Events

Join Dakota, Rice and Scott county Farmers Unions for Coffee and Connect beginning at 11:30 a.m. Jan. 29 at the Empire Public Works Building, 2577 Vermillion River Trail, Farmington. The presentation is “Social Security and YOU—at every age." RSVP and send your questions to Linda Larson at (612) 554-9963 or Mike Seifert at (612) 366-5249.…

What: Growing Oats and Opportunity: Come learn about the new oat mill in Albert Lea and what it could mean for your farm. Matt Kruger from Green Acres Milling is the featured speaker. When: 6:30 to 8 p.m. Jan. 29. Note that this event is rescheduled from Jan. 22 due to extreme weather conditions. Where:…

What: Pine County Farmers Union Winter Social Where: Three Twenty Brewing in Pine City When: 6 p.m. Jan. 30 Speakers: Joel Barr on cold storage feasibility considerations for farmers who direct market and Stu Lourey. On the agenda: Join us to learn about findings from a newly released study examining the feasibility of cold storage…

What: Kanabec County Farmers Union Social When: Feb. 15, beginning at 1 p.m. Where: Sapsucker Cidery Topic: Programs available through NRCS Food: A food truck available serving wood fire pizza, which is on your own. Please RSVP to Stacy Ripka at 320-412-6362. Also, she can answer your questions about the event.

What: Murray County Soil Health Lunch & Learn. Join us for a hands‑on day of learning and connection focused on building healthier soils. Hear from experts on the six principles of soil health, see demonstrations on signs of changing soil health, and engage in farmer‑led discussions. Lunch is provided, with resource tables open throughout the…

What: Deer Management Meeting: Come share your ideas for managing the deer population in southeast Minnesota with officials from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. When: 1 -3 p.m. Feb. 19 Where: Plainview American Legion Cost: Free Contact Eddie Jostock for more information. Event organized by Wabasha County Farmers Union.

What: The Hennepin-Ramsey unit is hosting a book club and coffee social. When: Noon to 2 p.m. Feb. 21 Where: Open Book, 1011 Washington Ave. S, Minneapolis Details: The first hour will be dedicated to a conversation about "Bad Company: Private Equity and the Death of the American Dream" by Megan Greenwell, followed by a…

What: Lobby Day 2026 When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 3 Where: Doors open at 9 a.m. at MFU State Office, 305 Roselawn Ave. E, St. Paul. Travel to Capitol for legislator meetings. Register at bit.ly/MFULobby26 Legislative Reception follows that evening from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at Farmers Kitchen + Bar, 750 S. 2nd…

What: Lobby Day 2026 Legislative Reception When: 4:30 to 7 p.m. March 3 Where: Farmers Kitchen + Bar, 750 S. 2nd St. Suite 100, Minneapolis This follows MFU Lobby Day, which begins at 10 a.m. March 3. Learn more at this link.