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Tue, 04 May 2010 16:11:21 -0500

Start: 08/31/2010 - 4:10pm

End: 08/31/2010 - 4:10pm

Tuesday, August 31 at Carousel Park at the Minnesota State Fair. FFI: www.minnesotacooks.net.

Sunday, August 1 - Ottertail County Picnic, John Swartz's Farm, 51375 Rocky Ridge Road, Henning

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 10:29:44 -0500

Start: 08/01/2010 - 12:00pm

End: 08/01/2010 - 3:00pm

The annual Ottertail County picnic will be held on Sunday, August 1 at the home of John Swartz, 51375 Rocky Ridge Road in Henning. Congressman Collin Peterson, Minnesota Representative Dan Skogan, Minnesota Representative Mark Murdock, Minnesota Representative Bud Nornes and other elected officials have been invited to attend this picnic and give a speech on what is happening in the current farm trends and markets.

MFU Vice President Gary Wertish will be the guest speaker.

Food will be provided at the picnic. Bring your appetite and questions.

For further information, please contact John Swartz at 218-583-4287 or Dave Johnson at 218-736-7734.

Sunday, August 1 - Todd County Farmers Union Picnic, Clarissa Park, Clarissa

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 11:58:23 -0500

Start: 08/01/2010 - 11:30am

End: 08/01/2010 - 3:30pm

Roast beef, ham and all the trimmings will be served. The picnic will be $5.00 per person, $4.00 per person for seniors, and $20 per family, with children under 5 served free.

There will be games, bingo, live music and door prizes.

MFU President Doug Peterson and other elected officials will speak.

FFI: Todd County Secretary Judy Buhl 320-594-2914.

Thursday, September 9 - Waseca County Meeting, Pizza Ranch, Waseca

Tue, 14 Sep 2010 09:04:08 -0500

Start: 09/09/2010 - 5:30pm

End: 09/09/2010 - 8:30pm

MFU Director of Government Relations Thom Petersen will be the guest speaker. Please eat on your own beginning at 5:30 p.m., with the meeting starting at 6:30 p.m. FFI: Waseca County President David Clausen 507-234-6872.

Wednesday, September 8 - Pine County Convention, Amy's Cafe, Sandstone

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 12:40:35 -0500

Start: 09/08/2010 - 12:00pm

End: 09/08/2010 - 2:00pm

MFU Director of Government Relations Thom Petersen will be the guest speaker. FFI: Kay Hills 715-635-9521.

Sunday, September 19, 6 p.m. - Swift/Chippewa County Convention, VFW, Benson

Thu, 16 Sep 2010 14:55:31 -0500

Start: 09/19/2010 - 6:00pm

End: 09/19/2010 - 8:00pm

MFU President Doug Peterson will be the guest speaker. 6 pm meal, with meeting to follow. Local legislators invited. FFI: Dan Benson (Chippewa) 320-875-2036 or Tom Clemen (Swift) 320-875-2020.

Monday, October 25, 7 p.m. - Goodhue County Convention, Area 57 Cafe, Wanamingo

Tue, 14 Sep 2010 09:11:02 -0500

Start: 10/25/2010 - 7:00pm

End: 10/25/2010 - 9:00pm

MFU Vice President Gary Wertish will be the guest speaker. A broasted chicken dinner will be paid for by Goodhue County. FFI: Pat Irrthum 507-824-1215 or pirrth@frontiernet.net

Saturday, October 16, 7 p.m. - Becker County Convention, Community Center, Calloway

Tue, 14 Sep 2010 09:10:24 -0500

Start: 10/16/2010 - 7:00pm

End: 10/16/2010 - 9:00pm

MFU Vice President Gary Wertish will be the guest speaker. Meals are $7.50 for ages 16 and up, $5 for ages 5-15, and under 5 eat free. FFI: Roger Schaeffer 218-334-4631.

Thursday, September 9, 7 p.m. - Renville County Convention, Max's Grill, Olivia

Tue, 14 Sep 2010 09:03:24 -0500

Start: 09/09/2010 - 7:00pm

End: 09/09/2010 - 9:00pm

MFU Vice President Gary Wertish will be the guest speaker. A meal will be provided. FFI: Joel Bakker 320-329-3829.

Thursday, September 16, 6:30 p.m. - Nobles/Rock County Convention, Countryside Inn, Adrian

Tue, 14 Sep 2010 16:22:34 -0500

Start: 09/16/2010 - 6:30pm

End: 09/16/2010 - 8:30pm

MFU President Doug Peterson and National Farmers Union Vice President of Government Relations Director Chandler Goule will be the guest speakers. FFI: Tim Henning 507-472-8462 (Nobles) or Andy Steensma (Rock) 507-283-2581.

