Sustainable Farming Association

@sfa-mn.org

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Transforming agriculture, one farm at a time. Farmer-to-farmer, Minnesota nonprofit. www.sfa-mn.org

A family sits at a long wooden table and smiles for the camera at Wooden Hill Brewing Company. They've just finished a meal.
This graphic has three panels of images: a lush pasture before grazing, a cow grazing on pasture, and the trampled pasture after grazing.
This is an image of cows grazing in the distance on a lush pasture. Text overlaying the image reads "Stock Density Management in Action. From 5,000 pounds per acre to 100,000 pounds per acre. August 11. 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Great Heritage Farms."
Black eyed susans in a field.
This picture shows a group of people out in the field for a workshop. There is a fence post in the foreground, and about a dozen people gathered together out of focus in the background.
This is a promotional flyer for the pasture walk. The event will be held on Thursday, June 25 from 6 to 8 PM in Alexandria, Minnesota. All of the information is available at https://www.sfa-mn.org/inspire-events/8665
A man smiles and bends down to greet his livestock guardian dog. It's a very good dog! In the background, sheep and goats graze the pasture.
A man is teaching a small group of people wearing work gloves to set up a permanent livestock fence. They are looking at the wire, which has been connected to a fence post they put in the ground.
A small group of people bend over to inspect a temporary electric fence for managing pasture. They seem to be using devices to measure the charge running through the wire. They are in a grassy field.
A man and a woman stand in a pasture in conversation. There are goats and sheep grazing behind them.
Powerflex's logo with "Rotational Grazing Supply" in text below it.
A woman in a plaid shirt stands with her back to us. Her sleeves are rolled up and she is shielding her eyes as she looks out at a pasture full of goats.
Three cows stand next to each other in a green pasture. All three are curious about having their photo taken.
Several people stand in a pasture with cows and sheep of all ages.
Patrick Toomey stands in front of a screen with a slideshow presentation on it. He gestures towards it. The slide is titled "Mistakes I Have Made."
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.
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!
Two women stand smiling next to each other in front of a meeting room wall. Kim is about a foot taller than Lucinda.
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.
Five people stand smiling behind a table with a bright green tablecloth. The tablecloth is branded with the Sustainable Farming Association's logo. There are numerous printed resources, case studies, and information from the Sustainable Farming Association spread across the table.
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.
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.
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."
A herd of goats graze in a green pasture beneath trees. Text overlays the image that reads THANK YOU.
A smiling woman takes a selfie with several rows of green-filled raised garden beds behind her. Text reads: "Joining the SFA changed everything. It wasn't just a membership; it was instant access to two decades of proven local expertise. The education I received through their regional workshops --everything from advanced soil biology to direct-marketing strategies-- was immediately applicable. It cut years off my learning curve. -Jayna Larrea."
This is a picture of a smiling woman with long, dark hair in a blue vest standing next to a cow with long horns. They are in a pasture with trees. A quote reads: "I know that no matter where I live, I can count on SFA educational content and events to support me in producing healthy food and taking good care of our planet!" - Bianca Goncalves Da Costa. There is also a white SFA logo and Give to the Max logo on the photo.
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/
Two people sit at a table discussing conference handouts. Others have another conversation behind them. Everyone is wearing their Midwest winter plaid, hats, or other cozy attire.
A photo of a snowy landscape. Tall, thin pine trees line a snowy road. There is a bright sunny spot at the end of the path.
A snowy forest landscape -- tall pines line a path with sunlight at the end of it.
Two women are outside next to native Minnesota plants that are taller than they are. They are reaching to collect seeds.
A man in a brown vest points at a powerpoint presentation screen showing carrots, chickens, and cows.
The picture is of a fall field in Minnesota -- shades of brown and green in the tall plants, trees in the background changing colors. The land is on an incline, and a line of people trail up the hill.
A man with a bright green tshirt and a wide brimmed hat walks through a green pasture of dairy cows.
This is a text graphic advertising the Hands-On Market Gardening Field day. It also says: "From bed prep to garlic planting: Farm-tested methods you can use." There is an drawing of a bulb of garlic sitting behind one clove of garlic.
Jared Luhman, a man with a black t-shirt and ball cap, presents at a podium. The presentation shows a slide about cattle grazing cornstalks.
Temple Grandin, a woman with short, curly grey hair stands in a field. A breeze is blowing her hair and red neckerchief. She is wearing a long sleeve black "cowgirl" shirt with an intricate "bedazzled" design.
A small group of people harvest seeds from crispy and brown-looking plants in a field.
Three people with Farm Aid lanyards smile for a selfie. Two are employees of the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, one works for the Sustainable Farming Association.
This is a graphic for Farm Aid on September 20, 2025 in Minneapolis Minnesota. "40 years celebrating family farmers and homegrown food!" A list of performers is included. Full details are available at farmaid40.org.
Four mason jars holding water and various clumps of soil in different states sit on a table.
Four people clink their full beer glasses together around a barrel at Lift Bridge Brewing.
A graphic that reads: It's salsa time! Minnesota Salsa Fest: September 20, 2025. Burlington Northern Park, Wadena, Minnesota. 11 AM to 6 PM. The schedule is: Farm and Artisan Market, 10 AM to 4 PM. Salsa and Hot Sauce contest, 11:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Free activities for kids, 11 AM to 4 PM. Education hours: 11:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Live music and dance performances: 11 AM to 6 PM. Food trucks, ice cream, and beer: 11 AM to 6 PM. Info at www.sfa-mn.org/salsafest
This is a clip of the festival flyer and reads "Deep Roots Festival, Saturday September 13, 2025. 2:00 to 6:00 PM. North Circle Seeds, Vergas, Minnesota."
This is a picture of a woman in overalls, blue gloves, and a straw hat processing chickens in an industrial sink in an outbuilding. She appears to be washing plucked chicken carcasses.