Press Releases

MFU member calls for MinnesotaCare public option

ST. PAUL – Today, Minnesota Farmers Union (MFU) testified before the Minnesota House Commerce Committee in support of House File 96, Representative Jamie Long’s bill to expand MinnesotaCare with a…

MFU supports bill to increase hospital merger oversight

ST. PAUL – Minnesota Farmers Union (MFU) Vice President Anne Schwagerl today testified before a joint hearing of the House Commerce and Health Committees. The committees held the joint hearing…

Walz budget includes Minnesota Care buy-in option

ST. PAUL – Today, the Walz-Flanagan administration announced their full budget proposal, which includes key Minnesota Farmers Union (MFU) priorities. “Last week at Minnesota Ag Expo, I met with Gov. Walz…

Carbon market guide helps farmers navigate carbon contracts

ST. PAUL – Minnesota Farmers Union (MFU), in partnership with Farmers Legal Action Group (FLAG) and the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA), released a Farmers’ Guide to Carbon Markets in…

MFU outlines policy priorities for 2023 session

ST. PAUL – Minnesota Farmers Union (MFU) looks forward to working with the Walz-Flanagan administration and Minnesota’s legislators in the 2023 legislative session to make Minnesota an even better place…

MFU hosts meeting on creating a fairer economy

ST. PAUL, Minn. – The economy and inflation were top issues in the election and research shows that voters blame the monopolization of markets for rising inflation. Minnesota Farmers Union…

R5DC presents MFU with Exceptional Regional Partner award

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota Farmers Union (MFU) thanks Region Five Development Commission (R5DC) for presenting the organization with its 2022 Exceptional Regional Partner of the Year award. The award…

MFU supports strengthening Renewable Fuel Standard

ST. PAUL, Minn. – On Dec. 1, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a proposal calling for increased use of biofuels in the nation’s fuel supply over the next…

Farmers Union honors four members at annual banquet

ST. PAUL – Minnesota Farmers Union (MFU) honored four of its members for their service to agriculture and Farmers Union during their annual banquet, Nov. 19. Alan Perish of Todd…

Minnesota Farmers Union members adopt special orders, elect delegates to national convention

ST. PAUL – Minnesota Farmers Union (MFU) members adopted special orders and elected delegates to the National Farmers Union Convention at their 81st annual state convention, held Nov. 18-20 in…