Press Releases

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…

ST. PAUL – Two Minnesota Farmers Union (MFU) members today participated in a panel discussion with Gov. Tim Walz on issues surrounding health care access and affordability. Walz has been…

ST. PAUL – Minnesota Farmers Union today praised the Biden-Harris administration for dedicating $1 billion to expand independent processing capacity. “COVID-19 laid bare the fact that our meat processing system…