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.
Cooperation
Education
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
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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Read about Women who Farm in the March 2026 issue of Minnesota Agriculture. In honor of the National Year of Women Farmers, Minnesota Farmers Union recognizes 11 outstanding members. They are diverse in types of production, age and geographic location. They range from an apple grower to a specialty seed producer.
Also, read about a beekeeper, the latest FSA news and a recipe for Cherry Tomato Pasta.
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Events
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April 8 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
People’s Town Hall in Little Falls
Great River Regional Library – Little Falls08
April 8 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Soil Health Equipment Lunch and Learn
The Plaid Moose Coffeehouse and Cafe08
April 8 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
People’s Town Hall in Thief River Falls
Heritage Community Center Thief River Falls16
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March 30 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Evening COMET training in Stearns County
Art in Motion on the Lake Wobegon Trail30
March 30 @ 11:00 am - 1:30 pm
COMET training in Stearns County
Art in Motion on the Lake Wobegon Trail30
March 30 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Evening COMET training in Stearns County
Art in Motion on the Lake Wobegon Trail08
April 8 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
People’s Town Hall in Little Falls
Great River Regional Library – Little Falls08
April 8 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Soil Health Equipment Lunch and Learn
The Plaid Moose Coffeehouse and Cafe08
April 8 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
People’s Town Hall in Thief River Falls
Heritage Community Center Thief River FallsFarmers 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.