Press Releases
ST. PAUL – The Minnesota Senate today unanimously passed $8.5 million in drought relief in addition to $1.5 million to respond to the avian influenza outbreak that has thus far…
ST. PAUL – The Minnesota Senate Finance Committee today unanimously approved a drought relief package. “We greatly appreciate the Senate moving on this and hope it earns final approval this…
ST. PAUL – Minnesota Farmers Union (MFU) President Gary Wertish and MFU member Brad Kluver of Lakeville today testified in the House Commerce Finance and Policy Committee in support of…
ROSEMOUNT, Minn. – Dakota County Farmers Union earned the National Farmers Union (NFU) Leadership Achievement Award for the second consecutive year in 2022. The award recognizes county Farmers Union organizations…
ST. PAUL – Today, the Minnesota House passed a drought relief package by a bipartisan 101-33 vote. “This is good news for farmers who are struggling to pay for hay…
ST. PAUL – Nearly 60 Minnesota Farmers Union (MFU) members spent part of their day talking to legislators and other elected officials during MFU’s virtual lobby day. Drought relief, health…
ST. PAUL – Members of Minnesota Farmers Union’s full board (MFU) heard from elected officials and elected a new state secretary at their February meeting. County presidents from across the…
ST. PAUL – Minnesota Farmers Union (MFU) congratulates Colleen Landkamer, who was named USDA State Director of Rural Development in Minnesota by the Biden-Harris administration. “We welcome Colleen back to…
ST. PAUL – The legislative session is well underway, with several Minnesota Farmers Union (MFU) priorities being heard in committees. MFU priorities, otherwise known as special orders of business, include:…
ST. PAUL – Today, the Minnesota House Agriculture Finance and Policy Committee unanimously passed a drought relief package first proposed by Gov. Walz. “This is welcome news for Minnesota farmers…