Events

What: Coffee and Conversation with Health Care for All Minnesota When: Feb. 27, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Where: Burnhaven Library, Large Meeting Room, 1101 County Rd 42 W, Burnsville Guest Presenters: Rose Roach, Board Chair of Health Care for all MN, and Anne Jones, RN, BSN, MA, Vice Chair of Health Care for All…

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.

What: Lambing and Kidding Workshop. The lambing and kidding workshop will offer a combination of classroom training in what to expect, plus hands-on practice with a lambing and kidding simulator. Anyone who is expecting lambs or kids in the spring should attend. Extension educator Colleen Carlson is program leader. When: 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. March…

What: Getting Started with Backyard and Small Flock Chicken workshop. Presented in cooperation with UMN Extension, the Backyard and Small Scale Poultry Workshop agenda is filled with multiple topics geared toward the needs of the backyard, hobbyist and small scale poultry keepers. This informative class that will offer practical guidance on poultry husbandry, breeds of…

What: Cottonwood County Farm & Rural Emergency Readiness Workshop When: 9:30 a.m. to noon, March 14; reschedule date is April 18, if needed. Where: Westbrook Community Center,  849 5th St, Westbrook Purpose: Equip farm families and agricultural community members with practical, hands‑on emergency response skills. Adults and youth (ages 12+) may participate in the training…

Minnesota Farmers Union (MFU) is sponsoring a People’s Town Hall from 1o:30 a.m. to noon March 18 at the 8th Avenue Diner and Coffee House, 101 8th Ave. NE, Pipestone, to hear your perspectives on how state and federal leaders should act to strengthen family farm agriculture, build vibrant communities, improve healthcare and ensure everyone…

Minnesota Farmers Union (MFU) is sponsoring a People’s Town Hall from 2 to 3:30 p.m. March 18 at Fulda City Hall, 102 3rd St. NE, Fulda, to hear your perspectives on how state and federal leaders should act to strengthen family farm agriculture, build vibrant communities, improve healthcare and ensure everyone has opportunities to thrive.…

What: Minnesota Farmers Union (MFU) is sponsoring a People’s Town Hall to hear your perspectives on how state and federal leaders should act to strengthen family farm agriculture, build vibrant communities, improve healthcare and ensure everyone has opportunities to thrive. The event is free and open to the public. When: Meeting time is from 6:30-8…

What: COMET Training When: March 19, 5:30 p.m. light meat, followed by training from 6 to 8 p.m. Where: Ashland Town Hall, 18944 660th St., Dodge Center Registration: Free. Registrations appreciated but not required. Please RSVP to gail@mfu.org. More information: COMET: Changing our mental and emotional trajectory COMET is a two-hour interactive training program designed…

What: COMET Training When: March 30, 11 a.m. Where: Art in Motion on the Lake Wobegon Trail, Holdingford Registration: Free. Registrations strongly recommended. Please RSVP to brenda@mfu.org. 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.…

What: COMET Training When: March 30, 6:30 p.m. Where: Art in Motion on the Lake Wobegon Trail, Holdingford Registration: Free. Registrations strongly recommended. Please RSVP to brenda@mfu.org. 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.…

Minnesota Farmers Union (MFU) is sponsoring a People’s Town Hall from 10:30 a.m. to noon April 8 at the Great River Regional Library - Little Falls, to hear your perspectives on how state and federal leaders should act to strengthen family farm agriculture, build vibrant communities, improve healthcare and ensure everyone has opportunities to thrive.…

What: Murray County Soil Health Lunch and Learn - focused on soil health equipment When: Noon to  1:30 p.m. April 8 Where: Plaid Moose, Slayton Meal: Sandwiches courtesy of Murray County Farmers Union. RSVP to Elizabeth Hines by April 6 for accurate lunch count. Cost: No cost. Speaker: Samuel Porter of Minnesota Farmers Union More…

Minnesota Farmers Union (MFU) is sponsoring a People’s Town Hall from 5 to 6:30 p.m. April 8 at the Heritage Community Center, Thief River Falls, to hear your perspectives on how state and federal leaders should act to strengthen family farm agriculture, build vibrant communities, improve healthcare and ensure everyone has opportunities to thrive. The…

Minnesota Farmers Union (MFU) is sponsoring a People’s Town Hall from noon to 1:30 p.m. April 9 at the Blandin Foundation, 100 N. Pokegama Ave., Grand Rapids, to hear your perspectives on how state and federal leaders should act to strengthen family farm agriculture, build vibrant communities, improve healthcare and ensure everyone has opportunities to…

Minnesota Farmers Union (MFU) is sponsoring a People’s Town Hall from 4 to 5:30 p.m. April 16 at the American Legion, Willmar, to hear your perspectives on how state and federal leaders should act to strengthen family farm agriculture, build vibrant communities, improve healthcare and ensure everyone has opportunities to thrive. The event is free…

What: New Camper Orientation When: 7 p.m. May 20 Where: Zoom Details: The MFU Summer Camp’s director and staff invite new and prospective campers and families to our New Camper Orientation. In this informal zoom presentation, we aim to provide an idea of what to expect during a session at MFU Summer Camp. We will…

What: Book Talk: We Can Do Better When: 7-8 p.m. Tuesday April 21 More information: Come to Moon Palace Books for a book discussion of We Can Do Better: Collected Writings on Land, Conservation, and Public Policy by the late Iowa State Representative Paul Johnson, edited by Curt Meine.