May New Member Happy Hour
New Member Welcome Happy Hour (virtual) Are you new to Minnesota Farmers Union? Our team would like to extend a warm welcome and invite you to join us for a casual virtual happy hour with MFU staff. Being a new member of an organization can be intimidating, but everyone here is friendly, eager to get…
Dairy Cow Quadricentennial
Dodge County Fairgrounds 100 11th St NE, Kasson, MN, United StatesCelebrate the 400th anniversary of the dairy cow arriving at Plymouth Colony June 6-7 at the Dodge County Fairgrounds in Kasson. There is a showmanship and fitting contest on June 6 and a Holstein Show, Colored Breeds Show and Supreme Drive on June 7. The dairy show is open to all Minnesota FFA members in…
17 Rooms – West Central Minnesota
University of Minnesota, Morris 600 E. Fourth St., Morris, MN, United StatesMinnesota Farmers Union Vice President Anne Schwagerl and Climate and Working Lands Director Ariel Kagan are hosting a room at the 17 Rooms – West Central Minnesota event June 12 at the University of Minnesota Morris campus. 17 Rooms is a process to help communities advance practical next steps toward local priorities for the Sustainable…
Pizza night at the Stone Creek Farm
Stone Creek Farm 20382 310th St., Shafer, MN, United StatesEnjoy an evening with fellow members at Stone Creek Farm, 20382 310th St., Shafer, from 5 to 8 p.m. June 15. There will be a short tour of the peach, plum and apricot orchards. Woodfired pizza + treats for all. Please leave your pets at home. An RSVP would be helpful for planning. Call or…
Human Resources Lunch and Learn with Nancy Miller
ZoomWhat: Human Resources Lunch and Learn with Nancy Miller When: Noon to 1 p.m. June 20 on Zoom Topics include: Employee Onboarding Checklist Focus on Four Laws: Minnesota Earned Safe and Sick Time of 2023 and 2024; Minnesota Wage Theft Act of 2019; Women’s Economic Security Act (WESA), which includes federal and state wage disclosure…
Lakes Area Sustainability Fest
Northland Arboretum 14250 Conservation Drive, Baxter, MN, United StatesThe Lakes Area Sustainability Fest is a community centered event focused on sustainability in the Central Minnesota region. The event is organized by Regional Sustainable Development Partnerships Coordinators through the University of Minnesota Extension. The purpose of this event is to provide an opportunity for the Lakes Area community to engage with local organizations and…
Kanabec County Farmers Union Convention
Ripka home 1215 130th Ave., Ogilvie, MN, United StatesAs a grassroots policy organization, annual county conventions are the building blocks of MFU policy. It is the participation of members, through attending and bringing forth resolutions, that gives us a strong voice in St. Paul. The Kanabec County Farmers Union Convention is 6 p.m. July 9 at 1215 130th Ave., Ogilvie. It will be…
Membership Engagement Committee meeting
The Membership Engagement Committee meets at 7 p.m. July 9. There will be a brief check-in with members before moving to a discussion with membership outreach coordinators. The purpose of the Membership Engagement Committee is to build upon the strength and potential of Minnesota Farmers Union membership through: Engaging members and creating opportunities for current…
Stearns County Farmers Union Convention
Greenwald Pub 310 1st Ave N, Greenwald, United StatesAs a grassroots policy organization, annual county conventions are the building blocks of MFU policy. It is the participation of members, through attending and bringing forth resolutions, that gives us a strong voice in St. Paul. The Stearns County Farmers Union Convention is 7 p.m. Aug. 19 at Greenwald Pub. Call Stearns County President Mike…