CENTRAL CHAPTER
Welcome to the Central Chapter
Connect with SFA Central Chapter
- Like the Central Chapter page on Facebook.
- Email central@sfa-mn.org or call (844) 922.5573 ext. 704.
- Chapter Coordinator: Kathleen Morris
Mini-grant applications for Central Chapter members
We are here to plant the seed in your minds to champion your sustainable and regenerative efforts. No one knows better than farmers who roll up their sleeves and help other farmers that change is motivating, but financially challenging.
Others have observed that as well. Inspired by actual SFA events, a philanthropic organization was moved by SFA’s mission to transform agriculture one farm at a time. They decided to invest in farmers helping farmers within our chapters, and in turn, impact farming practices. Bottom line: thanks to their gift, we have dollars to share with you.
Let’s prime the pump. Would you benefit from help getting seeds for cover crops or hazelnut bushes for your permaculture project? Are you stalemated because you need a chicken plucker or a portable scale for your livestock? We’ve got mini-grant opportunities for active Central Chapter members to help you within our Seeds of Sustainability-Roots for Resiliency and Tool Share Cost Share projects.
Dollars will be given AND need to be used this year.
Applications are now open.
Move fast. We anticipate that grant dollars will be awarded quickly.
Get excited. And let’s get going.
Upcoming Events
More events to be announced soon.
Salsa Fest 2027
Date to be announced soon.
Become a Member
Renew or start your membership below.
Be sure to select "Central Chapter" as your chapter on the membership form.
Check out the SFA Marketplace!
SFA members are posting opportunities and items for sale
Chapter Leadership
Chapter Board of Directors
- Chairperson: Michael Dalquist
- State Board Delegate: Judy Worm
- Treasurer: Joy Hoppe
- Secretary: Margaret Bresnahan
- Vickie Kettlewell
- Amy Jo Beebe
- John Steckelberg
- Loretta Steckelberg
- Tyler Carlson
- Anthony Adams
- Ben Koser
- Coordinator: Kathleen Morris
Biochar Committee
- Tyler Carlson, SFA Central Chapter
- Joe Luetmer, SFA Central Chapter
- Kyle McClure, SFA Central Chapter
- Vickie Kettlewell, SFA Central Chapter
- Robert Pennington, Epiphyte Environmental Services
- Nick Vetsch, MN Composting Council
- Samantha Hunt, University of Minnesota Intern
Hosted by SFA's Central Chapter, 2022 Salsa Fest was held in Wadena -- visit the official Salsa Fest webpage HERE.
Central member Dayle Reinke shares how her experiences at the SFA Annual Conference over the years encouraged her to grow her family farm and live their dream in this new video.
