Pasture Walk Series #1: Circle K Ranch - Sustainable Farming Association Join SFA for our first third Thursday pasture walk of the season! Keith Olsen and his family have been making intentional changes at Circle K Ranch to transition their operation into a more profitable...

...grazing, Circle K Ranch has improved soil health lowered costs, and increased profitability.

It's free to attend! Learn more and register at sfa-mn.org/.../pasture-...

This is a promotional graphic for the Sustianable Farming Association's 2026 Pasture Walk Series. It is advertising for Pasture Walk #1 at Circle K Ranch. Text reads "Thursday, April 23. 6:00-8:00 PM. Circle K Ranch, Canby, MN." The graphic also includes an illustrated landscape of rolling pastures and the silhouettes of cows and a person in a cowboy hat walking through the field.

Come walk the pastures along the Lac qui Parle River from 6-8 on 4/23! See firsthand how thoughtful grazing management and planning can work on your operation.

By converting cropland to perennial pasture, integrating annual forages, reducing inputs like pour-on dewormers, and implementing bale...

This graphic reads "Introducing: Kazoo Action Networking Group." It shows the SFA logo and four other images. One image shows three scientists in lab coats and safety glasses inspecting a kazoo. Another image shows two farmers in a field looking at a fresh-picked kazoo. Another image shows farmers in a garage with curing garlic and kazoos hanging from the rafters. There is also a circular graphic of a cow and a chicken in pasture, both playing kazoos. All the images clearly have kazoos cut and pasted into them. Happy April Fool's Day!

We are proud to announce that a new SFA Networking Group is assisting researchers from CFANS and the U of M School of Music on developing sustainable practices for the cultivation and marketing of non-GMO traditional kazoos.

Read all about it on our blog! sfa-mn.org/introducing-...

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What a delight to run into one of our new board directors, Kim Melton, at an NRCS committee meeting today!

Sustainable farmers find common ground with Temple Grandin The activist who transformed livestock handling at Cargill and other companies links her autism to her breakthrough ideas about agriculture.

It was a joy having Dr. Temple Grandin join us earlier this month for the Midwest Grazing & Soil Health Summit. We're pretty tickled with her appreciation for our "one farm at a time" approach.

Read on MinnPost: www.minnpost.com/greater-minn...

Our first podcast episode of 2026 features the story of Ethan Johnson and the new Amo Creamery near Windom.

Ethan shares how he was gradually drawn "like a magnet" back to the farm to build a community-tied creamery from the ground up.

Listen where you get your podcasts, or dirtrichmn.podbean.com!

Four New Board Members Elected - Sustainable Farming Association The Sustainable Farming Association of Minnesota’s (SFA) Board of Directors has elected four new at-large Directors. These four leaders hold diverse experience in farming, food systems, conservation, ...

Our Board of Directors has elected four new at-large Directors: Mika Thuening, Timothy Usset, Melissa Driscoll, and Kim Melton.

We are delighted to have these folks' deep farmer-centered experience and practical leadership added to our Board. Join us in welcoming them! sfa-mn.org/new-board-me...

Book Signing & Documentary Screening with Dr. Temple Grandin - Sustainable Farming Association Join us for a special evening with Dr. Temple Grandin! We invite the public to join us for this free, ticketed portion of the Midwest Grazing & Soil Health Summit at the Brau Performing Arts Center in...

(2/2) After the book signing, we will enjoy the film An Open Door, followed by a Q&A with Dr. Grandin and executive producer John Festervand.

Tickets are free, but please register in advance to save your seat. Books will be available for purchase. sfa-mn.org/events/book-...

This is a promotional flyer for the Book Signing & Documentary Screening with Dr. Temple Grandin, hosted by the Sustainable Farming Association. We will begin the evening with a book signing with Dr. Temple Grandin at 7 PM, followed by a screening of An Open Door at 8 PM. Stick around after the film to enjoy a Q&A with Dr. Grandin and executive producer, John Festervand! It is free to attend. Register in advance to save your seat.

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Join us for a special evening with Dr. Temple Grandin!

We invite the community to a free book signing and documentary screening on Tuesday, March 3 at 7 PM at the Brau Performing Arts Center in Willmar.

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What a great day at the Central MN Farm Show! We have more free educational sessions in store for tomorrow, and we hope to see you there.
See the schedule: stcloudareachamber.com/central-mn-f...

Crow Wing River Basin Forage Council - Sustainable Farming Association Crow Wing River Basin Forage Council Learn, explore, and network Contact: foragecouncil@sfa-mn.org or 1.844.922.5573 Ext. 714. Since 2000, Crow Wing River Basin Forage Council, a Networking Group of t...

Have you saved your seat at the Forage Council's winter meeting this Wednesday in Staples?

The workshop features Dallas Mount of Ranching For Profit, and is sure to be a valuable day of peer-to-peer learning and discussion. Don't miss out!

Learn more and register: sfa-mn.org/forage-counc...

Midwest Grazing & Soil Health Summit - Sustainable Farming Association Midwest Grazing & Soil Health Summit March 3 & 4, 2026 Willmar Conference Center Willmar, Minnesota Register Day Hour Minute Second Registration Members: $170 Nonmembers: $190 One-day only: $125 Stude...

Find everything you need to know and register at sfa-mn.org/midwest-graz...

This is a promotional graphic for the Sustainable Farming Association's Midwest Grazing & Soil Health Summit. The event will be held on March 3 & 4 2026 in Willmar, Minnesota. There is a photo of one of the keynote speakers, Keith Berns of Green Cover, on the graphic. He is wearing a black polo shirt with "Green Cover" embroidered on it and smiling for the camera.