Monday, September 20, 6:30 p.m. - Brown County Convention, Railway Bar and Grill, Sleepy Eye

Tue, 14 Sep 2010 09:09:08 -0500

Start: 09/20/2010 - 6:30pm

End: 09/20/2010 - 9:30pm

MFU President Doug Peterson will be the guest speaker. Social hour will begin at 6:30 p.m. Order off menu at 7 p.m. Meeting will begin at 8 p.m., with election of officers and resolutions presented. Door prizes will be given away. FFI: Jerome Graff 507-240-1346.

Saturday, September 11, 9 a.m. - Chicago-Isanti County Meeting, North Branch Library, North Branch

Tue, 14 Sep 2010 09:05:06 -0500

Start: 09/11/2010 - 12:00am

End: 09/11/2010 - 11:00am

MFU Director of Government Relations Thom Petersen will be the guest speaker. The North Branch Public Library is located at 6355 379th Street. FFI: Roger Eklund (Chisago) 320-396-2676 or Harold Eklund (Isanti) 320-396-2409.

Wednesday, September 1, 1:30 p.m. - Franken Agricultural & Rural Issues Event, Ripka Farm, Ogilvie

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 12:22:09 -0500

Start: 09/01/2010 - 12:00pm

End: 09/01/2010 - 1:30pm

Please join U.S. Senator Al Franken to discuss agricultural and rural issues at the Ripka dairy farm located at 1375 Delta Street in Ogilvie. The senator will take a short tour and then meet with MFU members to discuss issues. Light refreshments will be served. For more information or directions, please contact Peter Ripka at 320-272-4510 or Wayne Boettcher 612-802-3124.

Monday, September 13, 6:30 p.m. - Douglas/Grant/Pope County Convention, Lakeside Inn, Glenwood

Tue, 14 Sep 2010 09:08:02 -0500

Start: 09/13/2010 - 6:30pm

End: 09/13/2010 - 8:30pm

MFU Membership Director Bruce Miller will be the guest speaker. Order off the menu. FFI: Marv Jensen (Douglas) 320-965-2763, Bob Klaahsen (Grant) 320-491-2481 or Vernon Pooch (Pope) 320-815-8360.

Monday, September 20, 7 p.m. - Crow Wing County Convention, Borden Farm, Merrifield

Tue, 14 Sep 2010 09:09:45 -0500

Start: 09/20/2010 - 7:00pm

End: 09/20/2010 - 8:30pm

MFU Director of Government Relations Thom Petersen will be the guest speaker. The Borden Farm is located at 24966 Old Mill Road in Merrifield. FFI: John Borden 218-765-3484.

Sunday, September 19, 2 p.m. - Kanabec County Convention, Ripka Farm, Ogilvie

Tue, 14 Sep 2010 09:30:10 -0500

Start: 09/19/2010 - 2:00pm

End: 09/19/2010 - 4:00pm

MFU Director of Government Relations Thom Petersen will be the guest speaker. The John Ripka farm is located 3.2 miles south on County Road 10. FFI: Bevan Beck 320-272-4787 or John Ripka 320-272-4367.

Sunday, September 19, 6 p.m. - Yellow Medicine County Convention, Friendship Cafe, Clarkfield

Tue, 14 Sep 2010 09:27:52 -0500

Start: 09/19/2010 - 6:00pm

End: 09/19/2010 - 8:00pm

MFU President Doug Peterson will be the guest speaker. FFI: Tim Velde 507-768-3532.

Monday, September 20, 7 p.m. - Nicollet/Blue Earth County Convention, Swanny's Pizza, Courtland

Tue, 14 Sep 2010 09:35:14 -0500

Start: 09/20/2010 - 7:00pm

End: 09/20/2010 - 9:00pm

MFU President Doug Peterson will be the guest speaker. FFI: Nicollet County President Bruce Hulke 507-359-2788 or Blue Earth County President John Thormodson 507-642-8039.

Tuesday, September 21, 7:30 p.m. - Cottonwood/Murray County Convention - Community Center, Storden

Tue, 14 Sep 2010 09:38:02 -0500

Start: 09/21/2010 - 7:30pm

End: 09/21/2010 - 9:30pm

MFU President Doug Peterson will be the guest speaker. Coffee and dessert will be served. FFI: Cottonwood County President Merlyn Hubin 507-274-6245 or Murray County President Rich Vanderziel 507-879-3541.

