Breakfast on the Farm at Laveau Grandview Dairy Farm
Laveau Grandview Dairy Farm 508 Cemetery Rd., Wrenshall, MN, United StatesWhat: The Laveau Grandview Dairy in Wrenshall, Carlton County, is hosting Breakfast on the Farm. When: 8 a.m. to noon, June 29 at Laveau Grandview Dairy Farm, 508 Cemetery Rd., Wrenshall, MN 55797 Cost: The event is free, including breakfast (pancakes, sausage, milk, and coffee). Donations will be accepted. Parking: There is parking on site,…
Kanabec County Gathering
Sapsucker Farms 2752 215th Ave., Mora, MN, United StatesThe Kanabec County Farmers Union is meeting at 1 p.m. June 30 at Sapsucker Farms, 2752 215 Ave., Mora. MFU Special Projects Coordinator Dave Endicott will speak on MFU's meat processing work and the regional food business center work. Contact Stacy Ripka at 320-412-6362 for more information.
Grant County Farmers Union Convention
Hazel and James Prahl home 100 6th Street South, Hoffman, MN, United StatesThe Grant County Farmers Union Convention is 10 a.m. July 2 at 100 6th St S., Hoffman. As a grassroots policy organization, annual county conventions (aka annual business meetings) are the building blocks of MFU policy. It is the participation of members, through attending and bringing forth resolutions, that gives Farmers Union a strong voice…
Legislative recap in Benson
Ambush Park Shelter Number 1, Benson 2400 Atlantic Ave., Benson, MN, United StatesSwift County Farmers Union is hosting a Legislative Update from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. July 2 at Ambush Park, Shelter No. 1, 2400 Atlantic Ave, Benson. Visit with Minnesota Farmers Union Government Relations Director Stu Lourey and learn about what passed and what didn’t during the 2024 Minnesota legislative session. Contact Jim Falk at 320-333-8073…
Legislative update in New London
Goat Ridge Brewing Company 17 Central Ave W, New London, MN, United StatesKandiyohi County Farmers Union is hosting a Legislative Update at 5 p.m. July 2 at Goat Ridge Brewing, 17 Central Ave W., New London. Visit with Minnesota Farmers Union Government Relations Director Stu Lourey and learn about what passed and what didn’t during the 2024 Minnesota legislative session. Contact Erik Hatlestad at 320-905-1543 for more…
Independence Day – office closed
The MFU office is closed Wednesday, July 3 through Friday, July 5 for the Independence Day holiday.
Mill City Farmers Market Tour
Mill City Farmers Market 750 S 2nd St., Minneapolis, MN, United StatesJoin your Hennepin/Ramsey County MFU chapter leaders for a Mill City Farmers Market tour on Saturday, July 6. The event will start at 8 a.m. with coffee and bars at Farmers Kitchen and Bar. Beginning at 8:30 a.m., we'll walk with Mill City Farmers Market Executive Director Ella Daniels through the market learning about and…
Kanabec County Farmers Union Convention
Ripka home 1215 130th Ave., Ogilvie, MN, United StatesAs a grassroots policy organization, annual county conventions are the building blocks of MFU policy. It is the participation of members, through attending and bringing forth resolutions, that gives us a strong voice in St. Paul. The Kanabec County Farmers Union Convention is 6 p.m. July 9 at 1215 130th Ave., Ogilvie. It will be…
Membership Engagement Committee meeting
The Membership Engagement Committee meets at 7 p.m. July 9. There will be a brief check-in with members before moving to a discussion with membership outreach coordinators. The purpose of the Membership Engagement Committee is to build upon the strength and potential of Minnesota Farmers Union membership through: Engaging members and creating opportunities for current…
Goodhue County Farmers Union Convention
Covered Bridge Restaurant 1439 Northstar Drive, Zumbrota, Minnesota, United StatesThe Goodhue County Farmers Union Convention is 6:30 p.m. July 10 at the Covered Bridge Family Restaurant, 1439 Northstar Drive, Zumbrota. Please RSVP to Gail by July 5 for a headcount on food. As a grassroots policy organization, annual county conventions (aka annual business meetings) are the building blocks of MFU policy. It is the…
Dodge/Olmsted County Convention
Matt and Maggie Kruger farm 56230 270th Ave, Pine Island, MN, United StatesDodge and Olmsted County Farmers Unions will hold their annual County Convention July 11 at the Matt and Maggie Kruger farm. As a grassroots policy organization, annual county conventions (aka annual business meetings) are the building blocks of MFU policy. It is the participation of members, through attending and bringing forth resolutions, that gives Farmers…
Sowing Seeds: Celebrating Local Foods & Lost Skills
Alternative Roots Farm 11197 130th St., Madelia, MN, United StatesSowing Seeds: Celebrating Local Foods & Lost Skills When: July 14, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Where: Alternative Roots Farm, 11197 130th St, Madelia About the event: Join us for a fun and memorable afternoon that’s all about celebrating local foods and rediscovering traditional self-sufficiency skills. Featuring our community’s farmers and makers and set on…