The Midwest Grazing & Soil Health Summit is just a month away! We have a couple important updates:

1. The entire session schedule is now available online! Scope it out to see what's in store.

2. Discounted lodging in our room block is available through 2/9. Be sure to book your room ASAP.

Our biggest gathering of the year is THIS Saturday in St. Joseph!

Come for the camaraderie, stay for the wisdom of our sustainable ag community. We look forward to hosting you.

Register in advance: www.sfa-mn.org/conference

Sustainable Farm Law 101 for Farmers Understand the essentials of Farm Law to navigate producers' rights and responsibilities in sustainable agriculture.

Farm Commons is a fantastic resource for farmers in Minnesota and beyond! You can read about some of their latest developments in this Morning Ag Clips article:

www.morningagclips.com/sustainable-...

Minnesota climate-smart food systems The U.S. EPA has awarded Minnesota $200 million to cut climate pollution from our state’s food systems through the Climate Pollution Reduction Grants program.

If you grow, produce, transport, process, ship, deliver or otherwise use equipment/vehicles in MN food systems, check out this new grant to replace gas or diesel-powered equipment/vehicles with zero emission equipment + related infrastructure: www.pca.state.mn.us/air-water-la...

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Reminder: Apply for our Urban Farm Conservation Mini-grant by Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025. Up to $5,000 available for commercial urban farmers in Minnesota to implement conservation practices. 🌍 🚰

🔗 www.mda.state.mn.us/urban-farm-conservation-...

Midwest Grazing & Soil Health Summit - Sustainable Farming Association Midwest Grazing & Soil Health Summit March 3 & 4, 2026 Willmar Conference Center Willmar, Minnesota Register Day Hour Minute Second Registration Early Bird Members (through Dec. 8, 2025): $150 Regular...

We hope you can join us in Willmar on March 3 & 4, 2026. Learn more and register at sfa-mn.org/midwest-graz...

This is a promotional graphic for the Midwest Grazing & Soil Health Summit. Dr. Temple Grandin stands in a field with mountains in the background. She is wearing her signature cowgirl shirt and scarf. Text reads: March 3 & 4, Willmar, MN, Featuring Dr. Temple Grandin. Photo by Rosalie Winard. Register at sfa-mn.org.

SFA Members: Today is your LAST DAY to get the Early Bird Deal when you register for the Midwest Grazing & Soil Health Summit!
Dr. Temple Grandin and Keith Berns will deliver powerful keynote and breakout sessions, alongside local graziers like Jason Luhman and Jason Cavadini. More TBA!

This is a graphic with a lot of text and a few pictures. The pictures show images of various farmers and agriculture professionals presenting and chatting. The text reads: "Sustainable Farming Association's Annual Conference. Saturday, February 7. College of Saint Benedict, St. Joseph, Minnesota."

Join us in February for a full day of farmer-led education, networking, and camaraderie. Sessions to be announced soon!

Registration and sponsorship opportunities available on our website.

The Early Bird discount for SFA members ends Monday, December 8. Save your seat today!

sfa-mn.org/midwest-graz...

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Thank you for your generosity this Give to the Max season. With memberships and gifts combined, 36 folks raised $7,200 for SFA! We are always thankful for your support. Have a lovely holiday week.

Support SUSTAINABLE FARMING ASSOCIATION on GiveMN SFA is an inclusive farmer network organization, teaching innovative methods that protect Minnesota's food-producing resources. From urban farmers to rural grain producers, SFA promotes soil health an...

You can support farmers like Jayna by making a gift or becoming a member today for Give to the Max!

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SFA is transforming agriculture, one farm at a time.

Since our beginning during the Farm Crisis of the 1980's, our farmer-led approach to education has supported farmers across the state in stewarding our land, air, and water while feeding their communities.

Take it from Jayna: SFA grows farmers.

Support SUSTAINABLE FARMING ASSOCIATION on GiveMN SFA is an inclusive farmer network organization, teaching innovative methods that protect Minnesota's food-producing resources. From urban farmers to rural grain producers, SFA promotes soil health an...

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Midwest Grazing & Soil Health Summit - Sustainable Farming Association Midwest Grazing & Soil Health Summit March 3 & 4, 2026 Willmar Conference Center Willmar, Minnesota Register Day Hour Minute Second Registration Early Bird Members (through Dec. 8, 2025): $150 Regular...

SFA members can get the Early Bird Deal through December 8. Register early and save $40!
sfa-mn.org/midwest-graz...

This is a promotional graphic for the Midwest Grazing & Soil Health Summit, hosted by the Sustainable Farming Association. There is a large picture of Dr. Temple Grandin standing in a field with her signature embroidered cowgirl shirt and a red scarf. The event takes place in Willmar, Minnesota on March 3rd and 4th. Registration is available at https://sfa-mn.org/midwest-grazing-and-soil-health-summit/

We are so pleased to announce that registration for the 2026 Midwest Soil Health Summit is OPEN!

Save your seat for impactful sessions with Dr. Temple Grandin, Keith Berns, Jared Luhman, Jason Cavadini, and more to be announced.

Announce Dr. Temple Grandin as a keynote speaker - check.

Announce Keith Berns of Green Cover Seed as our second keynote speaker - check.

Open registration for the 2026 Midwest Grazing & Soil Health Summit - check...out our website next week!

We hope you can join us March 3 & 4 in Willmar, Minn.

Harvest Celebration: Growing Profit & Conservation Together - Sustainable Farming Association Join us for a hands-on, farmer-focused workshop celebrating the 2025 growing season and planning for a more profitable 2026. This event brings together local farmers, farm advisors, and practical tool...

It's free to attend, and we'll provide the lunch! Weather permitting, we'll also get a field tour at Ryan & Michael Hough's nearby farm.

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