Thursday, September 23, 7 p.m. - Aitkin County Convention, Kelly's Kitchen, Palisade

Thu, 23 Sep 2010 14:55:23 -0500

Start: 09/23/2010 - 12:00am

End: 09/23/2010 - 12:00am

MFU Vice President Gary Wertish will be the guest speaker. $9/meal. Bring resolutions for MFU policy changes. FFI: Markell Vogt 218-927-2215.

Thursday, September 23, 6 p.m. - Big Stone County Convention, Bobbi Jo's Cafe, Beardsley

Thu, 23 Sep 2010 14:56:56 -0500

Start: 09/23/2010 - 12:00am

End: 09/23/2010 - 12:00am

MFU President Doug Peterson will be the guest speaker. 6 p.m. roast beef dinner, meeting to follow. FFI: Larry Anderson 320-325-5212.

Monday, September 27, 7 p.m. - Jackson County Convention, Pizza Ranch, Jackson

Mon, 20 Sep 2010 16:27:27 -0500

Start: 09/27/2010 - 12:00am

End: 09/27/2010 - 12:00am

MFU Vice President Gary Wertish will be the guest speaker. 6 p.m. dinner on your own, with 7 p.m. meeting to follow. FFI: Gary Wilson 507-736-4225.

Monday, September 27, 6:30 p.m. - Lyon County Convention, Perkins, Marshall

Mon, 20 Sep 2010 16:26:56 -0500

Start: 09/27/2010 - 12:30am

End: 09/27/2010 - 12:30am

MFU President Doug Peterson will be the guest speaker. 6:30 p.m. dinner, meeting to follow. Perkins is located on U.S. Highway 59. FFI: Alan Benz 507-530-6985.

Tuesday, September 28, 8:30 p.m. - Stearns County Convention, Charlie's Cafe, Freeport

Tue, 14 Sep 2010 10:07:29 -0500

Start: 09/28/2010 - 8:30pm

End: 09/28/2010 - 10:30pm

MFU President Doug Peterson will be the guest speaker. A meal of chicken and dressing will be served at 7:30 p.m., with meeting to follow at 8:30 p.m. Please RSVP. FFI: Jerome Orbeck 320-548-3428.

Thursday, September 30, 6:30 p.m. - Kandiyohi County Convention, Community Center

Tue, 14 Sep 2010 11:38:03 -0500

Start: 09/30/2010 - 6:30pm

End: 09/30/2010 - 8:30pm

MFU Director of Government Reiations Thom Petersen will be the guest speaker. A potluck supper is planned, with beverage provided. FFI: Donnel Williamson 320-974-3403.

Thursday, September 30, 5:30 p.m - Polk/Multi-County Convention, Lake Sarah Campground, Erskine

Tue, 14 Sep 2010 10:47:32 -0500

Start: 09/30/2010 - 5:30pm

End: 09/30/2010 - 8:30pm

MFU President Doug Peterson will be the guest speaker. This multi-county convention will include Polk, Clearwater, Kittson, Mahnomen, Marshall, Norman, Pennington, Red Lake and Roseau counties. Burgers, brats and beans will be served, followed by an update on the improvement project at the camp. Counties will caucus to choose their delegates to the state convention and tend to any county business. FFI: Allen Torpet 218-945-6634.

Lake Sarah Park and Campground is located at 38524 200th Avenue in Erskine.

Monday, October 11, 6 p.m. - Laq Qui Parle County Convention, VFW, Dawson

Tue, 14 Sep 2010 10:45:02 -0500

Start: 10/11/2010 - 6:00pm

End: 10/11/2010 - 9:00pm

MFU President Doug Peterson will be the guest speaker. A pork chop dinner will be served at 6 p.m., with meeting to follow. Tickets will be available for purchase at the door. FFI: John Schmidt 320-668-2466.

Friday, October 15, 8 p.m. - Clay County Convention, Senior Center, Hitterdal

Thu, 23 Sep 2010 15:01:14 -0500

Start: 10/15/2010 - 12:00am

End: 10/15/2010 - 12:00am

MFU Vice President Gary Wertish will be the guest speaker. FFI: Larry Jacobson 218-962-3453.

