The Latest from SFA
SFA puts farmers first -- always. Our network of regional chapters, long-term public-sector partnerships, and small, nimble staff enable us to be uniquely responsive to the needs of our members.
Joining is easy, and according to our members, the connections they've made with fellow members are the biggest benefit to joining.
Conference registration is open, and members can get $25 off when they register in October.
SFA's 2027 Annual Conference is our largest member gathering and a joyful convening of Minnesota's sustainable ag community. Join us for a day dedicated to farmer-to-farmer education and networking!
Get your garlic for fall planting and for your kitchen! The 2026 Upper Midwest Garlic Growers Directory is full of local growers selling garlic for seed and for your pantry.
All growers are members of SFA. Get your bulbs before they're gone!
Principles of Soil Health
Soil Health is foundational to all of SFA’s work.
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.
Keep the Soil Covered
Build and maintain vegetation.
Limit Disturbances
Minimize or eliminate mechanical and chemical 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.
