Sustainable Farming Association (SFA MN)

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We’re excited about this new partnership with @powerflexsupply, it’s a natural fit for our network. Access your discount code in your membership confirmation email or on the "Members-Only" page when you log into our website.

SFA Members, have you heard the good news? Starting this year, all SFA members have the benefit of a 15% discount code with @powerflexsupply! Save money on your fencing supplies with this annual, non-transferable discount.

New year, new dues, and a new benefit for SFA members! If you haven't become a member yet, it's the perfect time to do so. Dues go up on January 31, but the benefits start now! Learn more: sfa-mn.org/new-year-new-d…

SFA Chapters are gearing up for their annual meetings across the state. All are open to members and nonmembers alike, and of course, most serve food. Learn more and get signed up on our event calendar! sfa-mn.org/events/

Produce & specialty crop growers, have you applied for the Marketing Assistance for Specialty Crops (MASC) program yet? The deadline is this Friday, January 10! Go Farm Connect has compiled helpful resources and a recorded webinar to get you rolling at gofarmconnect.org/general-8

We got some great news this week! 🥳 With this grant support from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, we look forward to expanding our technical assistance for implementing regenerative grazing practices! @NFWFnews

Manure Management & Cover Crops: Practical Strategies for Dairy Success - 1/25 in Alexandria. This free workshop is aimed at helping dairy producers maximize on-farm resources to improve productivity and profitability. And, lunch is on us! Register: sfa-mn.org/events/manure-…

Our Early Bird Deal for the Midwest Grazing & Soil Health Summit ends this Sunday, 1/5! With speakers like Jim Gerrish, Melinda Sims, Brett McRae and others, you won't want to miss this impactful two-day event! Learn more and register at sfa-mn.org/midwest-grazin…

Do you raise or want to raise livestock for the purpose of achieving land management goals or for conservation? Please complete this survey to help the Ecological Service Livestock Network coordinators learn how to best provide support and education: umn.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4U…. .

At the very least, you're going to learn where not to put a port-a-potty. dirtrichmn.podbean.com

Come and get it! Planning to host an event on your farm can quickly become complicated, even as a one-off. site planning, food and health regulations, risk management and liability, ticketing, vendors and more in Ep. 75: dirtrichmn.podbean.com @RtCountryside @MNFarmersUnion

Tonight at 6 PM: Specialty Crop growers can learn about a new federal funding opportunity -- most growers will be eligible! Application deadline is Jan. 8, 2025, so now is the time to get started.

Learn about this program on a webinar with Go Farm Connect, a rep from the USDA, and Erik Heimark this Thursday, Dec. 19 from 6-8 PM: gofarmconnect.org/event-details-…

Specialty crop growers! There is a new program from the @usdaFSA through which any farmer growing specialty crops in 2025 is eligible for funding to help get these crops to market. The application period closes Jan. 8 2025. Most growers will be eligible! 1/2

These two do incredible work in their communities that ripples across the state, cultivating meaningful relationships among people, food, & the land. Click the link to read about Naima, Lynn and the other honorees, and enjoy some interviews filmed at their beautiful farms.

A warm congratulations to Naima Dhore (Central Chapter) and Lynn Mizner (Greater Mille Lacs Chapter) for receiving the Virginia McKnight Binger Heart of Community Honor! @naimasfarm @ChengwatanaF mcknight.org/news-ideas/sev…

Find answers to your most pressing soil mgmt questions 🤔 at the 20th Soil Mgmt Summit, Jan 29-30, Mankato, MN! Experienced farmers, researchers, and advisors are ready to share their knowledge about #Covercrops #Tillage #SoilBiology Visit: z.umn.edu/SMSinfo @MnSoil @UMNext

Brrr! Important cold weather safety info from @UMNExt: morningagclips.com/bring-on-the-c…

Midwest Grazing & Soil Health Summit registration is open! This year’s Summit is shaping up to be one of our best yet, and we're thrilled to have Jim Gerrish share his expertise with our community as a keynote speaker. Learn more and save your seat at sfa-mn.org/midwest-grazin…