Events

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: 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: The Future of Meat Processing: What It Means for Our Communities When: POSTPONED Where: Wedgewood Cove Golf Resort, Albert Lea More information: This will be a community conversation on competition, agriculture, local business, and the future of rural economies. The way food moves from farms to consumers is changing, and those changes have real…

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 For more information, download the one-page County Convention Guide.

What: Electric Farm Equipment Grant Webinar: Tips for submitting a successful application When: July 1, noon to 1 p.m. Register by clicking here. More information: The new Electric Farm Equipment Grant aims to help farmers purchase electrical agricultural equipment. This webinar will provide an overview of the funding opportunity, eligible equipment, the application process, and…

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…

What: Meeting the Moment: Second Annual Minnesota Cooperative Summit When: July 28-29 Where: The College of St. Scholastica in Duluth Minnesota Farmers Union is a partner in organizing the event.

What: Farm Transition and Estate Planning Workshop, a collaborative event with University of Minnesota Extension designed to support farm families as they plan for the future of their businesses, land and legacies. Farm transition and estate planning are among the most complex—and critical—challenges facing agricultural families. Our one day workshop provides practical education and guidance…

What: Otter Tail 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 31 Where: Shoreline Restaurant and Bar, Battle Lake Speaker: TBD Food: TBD