Minnesota Farmers Union

ST. PAUL (September 8, 2010) - Rebekkah Berven of Chippewa County sold her middleweight black face market lamb to major contributor Minnesota Farmers Union (MFU) at the 31st annual Purple Ribbon Auction at the State Fair. (Rebekkah's lamb was purchased for $1,750).

"Congratulations to Rebekkah. It takes a lot of hard work and perseverance to reach the 4-H State Fair ribbon sale, and Rebekkah did it very well," said Doug Peterson, Minnesota Farmers Union President. "4-H programs are great to be involved with, they teach young adults responsibility and leadership, which is right in line with Minnesota Farmers Union policy and why MFU is proud to be a part of this program."

The 4-H exhibitors receive the slaughter value of the animals from the commercial marketing channels following the auction, plus the net premium bid in the auction.

ST. PAUL (September 7, 2010) - Nick Delaney of Lincoln County sold his Champion Hereford to Minnesota Farmers Union (MFU), Farmers Union Agency, and Farmers Union Industries at the 31st annual Purple Ribbon Auction at the State Fair. (Nick's Hereford was purchased for $7,000).

"Congratulations to Nick, it takes a lot of work and dedication to raise a champion animal, and it is great that his hard work has been rewarded with the sale of his Champion Hereford," said Doug Peterson, Minnesota Farmers Union President. "4-H programs are great to be involved with, they teach kids responsibility and leadership, and Minnesota Farmers Union, Farmers Union Agency and Farmers Union Industries are proud to be a part of this program."

The 4-H exhibitors receive the slaughter value of the animals from the commercial marketing channels following the auction, plus the net premium bid in the auction.

ST. PAUL (August 24, 2010) - The great Minnesota get together brings consumers and farmers together.  Stop by the Minnesota Farmers Union booth at 1635 Dan Patch Avenue where our famous mocha bars and hot coffee will be in demand the 12 days of the Fair.

"Join us on the Farmers Union back patio, reported to be one of the more relaxing places to grab a cup of coffee at the State Fair according to Fairgoers and bloggers who have discovered the spot," said Doug Peterson, Minnesota Farmers Union President. "Be sure to grab some frozen coffee on a stick to get your energy levels high, or a yard stick to lean on as you walk around the Fair before you leave the Farmers Union booth.  See you there."