Saturday, November 20 & Sunday, November 21 - Minnesota Farmers Union 69th Annual Convention, Ramada Plaza Minneapolis

Mon, 20 Sep 2010 10:44:25 -0500

Start: 11/20/2010 - 9:00am

End: 11/21/2010 - 2:00pm

Minnesota Farmers Union's 69th annual convention will take place at the Ramada Plaza Minneapolis, located at 1330 Industrial Boulevard (I-35 at exit #22) on Saturday, November 20 and Sunday, November 21. Additional information will be added soon. FFI: Janell Walter 651-639-1223.

National Farmers Union Convention - Sunday, March 13-Tuesday, March 15, 2011 San Antonio, Texas

Mon, 20 Sep 2010 10:56:36 -0500

Start: 03/13/2011 - 12:00am

End: 03/13/2011 - 12:00am

The 2011 National Farmers Union convention will be held Sunday, March 13-Tuesday, March 15 at the San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter, located at 101 Bowie Street in San Antonio, Texas.

Please call the state office at 651-639-1223 for additional details. More information will be added as it becomes available.

Monday, October 4, 7:30 p.m. - Todd County Convention, Clarissa Ballroom, Clarissa

Tue, 21 Sep 2010 09:57:41 -0500

Start: 10/04/2010 - 7:30pm

End: 10/04/2010 - 9:30pm

MFU President Doug Peterson will be the guest speaker. FFI: Alan Perish 320-594-6586.

Thursday, October 7, 6:30 p.m. - Hubbard/Wadena County Convention, Hilltop Supper Club, Hubbard

Thu, 30 Sep 2010 16:06:14 -0500

Start: 10/07/2010 - 12:30am

End: 10/07/2010 - 12:30am

MFU Vice President Gary Wertish will be the guest speaker. Order off the menu. FFI: Norton Berg 218-224-2127.

Tuesday, September 28, 7 p.m. - Dodge County Convention, Daniel's Restaurant, Kasson

Thu, 23 Sep 2010 14:56:11 -0500

Start: 09/28/2010 - 12:00am

End: 09/28/2010 - 12:00am

MFU Vice President Gary Wertish will be the guest speaker.. Order off the menu. FFI: Glenn Hahn 507-365-8608.

Tuesday, September 28, 7 p.m. - Benton County Convention, Jack and Jim's, Duella

Thu, 23 Sep 2010 12:40:07 -0500

Start: 09/28/2010 - 7:00pm

End: 09/28/2010 - 9:00pm

MFU Legislative Director Thom Petersen will be the guest speaker. FFI: Jon Hansmeier 320-420-5604.

Wednesday, October 6, 6:30 p.m. - Winona County Convention, Country Kitchen, Winona

Thu, 23 Sep 2010 12:43:22 -0500

Start: 10/06/2010 - 6:30pm

End: 10/06/2010 - 8:30pm

MFU President Doug Peterson will be the guest speaker. The Country Kitchen is located on Highway 61 in Winona. FFI: Janice Daley 507-523-3177.

Thursday, October 7, 7:30 p.m. - Wabasha/Olmsted County Convention, Golf Club, Zumbro Falls

Thu, 23 Sep 2010 14:59:06 -0500

Start: 10/07/2010 - 12:00am

End: 10/07/2010 - 12:00am

MFU President Doug Peterson will be the guest speaker. Senator Al Franken or aide has been invited to speak. Complimentary chicken supper to be served. Please let county president know if you plan to attend. FFI: Wabasha County President Ed Jostock 507-753-2452 or Olmsted County President Jon Larsen 507-635-5201.

Thursday, October 7, 11 a.m. - Carlton County Convention, Lakeside View Restaurant, Barnum

Thu, 23 Sep 2010 12:53:52 -0500

Start: 10/07/2010 - 11:00am

End: 10/07/2010 - 11:00am

MFU Legislative Director Thom Petersen will be the guest speaker. The Lakeside View Restaurant is located at 3696 Main Street in Barnum. FFI: Mark Thell 218-851-7718

Monday, October 11, 7 p.m. - Morrison County Convention, Royal Cafe, Little Falls

Thu, 23 Sep 2010 12:55:34 -0500

Start: 10/11/2010 - 7:00pm

End: 10/11/2010 - 9:00pm

MFU Vice President Gary Wertish will be the guest speaker. A buffet dinner will be served at a cost of $11/person. FFI: Mike Kliber 320-632-2222.

Thursday, October 14, 6:30 p.m. - Faribault/Freeborn County Convention, Main St. Bar & Grill, Alden

Thu, 23 Sep 2010 12:57:14 -0500

Start: 10/14/2010 - 6:30pm

End: 10/14/2010 - 8:30pm

Guest speaker TBA. Order off the menu at 6:30 p.m. Door prizes will be given away. FFI: 507-852-3465 or 507-553-6523.

