Support SFA this Give to the Max Day!

It’s nearly time for Minnesota’s state-wide giving holiday: Give to the Max! We are thrilled to share that a group of generous board directors, staff, and donors have put up $5,000 to match your donations, dollar for dollar. Click here to give.

The official Give to the Max day is scheduled for November 21, but early giving is already underway. This year SFA is focusing our Give to the Max contributions on a critical, but often overlooked need – general operating funds.

SFA is known for being nimble and quick to respond to the changing needs of farmers, an ability that is driven by dedicated staff and essential projects supported by general (aka not restricted to a particular grant program) funds. While grant funding provide valuable fuel for specified programs, your support of our general fund gives SFA the flexibility to respond to urgent needs, adapt to changing circumstances, and ensure our core services remain strong and sustainable no matter what the future holds.

Why is general funding so important?

• Flexibility to Act Quickly: General fund donations allow us to allocate resources where they are needed most—whether it’s scaling up programs in response to growing demand, covering unexpected costs, or addressing critical operational needs that ensure long-term success.
• Sustaining Essential Services: Your contribution helps support the backbone of the organization: staff, infrastructure, and day-to-day operations. These elements are crucial to delivering high-quality services and maintaining our commitment to our members.
• Greater Efficiency: With fewer restrictions on how funds are used, we can maximize our impact, ensuring that every dollar goes toward advancing our mission, not just the designated projects.

General Funds Spotlight: Katie Feterl

Many of you are already familiar with Katie Feterl, SFA’s Communications Director. But did you know that much of her work is supported by our general fund?

Whether it’s connecting members with vital resources and news through our CONNECT newsletter, co-leading our Twin Cities Metro Growers Network, or answering your questions about registrations and events, Katie’s contribution to transforming agriculture one farm at a time is made possible by support from our general fund.

Support the Backbone of SFA

Your contribution helps support the backbone of the organization: staff, infrastructure, and day-to-day operations. These elements are crucial to delivering high-quality services and maintaining our commitment to our members. Your generosity empowers us to not only maintain but also grow our impact, allowing us to better serve our farmer-to-farmer network and continue transforming agriculture, one farm at a time.

We invite you to join us in this vital work by contributing to our general fund. Your Give to the Max gift—of any size—will have a lasting effect, enabling us to continue meeting the needs of our farmer network, both now and in the future.

Give via SFA’s website or on GiveMN.org today!