Current & Upcoming

Veterinary Discussion – East Central Chapter Meeting

Mar 24, 2024 1:00PM—3:00PM

North Branch MN Library 6355 379th St, North Branch, MN 55056

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Dr. Megan and Dr. Lily are both Vets at Northern Veterinary Services in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin. Northern Veterinary Services works exclusively with livestock, specializing in care for dairy and beef cattle, goats, sheep and cervids. Dr. Megan and Dr. Lily will be joining us for a discussion on the new regulations regarding over the…

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Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop

Mar 24, 2024 1:30PM—3:30PM

Little Elk Organic Farm 207 W 6th St Randall, MN 56475

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Michael Dalquist from Little Elk Oranic Farm and the Central Chapter will be presenting a class where you will be taught the basics of pruning your fruit trees. Pruning is very important for training your tree to grow properly, eliminating unproductive branches, and helping prevent disease. While you're pruning your trees, you may also select…

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Cafe Chat – Dairy Grazing Apprenticeship and On-Farm Consulting

Mar 27, 2024 12:00PM—1:30PM

Wooden Nickel Burgers & Brew 448 W Main St. Marshall, MN 56258

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Join SFA at the Wooden Nickel Burgers & Brew (Marshall) on Wednesday, March 27 from 12-1:30 p.m. for lunch and a casual conversation featuring the Dairy Grazing Apprenticeship Program as well as SFA’s popular On-Farm Consulting services. Come to this informal gathering for lunch and a chance to have a direct conversation with SFA’s experts: Angie Walter, Dairy Farmer…

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Western Chapter Monthly Meeting

Apr 02, 2024 7:30PM

Zoom

The Western Chapter of SFA meets virtually on the first Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. Contact Peter Schwagerl at western@sfa-mn.org for Zoom link.

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GML Chapter Networking Night

Apr 04, 2024 5:30PM—7:30PM

Block North Brew Pub 302 Minnesota Ave N Aitkin, MN 56431

The first Thursday of every month, Greater Mille Lacs Chapter folks are welcome to come to Block North Brew Pub for casual networking nights beginning at 5:45. Come when you can.   Address: 302 Minnesota Ave N Aitkin, MN 56431   SFA staff and volunteers occasionally take photos during our workshops, cafe chats and field days for…

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Regenerative Agriculture Conference – “Litter the land with livestock”

Apr 10, 2024 9:30AM—3:30PM

Braham Event Center 655 8th Street SW Braham, MN

The East Central Chapter of SFA is announcing the Regenerative Agriculture Conference being held at the Braham Event Center (655 8th Street SW, Braham, MN) on Wednesday April 10, 2024 from 9:30am to 3:30pm. Regenerative Agriculture Conference: Litter the landscape with livestock is organized and hosted by East Central Chapter members Craig and Vicki Trytten. They have…

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Let’s Farm Well Retreat

Apr 11, 2024 3:00PM—Apr 12, 2024 3:00PM

Abbey of the Hills Retreat Center 46561 147th Street Marvin, SD 57251

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We’re farmers because we love farming – and yet there can be intense emotional and mental stress.  Every farmer faces tasks that must accomplished, under conditions that cannot always be controlled. Are you looking for ways to actively decrease your mental or financial farm-related stress? Maybe you’d like to get away before the busy Spring…

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“Roots So Deep” Documentary Showing

Apr 12, 2024 5:00PM—9:00PM

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Join the Forage Council to watch the documentary “Roots So Deep.” We’ll have two locations to watch from: Hunt Utilities Group in Pine River and M State in Wadena. Following the film, we’ll enjoy a virtual Q&A with producer Peter Byck. Watch the trailer here: https://youtu.be/3PpPmkSAiEw This event is free to attend. Registration is requested, and walkups are welcome.…

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“Three Crucial Steps to Build Your Profitable Farm” with Charlotte Smith

Apr 18, 2024 8:00AM—5:00PM

College of Saint Benedict 37 College Ave S St. Joseph, MN 56374

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 “Three Crucial Steps to Build Your Profitable Farm: Strategies to find loyal customers who value your products and come back season after season” — Charlotte Smith will lead this full-day workshop in St. Joseph, Minn. on Thursday, April 18. Do any of the following describe you? There always seems to be more money going out than…

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Water & Soil Resources Discussion – East Central Chapter Meeting

Apr 28, 2024 1:00PM—3:00PM

North Branch MN Library 6355 379th St, North Branch, MN 55056

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Jennifer Hahn is the Federal Conservation Programs Coordinator for the MN Board of Water and Soil Resources. She works to optimize programs before they get to the local offices, and looks for and goes after new funding opportunities that could be helpful for local offices. She will be covering upcoming opportunities she sees with the funds…

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Past | Archive

Regenerative Silvopasture: Using Biochar and Seeding to Restore Oak Savanna and Forest

Mar 16, 2024 10:00AM—2:00PM

Gustafson Farm/Ranch 9160 Co. Rd. 40 New London, MN 56273

2024 Midwest Soil Health Summit

Mar 13, 2024 12:00PM—Mar 14, 2024 5:00PM

Courtyard Marriot: 901 Raintree Rd Mankato, MN 56001

Maple Syruping with the Twin Cities Metro Growers Network – Sold out

Mar 11, 2024 2:00PM—4:00PM

Coon Rapids, MN 55433

Crow River Winter Coffee Social #4

Mar 09, 2024 9:00AM—10:30AM

Mocha Monkey 115 S. Olive St. Waconia, MN 55387

Central Chapter Annual Meeting and Breakfast Social

Mar 09, 2024 8:00AM—12:00PM

Sprout MN 609 13th Ave NE Little Falls, MN 56345

GML Chapter Networking Night

Mar 07, 2024 5:30PM—7:30PM

Block North Brew Pub 302 Minnesota Ave N Aitkin, MN 56431