Wednesday, October 20, 7 p.m. - Rice County Convention, Perkins Restaurant, Faribault

Fri, 24 Sep 2010 09:02:58 -0500

Start: 10/20/2010 - 12:00am

End: 10/20/2010 - 12:00am

MFU Legislative Director Thom Petersen will be the guest speaker. Perkins is locatedat 333 Western Avenue in Faribault. Dinner will be a choice of steak, pork chop or chicken. Door prizes will be given away. FFI: Stephanie Henriksen 507-645-7086.

Thursday, October 26, 6:30 p.m. - Steele County Convention, Eagle's Club, Owatonna

Thu, 14 Oct 2010 14:47:31 -0500

Start: 10/26/2010 - 6:30pm

End: 10/26/2010 - 9:00pm

MFU President Doug Peterson will be the guest speaker. 6:30 p.m. social hour, 7 p.m. meal @ $10 per person, with meeting to follow. The Eagle's Club is located at 141 E. Rose Street. Representative Al Juhnke, Minnesota House Ag. Finance Committee Chair and Representative Kory Kath, Minnesota House Ag Policy Committee member will be attending. FFI: Trevor Jensen 507-456-8166 or 507-451-7619.

Tuesday, October 12, Noon - Le Sueur/Scott/Carver County Convention, Eagle Ridge Restaurant, Belle Plaine Golf Course

Thu, 30 Sep 2010 16:07:02 -0500

Start: 10/12/2010 - 12:00pm

End: 10/12/2010 - 12:00pm

MFU President Doug Peterson will be the guest speaker. FFI: Scott County President Don Entinger or Carver County President Scott Hoese 952-657-2223.

Wednesday, October 6, 9 a.m. - Traverse/Stevens County Convention, Detoy's, Morris

Thu, 30 Sep 2010 16:05:43 -0500

Start: 10/06/2010 - 9:00am

End: 10/06/2010 - 10:30am

MFU Vice President Gary Wertish will be the guest speaker. Coffee and rolls will be served. FFI: Tom Schuster 320-589-3245.

Wednesday, October 13 - McLeod/Meeker County Convention, Zellas Restaurant, Hutchinson

Thu, 30 Sep 2010 16:09:09 -0500

Start: 10/13/2010 - 12:00pm

End: 10/13/2010 - 12:00pm

MFU President Doug Peterson will be the guest speaker. Zellas Restaurant is located at 14 South Main Street in Hutchinson. Lunch will be furnished -- order off the menu. FFI: MFU Membership Director Bruce Miller 651-288-4064.

Sunday, October 24, 7 p.m. - Sibley County Convention, Prairie House Restaurant, Gaylord

Thu, 30 Sep 2010 16:10:36 -0500

Start: 10/24/2010 - 7:00pm

End: 10/24/2010 - 9:00pm

MFU Legislative Director Thom Petersen will be the guest speaker. Order off the menu at 7 p.m., with meeting to follow.

Wednesday, October 27, 6 p.m. - Washington County Convention, Stella's, Forest Lake

Fri, 22 Oct 2010 09:56:09 -0500

Start: 10/27/2010 - 12:00am

End: 10/27/2010 - 12:00am

Minnesota Farmers Union President Doug Peterson will be the guest speaker. Stella's is located 1/2 mile east of Highway 61 on Highway 97 at 7050 Scandia Trail. FFI: John Waller 651-426-7331.

Thursday, October 28, 6 p.m. - Pennington, Red Lake, Roseau, Marshall County Convention, Plummer Leg

Fri, 22 Oct 2010 15:14:22 -0500

Start: 10/28/2010 - 6:00pm

End: 10/28/2010 - 9:00pm

Guest speaker TBA. Order off the menu. The American Legion is located at 150 Central Avenue West in Plummer. FFI: Pennington County President Korydon Chervestad at 218-796-5554, Red Lake County President Steve Linder at 218-796-5331 or Marshall County President Steve Sparby at 218-459-3316.

Thursday, November 4, 6 p.m. - Norman County Convention, Crossroads Diner, Twin Valley

Wed, 27 Oct 2010 15:39:45 -0500

Start: 11/04/2010 - 12:00am

End: 11/04/2010 - 12:00am

MFU Legislative Director Thom Petersen will be the guest speaker. Order off the menu. Door prizes to be given away. The Crossroads Diner was formerly the Eagle's Nest Cafe and is located at 101 1st Street in Twin Valley. FFI: Norman County Vice President Pam Pederson 218-356-8668.

