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
RegisterDr. 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…
View MoreFruit Tree Pruning Workshop
Mar 24, 2024 1:30PM—3:30PM
Little Elk Organic Farm 207 W 6th St Randall, MN 56475
RegisterMichael 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…
View MoreCafe 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
RegisterJoin 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…
View MoreWestern 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.
View MoreGML 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…
View MoreRegenerative 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…
View MoreLet’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
RegisterWe’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…
View More“Roots So Deep” Documentary Showing
Apr 12, 2024 5:00PM—9:00PM
RegisterJoin 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.…
View More“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
Register“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…
View MoreWater & 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
RegisterJennifer 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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