CROW RIVER
Welcome to the Crow River Chapter
Encompassing a diverse part of the state that includes the western Twin Cities metro and the rural counties to the west, Crow River offers opportunites for farmers, sustainable farming supporters and consumers to participate in a vital and active organization. We represent not only the more "traditional" farmers - dairy, grains, etc. - but also a wide range of thriving specialty and niche market farmers: CSAs, goats, sheep, poultry, herbs, garlic, restaurant and co-op produce, etc. We have an emphasis on education in sustainable practices and an impressive roster of events, including farm tours, the Crow River Chapter Annual Meeting, the Minnesota Garlic Festival, and our popular social gatherings.
Jerry Ford at crowriver@sfa-mn.org or 1.844.922.5573 Ext. 705.
Join the Crow River Chapter Facebook group.
Upcoming Events
From Seed to Community
Minnesota Native Pollinator Plant Seed Saving & Growing
Gibbs Farm
2097 Larpenteur Ave W, Saint Paul, MN 55113
Join farmers, educators, and conservation leaders for a hands-on train‑the‑trainer workshop focused on seed saving and expanding gardens and landscapes that support pollinators while protecting Minnesota’s water and soil resources. Participants will gain practical skills in collecting, cleaning, and sowing native wildflower and grass seeds, and will learn how to teach these techniques in their own communities.
Community garden organizers, farm managers and conservation professionals are all encouraged to register.
Advance registration is required. To make this workshop more accessible, we are offering a reduced-cost option alongside the full-cost registration. Please select the ticket that's affordable for you:
- $25 (covers lunch and material costs)
- $45 (supports the full cost of the event, including materials, lunch, speakers, and facilitators)
This event is hosted by the MN SEED Project, Sustainable Farming Association and University of Minnesota Extension with funding provided by NCR SARE.
To Register, click HERE.
Minnesota Garlic Festival
Become a Member
Renew or start your membership below.
Be sure to select "Crow River Chapter" on the membership form.
Chapter Leadership
- Susan Anderson, President
- Dale Woodbeck, Chapter Delegate, Treasurer
- Tim "Red" Kirkman, Secretary
- Mark Anema
- Chris Kudrna
- Josh Borrell, Vice President
- Jerry Ford, Chapter Coordinator
More from Crow River Chapter
- "How to Cook a Chicken" instructions now available - just cluck on the title
- Crow River SFA Ketchup Case Study
"Eat Crow" Winter 2022 Chapter Newsletter, click HERE.
"La Vie in Rows"
A Series on Caterpillar Tunnels & Soil Health, by Sarah Lindblom
Click
HERE
