MISSION, VISION, VALUES

MISSION

Transforming agriculture one farm at a time.

VISION

Our vision is a vibrant Midwest where regenerative farms, rural communities, and the land thrive.

VALUES

We are:



  • Welcoming
  • Nimble
  • Innovative
  • Collaborative

Organizational Equity Statement

Diverse farm communities are fundamental to sustainable agriculture, to a robust farmer-to-farmer network, and to a resilient food system. We, the Sustainable Farming Association of Minnesota, believe everyone has the potential and the right to become a sustainable farmer. We are committed to ensuring that SFA programs are welcoming and accessible to all by developing and advancing strategies to engage and support new and underserved farmers. We aim to cultivate a more diverse farm community and embrace the knowledge and experience of those most impacted by systemic inequaltiy and injustice in agriculture.


Adopted by the SFA Board, May 2022


Click here to view our Emerging Farmer Initiative Committee Report, published in June 2023.

The SFA Board of Directors has approved the USDA Legal Definition of Sustainable Agriculture as SFA's official definition. The USDA definition reads:

The term "sustainable agriculture" (U.S. Code Title 7, Section 3103) means an integrated system of plant and animal production practices having a site-specific application that will over the long-term:


  • Satisfy human food and fiber needs.
  • Enhance environmental quality and the natural resource base upon which the agriculture economy depends.
  • Make the most efficient use of nonrenewable resources and on-farm resources and integrate, where appropriate, natural biological cycles and controls.
  • Sustain the economic viability of farm operations.
  • Enhance the quality of life for farmers and society as a whole.


Click here to view the USDA definition on its website.

FAQs

  • Is SFA a government-affiliated organization?

    No. SFA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. We depend on public support for our operating budget – grants, donations, memberships, and event income.

  • Are donations to SFA tax-deductible?

    Yes, because of our 501(c)(3) status.

  • Are my SFA membership dues tax-deductible?

    Yes, they are.

  • Is my membership current? How do I donate? Am I in a chapter?

    Ever wonder whether your SFA membership is current? Want to make a sustaining tax-deductible contribution to SFA? Forget what upcoming SFA events for which you registered? Our website has a login feature that can provide answers to these questions. Create an account by clicking the login button in the top navigation bar our homepage. Then, once logged in, you can view your SFA membership, easily register for upcoming events, make a donation, check your chapter affiliation, and much more.