Events

What: A new event celebrating the connection between agriculture and handmade arts is coming to Ivanhoe with the launch of the Farm to Fiber Festival, a community-focused celebration of local fiber production, rural creativity and the journey from raw wool to finished textile. When: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 13 Where: Gilson Field and…

What:  Polk 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: 10 a.m. Sept. 14 Where: Lake Sarah Campground Speaker: TBD Food: TBD

What: Scott 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. Sept. 15 Where: Wee Farm, Savage Food: Meal provided Speaker: Ken Meter, Crossroads Resource Center

What: Community Garden Bus Tour, a bus tour of Minneapolis community gardens. Learn from garden managers how they grow these beautiful, productive and engaging spaces that bring people together to feed people. Garden stops include: Hennepin Avenue United Methodist, Loring Park Rose’s Garden (with Minneapolis Edible Boulevards), East Phillips Bridal Veil Gardens, Prospect Park FairShare Farm,…

What: Carlton 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: 10 a.m. Sept. 16 Where: Chickadee Coffeehouse, Barnum Food: Sandwich provided Speaker: TBD

What: Red Lake, Kittson, Roseau, Pennington, Marshall, Clearwater 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. Sept. 16 Where: Thief River Falls American Legion Speaker: TBD Food: TBD

What:  Sibley 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: 12:30 p.m. Sept. 21 Where: EJ's Bar and Grill, Gaylord Speaker: Justin Stofferahn Food: Order off the menu

What:  Winona 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: 12 p.m. Sept. 22 Where: Bonnie Rae's Cafe, Rollingstone Speaker: TBD Food: Order off the menu.

What:  Hennepin-Ramsey and Anoka 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. Sept. 24 Where: MFU office, St. Paul Speaker: TBD Food: TBD

What: Rice 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. Sept. 25 Where: TBD Food: TBD Tour: TBD

What: Morrison 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. Sept. 28 Where: The Royal, Little Falls Speaker: TBD Food: Meal provided