Annual Conference

2014 Annual Conference Registration Now Open

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Our 2014 Annual Conference is set for Feb. 8 at the College of Saint Benedict in St. Joseph. Registration is NOW OPEN. Cost is just $35 for SFA members and $45 for nonmembers through Aug. 3A founding concept of SFA is that there is wisdom in the community, so you’ll help to determine and lead the sessions, which will include casual but focused networking conversations on topics that you choose. Using an online voting system (click here or see below), SFA members can choose session topics; we’ll analyze the data and create the schedule around your wishes. We want your input; you can even add your own ideas.

The venue at St. Ben’s will be a familiar, centrally located one that’s easily accessible. Lunch is not included with your registration; instead, attendees will enjoy a lengthy break where they can eat at St. Ben’s, walk to one of the restaurants in St. Joe, or bring a sack lunch. The idea is to give our members the freedom to network at their own pace, however and wherever they like, and to take advantage of the quaint surroundings.

Family programming is returning, so that the ENTIRE farm family can come enjoy and learn from our Farmer-to-Farmer showcase. Admission for children ages 3-12 is just $10, while kids under 3 are free.

Remember the gray Farmer-to-Farmer T-shirts from the 2013 Annual Conference (right)? They’re specially priced at just $15 when you register online for the 2104 Annual Conference.

Want the T-shirt for free? Volunteer at the 2014 Annual Conference – it’s not too early to sign up. Contact Volunteer Coordinator Karen Couné at karencounegmailcom  (karencounegmailcom)   or 612.202.7201.

 

 

Thanks for coming • 2013

Feb. 15-16, 2013 • Minnesota Landscape Arboretum • Chaska, MN

Our 2013 Annual Conference had plenty of informative sessions, farmer networking, chef demonstrations, and food and drink.

Many attendees noted the excellent lineup of educational sessions during the two-day event – sharing knowledge is one of the main goals of the Annual Conference, so we were especially happy to receive such feedback.

Got thoughts on the 2013 Annual Conference? Things you liked or disliked? We’d love to hear them, as your feedback helps us plan future conferences to meet our members’ needs. Email your thoughts to Jason Walker, SFA communications coordinator, at jasonsfa-mnorg  (jasonsfa-mnorg)  .

To peruse the 2013 Annual Conference schedule of events, click here.

Missed your chance to volunteer at the Annual Conference and receive a super-exclusive SFA T-shirt? Contact Volunteer Coordinator Karen Couné and let her know you would like to participate next year. She can be reached at karencounegmailcom  (karencounegmailcom)   or 612.202.7201.

Scenes from the 2013 Annual Conference

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