Events

What: Farm to Table Brunch at Pleasant Valley Orchard in partnership with The Summer Kitchen Cooperative. We’re welcoming guests into a morning at the orchard that brings together food, place and the people who make both possible. When: 10 a.m. to noon June 7 Where: Pleasant Valley Orchard, 17325 Pleasant Valley Rd., Shafer What is…

What: Southwest Minnesota legislative recap. Join MFU Government Relations Director Stu Lourey for an update on what Farmers Union is advocating for in St. Paul and Washington D.C. When: 5:30 p.m. June 9 Where: Nobles County Government Center Farmers Room, 315 10th St., Worthington

What: Southeast Minnesota legislative recap. Join MFU Government Relations Director Stu Lourey for an update on what Farmers Union is advocating for in St. Paul and Washington D.C. When: 11 a.m. June 11 Where: Branding Iron, Preston  

What: Southeast Minnesota legislative recap. Join MFU Government Relations Director Stu Lourey for an update on what Farmers Union is advocating for in St. Paul and Washington D.C. When: 6 p.m. June 11 Where: Brew d'État, 230 Broadway St. S., Jordan

What: Fillmore County Dairy Night on the Farm. Enjoy a fun evening filled with ice cream, cheeseburgers, farm tours and dairy fun for all ages. When: 5-8 p.m. June 13 Fillmore County Farmers Union will have a booth at the event.  

What: Community Conversation on Energy and Local Impact. Join us as we bring experts and local leaders under one roof to hear from residents about the future of our energy infrastructure, production and demand. Where: Fulda Senior Center When: 6-7:15 p.m. June 18 Sponsored by Nobles/Rock County Farmers Union,

What: Soil and Wind Erosion Lunch and Learn When: 12:30 p.m. June 18 Where: Elrosa Bar and Lounge Speaker: NRCS resource soil scientist Brandon DeFoe Lunch: Burger baskets RSVP requested, but not required, to Brenda at brenda@mfu.org or 320-630-9485.

What: Northeast Minnesota legislative recap. Join MFU Government Relations Director Stu Lourey for an update on what Farmers Union is advocating for in St. Paul and Washington D.C. When: Noon June 23 Where: Fergus Falls Public Library Community Room

What: Northeast Minnesota legislative recap. Join MFU Government Relations Director Stu Lourey for an update on what Farmers Union is advocating for in St. Paul and Washington D.C. When: 5 p.m. June 23 Where: Crookston Public Library Community Room

What: Nitrogen and Soil Health Roundtable Discussion Featured topics: Nitrogen Credits from Cover Crops Sequestering Nitrogen from Cover Crops Measuring N with testing Biologicals & Compost When: 8-11 a.m. June 24 Where: Legvold Farms, Northfield To register: Visit bit.ly/4wGQyoU or call Tim at 612-600-4872.

What: COMET Training When: June 24, 5:30 p.m. meal, followed by training from 6 to 8 p.m. Where: Subway, 1111 Craig Ave., Hwy 14 W., Tracy Registration: Free. Registrations appreciated but not required. Please RSVP to elizabeth@mfu.org. More information: COMET: Changing our mental and emotional trajectory COMET is a two-hour interactive training program designed to help people support…

What: St. Louis County Farmers Union Annual Convention. As a grassroots policy organization, our annual county meetings are an opportunity to gather, build community, and bring forth resolutions that guide our work. When: 6 p.m. June 24 Where: Wilbert Cafe, Cotton Speaker: TBD Food: TBD

What: Dodge/Olmsted County Farmers Union Annual Convention. As a grassroots policy organization, our annual county meetings are an opportunity to gather, build community, and bring forth resolutions that guide our work. When: 5 p.m. July 7 Where: Union Coffee Cafe, Dodge Center Speaker: TBD Food: Fried chicken dinner

What: Kanabec County Farmers Union Annual Convention. As a grassroots policy organization, our annual county meetings are an opportunity to gather, build community, and bring forth resolutions that guide our work. When: 6 p.m. July 7 Where: Stacy Ripka's home, Ogilvie Speaker: TBD Food: Potluck. Bring a dish to share.

What: Aitkin County Farmers Union Annual Convention. As a grassroots policy organization, our annual county meetings are an opportunity to gather, build community, and bring forth resolutions that guide our work. When: Noon July 12 Where: Salo Town Hall Speaker: TBD Food: Potluck. Bring a dish to share.

What: Redwood/Lyon/Lincoln/Cottonwood County Farmers Union Annual Convention. As a grassroots policy organization, our annual county meetings are an opportunity to gather, build community, and bring forth resolutions that guide our work. When: 6:30 p.m. July 16 Where: Imker farm, Lamberton Speaker: TBD Food: TBD

What: Chippewa County Farmers Union Annual Convention. As a grassroots policy organization, our annual county meetings are an opportunity to gather, build community, and bring forth resolutions that guide our work. When: 5:30 p.m. July 21 Where: VanDerPol home, Clara City Speaker: TBD Food: Provided.

What: Family Night on the Farm in Brown County When: July 23, 4-8 p.m. Where: Steve and Kerry Hoffman Farm, New Ulm Food: Picnic meal for $5

What: Yellow Medicine County Farmers Union Annual Convention. As a grassroots policy organization, our annual county meetings are an opportunity to gather, build community, and bring forth resolutions that guide our work. When: 5:30 p.m. July 23 Where: PK Egans Family Restaurant, Canby Speaker: TBD Food: TBD

What: COMET Training When: July 27, 9 a.m. Where: Maggie's Hometown Tavern, Hendrum Registration: Free. Registrations appreciated but not required. Please RSVP to melany.r.thomas@gmail.com. More information: COMET: Changing our mental and emotional trajectory COMET is a two-hour interactive training program designed to help people support others who may be seen sad, anxious, distracted or depressed. It was developed…