Thursday, November 4, 6:30 p.m. - Redwood County Convention, Riley's Tavern, Wanda

Wed, 27 Oct 2010 15:36:41 -0500

Start: 11/04/2010 - 12:30am

End: 11/04/2010 - 12:30am

The Redwood County convention will be held in the Rose Room at Riley's Tavern in Wanda, which is located at 106 West Main Street.

MFU Vice President Gary Wertish will be the guest speaker.

FFI: Richard Berg 507-723-4354.

Saturday, November 6 - Isanti/Chisago County Convention, Glenn Johnson's Home, North Branch

Fri, 29 Oct 2010 15:46:25 -0500

Start: 11/06/2010 - 6:00pm

End: 11/06/2010 - 8:30pm

Guest speaker TBA. Glenn Johnson's home is located at 6404 285th Ave. NE in North Branch. A potluck supper will be served. FFI: Chisago County President Roger Eklund 320-396-2676 or Nancy Teich at 320-629-2233.

Friday, November 12, Noon - Mower County Convention, Grumpy's Restaurant, Grand Meadow

Wed, 03 Nov 2010 12:47:10 -0500

Start: 11/12/2010 - 12:00pm

End: 11/12/2010 - 12:00pm

Grumpy's is located on Minnesota Highway 16. Order off menu. Please bring resolutions for the state convention. Delegates to the state convention will be nominated. FFI: Dori Klein 507-843-4560.

Thursday, November 18, 7 p.m. - Wright County Convention, Lake Region Co-op, Maple Lake

Wed, 03 Nov 2010 12:48:36 -0500

Start: 11/18/2010 - 7:00pm

End: 11/18/2010 - 9:00pm

The Lake Region Co-op is located at 4825 State Highway 55 Northwest in Maple Lake. FFI: Brian Yager 612-998-5587.

Friday, January 14, 1:30 p.m. - West Ottertail County Meeting, Cafe 116, Fergus Falls

Mon, 10 Jan 2011 08:58:22 -0600

Start: 01/14/2011 - 1:30pm

End: 01/14/2011 - 3:30pm

MFU President Doug Peterson will be the guest speaker. Cafe 116 is located at 116 South Union Avenue in Fergus Falls. FFI: Dave Johnson 218-736-7734.

Saturday, February 12, 11 a.m. - East Ottertail County Meeting, Pizza Ranch, Perham

Fri, 04 Feb 2011 09:52:16 -0600

Start: 02/12/2011 - 11:00am

End: 02/12/2011 - 11:00am

Minnesota Farmers Union Vice President Gary Wertish will be the guest speaker. Mark Murdock has been invited. The meeting will take place in the basement of the Pizza Ranch in Perham, located at 121 2nd Avenue SE. FFI: East Ottertail County President John Swartz 218-583-4287 or East Ottertail Vice President Dean Lubitz at 218-346-4274.

Monday, February 21, 7 p.m. - Aitkin County Biofuels Meeting, Fireside Inn, McGregor

Fri, 04 Feb 2011 09:55:42 -0600

Start: 02/21/2011 - 7:00pm

End: 02/21/2011 - 9:00pm

The Fireside Inn is located at 1415 Meadows Drive in McGregor. Coffee and dessert will be served. Ross Wagner, director of economic development for Aitkin County and Clayton and Marie McNeff from Evercat Biofuels will be the guest speaker. Topic of discussion: Growing of biofuel plants (Pennycrest and Camallia). FFI: Aitkin County President Markell Vogt 218-927-2215.

Tuesday, April 12-Thursday, April 14 - Spring Fly-In, Washington, DC

Fri, 04 Feb 2011 09:58:24 -0600

Start: 02/12/2011 - 9:00am

End: 00/00/0 - 12:00am

There will be a spring fly-in to Washington, D.C. Tuesday, April 12-Thursday, April 14. Please call Thom Petersen at the state office for additional information.

Wednesday, March 30, 9:30 a.m. - Spring Meeting/Shop Talk, Lyle & Joanie Anderson Farm, Grygla

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 15:05:12 -0600

Start: 03/30/2011 - 9:30am

End: 03/30/2011 - 11:30am

The Lyle and Joanie Anderson farm is located at 28431 400th Avenue NE in Grygla (1/2 mile SE of Grygla). FFI: Membership Director Bruce Miller 651-288-4064.

