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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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Nov 2024 MN Ag cover

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Members can read the latest now.

In the November 2024 issue of Minnesota Agriculture, we feature turkey grower John Peterson of Ferndale Market near Cannon Falls. Don't forget to think locally this Thanksgiving.

We also have a Calico Bean recipe - maybe something to add to your Thanksgiving feast?

Farmers Union Agency shares a column about how they turned a 16 percent premium increase into an 8 percent savings.

And there's lots of content about the convention, including information on how to order cool MFU shirts.

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Events

Nov
07

November 7 @ 6:00 pm - November 9 @ 12:30 pm

2024 NFU Women’s Conference

Nov
11

November 11

Veterans Day

Nov
12

November 12 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Common Ground screening in Falcon Heights

The Good Acre Food Hub
Nov
18

November 18 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Women of MFU November Zoom gathering

Nov
22

November 22 @ 1:00 pm - November 24 @ 1:00 pm

MFU State Convention

Delta Hotels by Marriott Minneapolis Northeast

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.