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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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Members can read the latest now.

In the June 2025 issue of Minnesota Agriculture, read about Carol and Steve Anderson, longtime Farmers Union leaders from Benton County.

Read about Joel Harmoning of Harmoning Agency, the Farmers Union Week of Action and Karen Schwartz, who works for Green View.

We've also got a recipe for No Bake Hotdish, County Convention Guide and member photos.

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Events

Jun
16

June 16 - June 18

Climate Cohort Summer Event

University of Minnesota, Morris
Jun
16

June 16 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Grant County Farmers Union County Convention

Hazel and James Prahl home
Jun
17

June 17 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Summer Social at West Central Research and Outreach Center

West Central Research and Outreach Center
Jun
20

June 20 @ 7:00 am - 11:00 am

Goodhue County Breakfast on the Farm

Green Acres Organic Dairy LLC
Jun
23

June 23 - June 27

Northern Youth Leadership Camp

Lake Sarah Campground

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.