Events

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: 7 p.m., Sept. 29 Where: The Royale in Little Falls Speaker: TBD Food: Buffet. Learn more about county conventions here.

What: Faribault/Freeborn 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. 30. Where: Wedgewood Cove Golf Course, Albert Lea Speaker: TBD Food: Order off menu. Learn more about county conventions here.

What: Wabasha 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: 7 p.m. Sept. 30 Where: Kim's Saloon, Plainview Speaker: Sen. Steve Drazkowski (invited), Rep. Steve Jacob (invited), Michael Hutchinson, candidate for District 20B…

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: 1 p.m. Oct. 5 Where: 234 Center Ave, Clara City Speaker: TBD Food: Lunch will provided. Learn more about county conventions here.

What: The 84th annual convention of the Minnesota Farmers Union will begin with registration at 3 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21 at the Delta Hotel Minneapolis Northeast and continue through Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025. Go to mfu.org/state-convention/ to learn more.

What: The Minnesota Soil Health Coalition brings national, regional and local soil health experts together to provide farmers and ranchers information they can use to improve their operations.  Network with other farmers, network with farmer mentors and learn from long time soil health practitioners. When: Dec. 2-3, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Mankato MFU is…

What: Dodge and Olmsted County Farmers Unions are hosting an Afternoon at the Theater. When: Dec. 7, The afternoon begins at 12:15 p.m. with lunch at the County Seat Coffeehouse, 1 5th St. W., Mantorville. Meal choices are Chicken Panini, Avocado Panini, Ham and Cheese Panini, Club Wrap or Turkey Bacon Wrap. Following the meal…

What: Kanabec County Social When: Sunday, Dec. 7 at 12:30 p.m. Where: Ann River Winery, 1999 180th Ave., Mora Guest speaker: MFU Government Relations Director Stu Lourey Food: Food will be on your own, order off the menu RSVP to Stacy Ripka, 320-412-6362.

What: Webinar: Learn how farmers on small acreages can apply for ag homestead in 2026 When: Noon to 1 p.m., Dec. 8 What: Earlier this year, lawmakers passed a law that will make it easier for farmers residing on less than 15 contiguous acres to qualify for the agricultural classification and potentially agricultural homestead. Agricultural…

What: Join fellow Farmers Union members at the Rustic Trail to socialize and hear from Outreach Organizer Peter Ripka, who will provide a recap of state convention. When: 6:30 p.m. Dec. 10 Where: Rustic Trail, 204 Main St., Palisade Food: On your own, order off the menu Questions: Call Franklin Turnock, Aitkin County Farmers Union…

What: Scott County Social When: 7-9 p.m. Dec. 19 Where: Brew d’Etat, 230 Broadway St. S., Jordan What's happening: Join Scott County Farmers Union members for chance to visit, build camaraderie and enjoy fantastic beer. Cost: Buy your own beverages. Questions: Contact Mike Seifert

What: Scott County January Social When: 7-9 p.m. Jan. 16 Where: Brew d’Etat, 230 Broadway St. S., Jordan What's happening: Join Scott County Farmers Union members for chance to visit, build camaraderie and enjoy fantastic beer. Cost: Buy your own beverages. Questions: Contact Mike Seifert

What: COMET Training When: Sunday, Jan. 25, 5 to 7:30 p.m. Where: Trinity Lutheran Church, 203 E. Main St., Spring Grove Please note: Supper will be served at 5 p.m.; training from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Registration: Free. Registrations appreciated but not required. Please RSVP to gail@mfu.org. More information: COMET: Changing our mental and emotional…

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.…

Note: Olmsted County Farmers Union will host a Pizza Party for members from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Jan. 29 at Frank-n-Steins in Byron.  The Oats and Opportunity program will be rescheduled. Where: Frank-N-Stein's in Byron Food: Pizza provided by Olmsted County Farmers Union. Cost: Free Questions: Contact John Larsen. Growing Oats and Opportunity: Come learn…

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…