Wednesday, March 30, 2:30 p.m - Spring Meeting/Shop Talk, Loren Ingebretson Farm, Felton

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 10:03:27 -0500

Start: 03/30/2011 - 12:30am

End: 03/30/2011 - 12:30am

The Loren Ingebretson farm is located at 8438 100th Avenue South in Felton. Go west of Felton on County Road 26 to 80th Avenue North, then turn north in 1.4 miles. FFI: Membership Director Bruce Miller 651-288-4064.

Thursday, March 31, 9:30 a.m. - Spring Meeting/Shop Talk at Isanti Creamery Cafe, Isanti

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 15:11:13 -0600

Start: 03/31/2011 - 9:30am

End: 03/31/2011 - 11:30am

The Isanti Creamery Cafe is located at 104 W. Main Street in Isanti. FFI: Membership Director Bruce Miller 651-288-4064.

Thursday, March 31, 12:30 p.m. - Spring Meeting/Shop Talk, Haubenshchild Dairy Farm, Princeton

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 15:16:20 -0600

Start: 03/31/2011 - 12:30pm

End: 03/31/2011 - 12:30pm

The Haubenshchild Dairy Farm is located at 7201 349th Avenue NW in Princeton. FFI: Membership Director Bruce Miller 651-288-4064.

Wednesday, April 6, 9 a.m. - Spring Meeting/Shop Talk, FarmAmerica, Waseca

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 15:17:59 -0600

Start: 04/06/2011 - 9:00am

End: 04/06/2011 - 11:00am

FarmAmerica is located at 7367 360th Avenue, Waseca, which is 4 miles west of Waseca on County Road 2. FFI: Membership Director Bruce Miller 651-288-4064.

Wednesday, April 6, Noon - Spring Meeting/Shop Talk, Warren & Rachel Krohn Farm, Nicollet

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 09:30:21 -0500

Start: 04/06/2011 - 12:00pm

End: 04/06/2011 - 12:00pm

The Warren and Rachel Krohn farm is located at 47130 Fort Road (County Road 5), Nicollet. The farm is located 4 miles north of Nicollet on State Highway 111. Turn west for 1 mile on County Road 5.

Thursday, April 7, Noon - Spring Meeting/Shop Talk, Wilmont

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 14:44:22 -0500

Start: 04/07/2011 - 12:00pm

End: 04/07/2011 - 12:00pm

Jim and Joan Joens' farm is located at 22254 State Highway 266 in Wilmont, 1 mile east of Wilmont on State Highway 266. FFI: Membership Director Bruce Miller 651-288-4064.

Monday, April 18, 10 a.m. - Spring Meeting/Shop Talk, Marv and Marlys Jensen's Farm, Kensington

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 15:24:37 -0600

Start: 04/18/2011 - 10:00am

End: 04/18/2011 - 12:00pm

The Marvin and Marlys Jensen farm is located at 4291 County Road 1 SW in Kensington, 5 miles north on Douglas County Road 1. FFI: Membership Director Bruce Miller 651-288-4064.

Tuesday, April 19, Noon - Spring Meeting/Shop Talk, David & Karen Holmberg Farm & Feedlot, Motley

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 15:56:59 -0600

Start: 04/19/2011 - 12:00pm

End: 04/19/2011 - 12:00pm

The David and Karen Holmberg farm and feedlot is located at 12222 79th Avenue SW in Motley. FFI: Membership Director Bruce Miller at 651-288-4064.

Wednesday, April 20, 12:30 p.m. - Spring Meeting/Shop Talk, Poet Biorefining, Preston

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 15:59:22 -0600

Start: 04/20/2011 - 12:30pm

End: 04/20/2011 - 12:30pm

Poet Biorefining is located at 701 Industrial Drive North in Preston. FFI: Membership Director Bruce Miller at 651-288-4064.

Wednesday, March 11, Noon - Pine County Meeting, Amy's Cafe, Sandstone

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 14:16:56 -0600

Start: 03/09/2011 - 12:00pm

End: 03/09/2011 - 12:00pm

Order off the menu. FFI: Pine County President Kay Hills 715-635-9521.

Thursday, June 16, 8 p.m. - Brown County Meeting, Railway Bar and Grill, Sleepy Eye

Tue, 10 May 2011 09:02:37 -0500

Start: 06/16/2011 - 8:00pm

End: 06/16/2011 - 10:00pm

Brown County Farmers Union and NFO will hold a joint meeting on Thursday, June 16 at 8 p.m. at the Railway Bar and Grill, located at 300 1st Avenue North in Sleepy Eye. FFI: Jerome Graff 507-723-4791.

