The Carlton County Farmers Union convention is 10 a.m. Sept. 25 at 4 Quarters Holdings, 2553 County Road 3, Wrenshall. Mercedes Moffett, Carlton County Extension educator, has been invited to speak. There will also be discussion of supporting volunteer fire departments. Please RSVP to Mark Thell for an accurate meal count.

Join the Meat Processing Working Group and Sprout to see both the farmer and buyer side of a local meat supply chain on Sept. 26. We will tour Sprout’s facilities and learn about their receiving, storage, sales and shipping processes for local farm products. After lunch on your own in Little Falls, we will tour…

Join Kittson, Marshall, Roseau, Pennington, and Red Lake County Farmers Union for our annual county conventions at 6 p.m. Sept. 26 at Red Lake Falls American Legion, 121 Main Ave. S., Red Lake Falls. Supper will be provided for members. MFU Vice President Anne Schwagerl, Government Relations Director Stu Lourey and Membership and Outreach Organizer…

Fillmore County Farmers Union will hold their annual convention at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 27 at Branding Iron Restaurant, 1100 Circle Heights Drive, Preston. MFU President Gary Wertish will speak. Contact Eunie Biel for more information.

Wabasha County Farmers Union will hold its annual convention at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 28 at  The Basic Place, 312 Center St E, Hammond. A roast beef meal will be served. Contact Eddie Jostock or Gail Donkers for more information.  

What: Meet members, learn about the farm on a hayride, and enjoy pizza from Alpha + Omega Farm. When: 11 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Oct. 6 Where: Alpha + Omega Farm, 6714 Alpha Road, Princeton Panelists: Hannah Bernhardt of Medicine Creek Farm, Kelsey Love Zaavedra of Heirloomista and Kim Hayes of Alpha + Omega Pizza…

The Freeborn/Faribault County Farmers Union convention is 6 p.m. Oct. 10 at Wedgewood Cove Golf Course & Restaurant, 2200 W. 9th St., Albert Lea. Contact Terry Cunningham for more information.

WHAT: Share how you have been affected by the current drought. Learn about state support and resources for farmers affected by the drought from Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen. WHY: Discuss current drought and other challenges you are experiencing on your farm including feed availability, harvest outlooks, access to processing and price margins with the Minnesota Department…

WHAT: Minnesota Farmers Union and West Central Initiative Conversation on Climate and Agriculture. We are bringing together farmers, environmental advocates and community members to explore the challenges and opportunities presented by our changing climate.  WHEN: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Oct. 30 WHERE: Outstate Brewing Company, 309 S. Vine St., Fergus Falls. SPEAKER: Anna Wasescha, President, West Central…

Thankful for Family Farmers: Growing our Future is a program for area farmers. It's a gathering to discuss how to build a positive mindset and resiliency for tough times. Ted Mathews from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture is the speaker. The event is 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 10 at the Melrose American Legion.…

The 82nd annual convention of the Minnesota Farmers Union will begin with registration at 3 p.m. Friday, Nov. 17 at the Delta Hotel Minneapolis Northeast and continue through Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023, or until all business has been concluded. Business to be conducted at the state convention will include election of president and vice president,…