MFU In the News
Carlton County 4-H is looking to build an Endowment Fund to ensure financial stability going forward. An initial donation from the Carlton County Farmers Union is helping them towards that…
The first bill to be passed this legislative session was a bill reducing financial report requirements for small grain buyers, which will bring down auditing costs. It was passed almost…
At a forum focused on ag issues in Steele County, MFU President Gary Wertish spoke on concerns over the current and possible future tariffs, and how this contributes to uncertainty…
MFU will be holding a series of town hall meetings throughout the state in March and April. Nobles/Rock Farmers Union President Ted Winter discusses giving a voice to public to…
The USDA are terminating the Local Food for Schools and the Child Care Cooperative Agreement. These two programs provided funds to food banks and schools to buy from local farms.…
Rural Wabasso farmer Paul Sobocinski is one of three individuals who will share an endowed chair position at the University of Minnesota to help solve the rural meat processing bottleneck.…
Trade policies and the stalled farm bill are major concerns at the National Farmers Union Convention. Minnesota Farmers Union President Gary Wertish highlighted the lasting impact of past trade wars,…
Kevin Hoge was named Cattleman of the year. Kevin is a MFU member that has a strong record of active promotion in the beef industry. Read more from AgWeek.
Deere is being sued by FTC an action that has long been backed by MFU. Gary Wertish says that MFU has been pressing lawmakers to remove the exception of farm…
MFU outlines their goals in advocacy in the upcoming Lobby Day Feb. 4. MFU’s main focus is on a strong agriculture budget, affordable healthcare, support for beginning farmers, supporting cooperatives,…