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Join us to protect and enhance the economic interests and quality of life of Minnesota family farmers, ranchers and rural residents.

What we do

Farmers Union is a grassroots, member-driven organization working for family farmers and rural communities. We believe in fair farm and rural policy that guarantees a safe and abundant food supply, provides family farmers with fair prices for their labor, and revitalizes rural Minnesota.

Legislation

Legislation

Amplifying the voice of family farmers and rural residents in St. Paul and Washington.

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Cooperation

Cooperation

Collectively organizing for fair prices and sound agricultural policy.

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Education

Education

Building future leaders with summer camps and New Leader Academy.

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How MFU can help you

Together, we make up a collective voice from all corners of Minnesota and all kinds of agriculture — big, medium and small — that represents YOU in government at all levels.

How MFU can help you

  • Learn from other farmers
  • Help shape policy that’s important to you
  • Grow your leadership skills
  • Network and make friends
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What’s new with MFU?

We’re always working for the interests of our farmer members and to educate our communities.
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In the March 2025 issue of Minnesota Agriculture, read about the CannonBelles, a trio who are making cheese in Cannon Falls. They've won several awards for their cheeses, including first place in the Hispanic category in the American Cheese Society competition with their Queso Fresco.

Read about the Federal Trade Commission's lawsuit against John Deere for monopolizing the market for repair of its tractors and combines in violation of federal antitrust laws.

See photos from MFU's Lobby Day and try the recipe for Wild Rice Porridge.

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Events

Apr
03

April 3 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

People’s Town Hall in Hallock

Far North Spirits
Apr
04

April 4 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Farmers Union Social Hour

Three Twenty Brewing Co.
Apr
05

April 5 @ 8:30 am - 11:30 am

Rural Health Forum and Fair

Dodge County Fairgrounds
Apr
07

April 7 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

People’s Town Hall in St. Charles

St. Charles Community Center
Apr
07

April 7 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Bowling at Bennington Entertainment Center

Bennington Entertainment Center

Farmers Union Welcomes Everyone

If you aren’t an active farmer but still care deeply about food security, renewable energy, trade issues, health care, land use, the environment and myriad other issues, you will find that Minnesota Farmers Union is a place where you have a voice. Help preserve family farms and rural communities by joining MFU as a consumer member.