discussing fruit varieties and management strategies of a variety of small fruits and berries. We will see established elderberries, grapes, honey berry, Juneberry, blueberry, black currants, red currants, white currants, gooseberries, and sea berries. Deb also has apple, plum and pear orchards, and grows veggies and flowers.
Deb Shubat has a BS in biology with a concentration on Botany and a masters degree in horticulture specifically fruit science. Shubat was greenhouse director and biology instructor at UMD from 1984 to 2017. She has been building her farm since 1993.
$5.00 SFA members
$15.00 Nonmembers
Members must log in to see member pricing. Learn more about joining SFA here.
Good Nature Farm Field Tour
August 9, 2024 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Join us for an afternoon touring and learning about Good Nature Farm in Grand Marais MN. Meet farmers Nick and Kristin DeArruda Wharton and connect with fellow local farmers and producers.
Good Nature Farm is a family farm and off-grid solar-powered homestead on Lake Superior's North Shore. They grow produce, raise laying hens and have sold at farmers markets, through CSAs, to local restaurants, schools, and food co-ops.
Co-hosted by: Northwoods Food Project, Lake Superior Chapter of Sustainable Farming Association, Cook County UMN Extension
Register at: https://z.umn.edu/
Location:
Meet at the farm field on the right hand side just before fire number 122 on Casper’s Hill Road in Grand Marais MN.
Directions: From the town of Grand Marais, head North on Highway 61 for 11.4 miles. Turn left on County Road 14, then keep to the right after ~1 mile to get on Casper’s Hill Road which is also called County Road 68. The field is on the right, just before the fire number/address 122.
Harvest Festival
September 7, 2024
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Bayfront Festival Park, Duluth
A family-oriented event featuring a huge farmers market, live music all day, renewable Energy Fair, nonprofit exhibitors tent, educational demonstrations and much more!
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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.