The Latest from SFA
Heading to the Central Minnesota Farm Show?
Us too! We are looking forward to hosting a series of educational sessions at the 59th Annual Central MN Farm Show in St. Cloud on February 24 & 25th.
SFA staff and friends will address topics like alternative forages, battling buckthorn, raising pastured pork, homesteading, and more!
New tickets for the Midwest Grazing & Soil Health Summit
One-day tickets and student rates are now available for the Midwest Grazing & Soil Health Summit!
Join us for an unforgettable Summit with Dr. Temple Grandin, Keith Berns, Jared Luhman, Jason Cavadini, and Caitlin Word, as well as many other Midwest farmers and expert presenters!
Register today to join us in Willmar, Minnesota on March 3 & 4.
Winter Meetings
Winter weather doesn't stop our chapters and networking groups from getting together.
Check out our event calendar to find annual meetings near you -- it's a great opportunity to plug into your local sustainable ag network!
Principles of Soil Health
Soil health is foundational to all of SFA's work.
Keep the Soil Covered
Build and maintain vegetation.
Limit Disturbance
Minimize or eliminate mechanical and chemical soil disturbance.
Build Diversity
Manage to increase plant, microbe, livestock and wildlife diversity.
Living Root
Keep living plants in the soil as much as possible.
Integrate Livestock
Healthy soils require appropriate livestock integration.
Context
Apply these principles within your unique operation.
Soil Health Principles
Healthy soil is fundamental. Our health, wealth, and future depends on the ecosystem beneath our feet. SFA's work promotes agricultural community and prosperity through soil health.
We provide consulting and technical assistance as well as educational and networking opportunities to farmers and landowners in the areas of grazing, dairy, cropping, silvopasture, and fruit and vegetable production.