Press Releases
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…
ST. PAUL – Today, the Walz-Flanagan administration announced their full budget proposal, which includes key Minnesota Farmers Union (MFU) priorities. “We’re glad to see the Walz-Flanagan administration address many of…
ST. PAUL – The Walz-Flanagan budget provisions unveiled today include funding for several initiatives championed by Minnesota Farmers Union (MFU). Today’s budget provisions include an investment of $10 million to…
ST. PAUL – Minnesota Farmers Union (MFU) congratulates Whitney Place, who was today named executive director of the Farm Service Agency in Minnesota by the Biden-Harris administration. “We’ve worked with…