Events

What: Farm and Rural Emergency Readiness Workshop When: May 28, 5:30 p.m. for food, 6-9 p.m. education Where: Walnut Grove Community Center, 311 6th St., Walnut Grove Speaker: Local EMS Cost: No cost Register at this link.

What: Clay County Breakfast on the Farm. Enjoy a farm country breakfast of pancakes, sausage and eggs. Served by the Hawley Lions. When: 7 a.m. to noon May 30 Where: 4271 230th St. S., Hawley, Minn.  

Goodhue County Breakfast on the Farm When: 7-11 a.m. June 5 Where: Bombay Dairy - Lexvold family, 6045 Highway 60 Blvd., Kenyon Activities: Free breakfast with ice cream, farm tours, visit with Princess Kay of the Milky Way, petting zoo featuring animals from Donkers farm, tractor drive simulator, tub train ride for kids and live…

What: Farm to Table Brunch at Pleasant Valley Orchard in partnership with The Summer Kitchen Cooperative. We’re welcoming guests into a morning at the orchard that brings together food, place and the people who make both possible. When: 10 a.m. to noon June 7 Where: Pleasant Valley Orchard, 17325 Pleasant Valley Rd., Shafer What is…

What: Southwest Minnesota legislative recap. Join MFU Government Relations Director Stu Lourey for an update on what Farmers Union is advocating for in St. Paul and Washington D.C. When: 5:30 p.m. June 9 Where: Nobles County Government Center Farmers Room, 315 10th St., Worthington

What: Southeast Minnesota legislative recap Speaker: MFU Government Relations Director Stu Lourey When: 11 a.m. June 11 Where: Branding Iron, Preston  

What: Fillmore County Dairy Night on the Farm. Enjoy a fun evening filled with ice cream, cheeseburgers, farm tours and dairy fun for all ages. When: 5-8 p.m. June 13 Fillmore County Farmers Union will have a booth at the event.  

What: Local energy meeting Where: Fulda When: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 18 Sponsored by Nobles/Rock County Farmers Union,

What: COMET Training When: June 24, 5:30 p.m. meal, followed by training from 6 to 8 p.m. Where: Subway, 1111 Craig Ave., Hwy 14 W., Tracy Registration: Free. Registrations appreciated but not required. Please RSVP to elizabeth@mfu.org. More information: COMET: Changing our mental and emotional trajectory COMET is a two-hour interactive training program designed to help people support…

What: Dodge/Olmsted County Farmers Union Annual Convention. As a grassroots policy organization, our annual county meetings are an opportunity to gather, build community, and bring forth resolutions that guide our work. When: 5 p.m. July 7 Where: Union Coffee Cafe, Dodge Center Speaker: TBD Food: Fried chicken dinner

What: Kanabec County Farmers Union Annual Convention. As a grassroots policy organization, our annual county meetings are an opportunity to gather, build community, and bring forth resolutions that guide our work. When: 6 p.m. July 7 Where: Stacy Ripka's home, Ogilvie Speaker: TBD Food: Potluck. Bring a dish to share.

What: Aitkin County Farmers Union Annual Convention. As a grassroots policy organization, our annual county meetings are an opportunity to gather, build community, and bring forth resolutions that guide our work. When: Noon July 12 Where: Salo Town Hall Speaker: TBD Food: Potluck. Bring a dish to share.

What: Redwood/Lyon/Lincoln/Cottonwood County Farmers Union Annual Convention. As a grassroots policy organization, our annual county meetings are an opportunity to gather, build community, and bring forth resolutions that guide our work. When: 6:30 p.m. July 16 Where: Imker farm, Lamberton Speaker: TBD Food: TBD

What: Chippewa County Farmers Union Annual Convention. As a grassroots policy organization, our annual county meetings are an opportunity to gather, build community, and bring forth resolutions that guide our work. When: 5:30 p.m. July 21 Where: VanDerPol home, Clara City Speaker: TBD Food: Provided.

What: Yellow Medicine County Farmers Union Annual Convention. As a grassroots policy organization, our annual county meetings are an opportunity to gather, build community, and bring forth resolutions that guide our work. When: 5:30 p.m. July 23 Where: PK Egans Family Restaurant, Canby Speaker: TBD Food: TBD

What: Meeting the Moment: Second Annual Minnesota Cooperative Summit When: July 28-29 Where: The College of St. Scholastica in Duluth Minnesota Farmers Union is a partner in organizing the event.

What: Farm Transition and Estate Planning Workshop, a collaborative event with University of Minnesota Extension designed to support farm families as they plan for the future of their businesses, land and legacies. Farm transition and estate planning are among the most complex—and critical—challenges facing agricultural families. Our one day workshop provides practical education and guidance…

What: Otter Tail County Farmers Union Annual Convention. As a grassroots policy organization, our annual county meetings are an opportunity to gather, build community, and bring forth resolutions that guide our work. When: 6:30 p.m. July 31 Where: Shoreline Restaurant and Bar, Battle Lake Speaker: TBD Food: TBD

What: Stearns County Farmers Union Annual Convention. As a grassroots policy organization, our annual county meetings are an opportunity to gather, build community, and bring forth resolutions that guide our work. When: 7 p.m. Aug. 24 Where: Greenwald Pub Speaker: TBD Food: Hamburger bar

What: Red Lake, Kittson, Roseau, Pennington, Marshall, Clearwater County Farmers Union Annual Convention. As a grassroots policy organization, our annual county meetings are an opportunity to gather, build community, and bring forth resolutions that guide our work. When: 6 p.m. Sept. 16 Where: Thief River Falls American Legion Speaker: TBD Food: TBD