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…
Southern Elementary Youth Leadership Camp
Sibley State Park 800 Sibley Park Road Northeast, New London, MN, United StatesThe MFU Foundation Southern Elementary Camp is Sunday, July 14 to Wednesday, July 17 at Sibley State Park near New London. This camp is for ages 8 to 11. Go to mfu.org/camp to learn more.
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…
New member welcome Zoom
New Member Welcome Lunch Hour (virtual) Are you new to Minnesota Farmers Union? Our team would like to extend a warm welcome and invite you to join us for a casual virtual lunch discussion with MFU staff. Being a new member of an organization can be intimidating, but everyone here is friendly, eager to get to know you and help…
Women of MFU July Zoom gathering
ZoomWhat: The Matriarchal Hour Who: Farmers Union women members. This gathering is gender-inclusive - trans and nonbinary participants are welcome to attend. Date: Every third Monday (July 15) Time: 2-3 p.m. More information: Our aim is to establish a standing monthly Zoom call inspired by Extension Study Clubs. Each session will feature a designated facilitator who…
MFU Leadership Camp Open House
Sibley State Park 800 Sibley Park Road Northeast, New London, MN, United StatesMFU Leadership Camp Open House When: July 18, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Location: Sibley State Park Modern Group Center, 800 Sibley Park Rd NE, New London, MN 56273 What: Join MFU for an exciting community open house at Sibley State Park to get to know more about MFU's camp program. Event details: Lunch will…
Benton County Convention
Carol and Steve Anderson farm 14235 115th Ave NE, Foley, MN, United StatesThe Benton County Farmers Union Convention is 7 p.m. July 18 at the Anderson 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 Union a strong voice in St.…
Harvest Star
The Land, Spicer 15455 Old Mill Rd, Spicer, MN, United StatesWhat: Harvest Star: Farmers, vendors, theater, food and music! When: Sept. 20, 7 p.m. – Sept. 21, 7 p.m. Where: The Land, 15455 Old Mill Rd, Spicer About the event: Harvest Star brings together farmers, vendors, theater, food and music at The Land in Spicer. A local vendor market will open at 2 p.m. Sod…
Aitkin County Convention
Salo Town Hall 36303Kestrel Ave, McGregor, MN, United StatesThe Aitkin County Farmers Union Convention is 11:30 a.m. July 21 at the Lawler Town Hall. Bring a dish to pass for the potluck meal. 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…
Cannon Valley Summer Get-Together
Burning Daylight Draft Farm 37272 20th Ave., Dennison, United StatesCannon Valley Summer Get-Together When: July 21, 5 p.m.-8 p.m. Where: Burning Daylight Draft Farm, 37272 20th Ave., Dennison More information: Join the Rice and Dakota County Farmers Union for a casual summer get-together to catch up and complain with other farmers! Why complain? This is how policy resolutions are born! For those new to…
Brown, Watonwan and Jackson County Convention
Comfrey Bar & Grill 109 E Brown St., Comfrey, MN, United StatesBrown, Watonwan and Jackson County Farmers Unions will hold their convention July 22 at Comfrey Bar and Grill, 109 E Brown St, Comfrey. The event begins with a meal at 5:30 p.m., followed by a presentation by MFU Antimonopoly Director Justin Stofferahn at 6:30 p.m. The presentation is Challenging Monopoly Power. As a grassroots policy…