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

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Upcoming Events

Diverse Flower Marketing Techniques

Monday, July 21    6:00 -8:00 p.m.
Agate Acres, 1109 Two Harbors Rd, Two Harbors, MN

Join us for a veggie and flower field tour and discussion of the various ways that Agate Acres has put flowers at the center of their farm business.

Kyle and Emily sell flowers wholesale and direct-to-consumer at the farm stand, by subscription, and along with their on-farm wedding packages. The tour will include a U-pick bouquet to take home.

Registration: Pre-registration required.

$25 SFA members (Members must log in to see member pricing. Learn more about joining SFA here.)
$35 nonmembers

Refunds for cancellations can be requested up to 48 hours prior to the event.

Farm Sol Pasture Walk

Monday, July 28, 2025   3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Farm Sol, 4663 Independence Rd, Saginaw, MN 55779

Join us for this on-farm Pasture Walk at Farm Sol, a regenerative sheep and vegetable farm in Saginaw, MN.

The event is hosted by the Lake Superior Sustainable Farming Association in partnership with the South St. Louis Soil and Water Conservation District.

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.

Registration: The event is free and open to the public. Advance registration is encouraged, but walk-ups are welcome.

Climate Smart Seedling Production Field Day

Saturday, Aug 02, 2025, 10:00 a.m.—1:00 p.m.
North Shore AgroEcology Center, 6783 S Silver Hill Drive Finland, MN 55603

Climate Smart Seedling Production Field Day

Saturday, Aug 02, 2025, 10:00AM—1:00PM

North Shore AgroEcology Center, 6783 S Silver Hill Drive Finland, MN 55603

Come and learn about the work of the Farm & Forest Growers Cooperative, a group of small-scale farmers and nursery-people producing Climate Smart Tree Seedlings for Minnesota woodland owners and forest restoration organizations.

We will visit three different growing operations around Finland, MN, and discuss, 1) why Climate Smart Trees are important, 2) what it means to be a grower, 3) how to get involved (as a grower, seed collector, seedling buyer or just a general supporter).

Light snacks and beverages will be provided. We will start at the AgroEcology Center, then visit Round River Farm and then Maxwell’s Nursery, all a short drive from each other.

Registration:
$10 for SFA members
$15 for nonmembers
Pre-registration is requested, though walkups are welcome.
Members must log in to see member pricing. Learn more about joining SFA here.

This is a 101-level event.

This event is hosted in collaboration with the Farm and Forest Growers Cooperative.

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Harvest Festival

September 6, 2025   10 AM - 4 PM

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!

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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LAKE SUPERIOR ROOTS & RECIPES

- Planting, Cooking & Eating -

Featuring recipes, cooking tips, and information about our local food system.

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.

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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.

Chapter Leadership

    • Chair: Mehgan Blair
    • Vice Chair: Joel Rosen
    • Secretary: Emily Richey
    • Treasurer: Kyle Cook
    • Chapter Delegate: Caroline Hegstrom
    • Chapter Manager: Julie Allen:
      lakesuperior@sfa-mn.org

 

    • Jadell Cavallin
    • Michelle Boyechko
    • Pete Boyechko
    • Kayla Pridemore
    • Kyle Hildebrant
    • Emily Beaton
    • Dennis Thielke
    • Cameron Gustafson
    • Peter Taylor