Renewable Energy Tour, Wednesday, June 29 - 10AM-2PM, U of M Morris, Imholte Building, Room 109

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 09:20:27 -0500

Start: 06/29/2011 - 10:00am

End: 06/29/2011 - 10:00am

National Farmers Union (NFU) is having a Renewable Energy Tour with a stop in Morris on Wednesday, June 29 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the University of Minnesota Morris, in room 109, the “Cow Palace,” classroom of the Imholte Building.

“This is a great opportunity for Minnesota to showcase all it has to offer in renewable energy,” said Doug Peterson, Minnesota Farmers Union President. “It will give people a chance to tell their renewable energy story, as well as learn from others. It is an important event and one that will be informative to everyone who attends.”

The tour will provide information to farmers and policymakers on the benefits of renewable energy, its role in rural economic growth and the opportunity for an extra revenue stream for farmers. The tour will allow for firsthand dialogue with a German farmer and renewable energy expert, and guest speakers will include an energy specialist from National Farmers Union and officials from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), the University of Minnesota, area legislators and area businesses.

There is no cost to attend this event and lunch will be provided. For additional information, call the MFU office at 651.639.1223; please RSVP at this number as well.

Monday, July 25, 6 p.m. - Tri-County Picnic (Chippewa, Laq Qui Parle, Yellow Medicine), Smith Park, Montevideo

Fri, 15 Jul 2011 09:52:34 -0500

Start: 07/25/2011 - 12:00am

End: 07/25/2011 - 12:00am

Guest speaker TBA. FFI: Chippewa County President Josh VanDerPol (320-847-3227), Laq Qui Parle County President John Schmidt (320-668-2466) or Yellow Medicine County President Tim Velde (507-768-3532).

Thursday, July 21 - Kandiyohi County Farmers Union Picnic, Diamond Lake County Park #3, Kandiyohi

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 16:06:26 -0500

Start: 07/21/2011 - 6:30pm

End: 07/21/2011 - 6:30pm

Minnesota Farmers Union President Doug Peterson will be the guest speaker. The Kandiyohi Farmers Union will be holding their annual summer picnic on Thursday, July 21 at Diamond Lake County Park #3 in Kandiyohi. FFI: Donnel Williamson 320-974-3403.

Sunday, July 24, 1:30 p.m. - Aitkin County Summer Picnic, Berglund Park, Palisade

Wed, 29 Jun 2011 15:28:41 -0500

Start: 07/24/2011 - 1:30pm

End: 07/24/2011 - 1:30pm

A potluck dinner followed by meeting with youth on reports from camp. FFI: Aitkin County President Markell Vogt 218-927-2215.

Thursday, July 28, 1:30 p.m. - Lake Sarah Golf Benefit, Sandhill Supper Club, Fertile

Thu, 07 Jul 2011 10:59:40 -0500

Start: 07/28/2011 - 1:30pm

End: 07/28/2011 - 8:30pm

Minnesota Farmers Union and Farmers Union Agency will be holding the 4th annual golf benefit for Lake Sarah youth camp on Thursday, July 28 at the Sandhill Golf Course in Fertile, which is located at 44203 Highway 32 SW.

The golf tournament starts at 1:30 pm and costs $35 for nine holes and $45 for 18 holes, which includes a buffet supper. Non-golfers can purcahse dinner for $15. Prizes will be awarded during dinner.

If you are interested in golfing, sponsoring a hole or donating a prize to the golf benefit or to the Lake Sarah campaign fund, please contact Ken Pazdernik at 218-206-4499 or pazdernik@loretel.net

Saturday, July 30, 10AM-7PM - J&S Bean Factory 10th Anniversary, 1518 Randolph Avenue, St. Paul

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 11:35:29 -0500

Start: 07/30/2011 - 10:00am

End: 07/30/2011 - 10:00am

J&S Bean Factory will be celebrating their 10th anniversary
Saturday, July 30 from 10AM-7PM and Sunday, July 31 from 10AM-5PM at
1518 Randolph Avenue in St. Paul. There will be food and music
throughout. FFI: 651-699-7788.

Sunday, March 4-Wednesday, March 7 - National Farmers Union Convention, Omaha, Nebraska

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 09:01:45 -0600

Start: 03/04/2011 - 12:00am

End: 03/07/2011 - 12:00pm

The NFU 2012 convention will be held Sunday, March 4-Wednesday, March 7 in Omaha, Nebraska. Hotel information is available at:

http://www.nfu.org/events/2012-convention

A full schedule of events and other information will be coming soon.