The Morrison County Farmers Union Convention is 7 p.m. Aug. 12 at Royal Café in Little Falls, 120 W. Broadway, Little Falls. Cost of the chicken, sausage and sauerkraut buffet meal is $10 or obtain free tickets from area sponsoring businesses. Tickets are available at the door. The convention is open to the public. As…

The Crow Wing County Farmers Union Convention is noon Aug. 14 at St. Mathias Park, 4548 County Road 121, Ft. Ripley. Please RSVP to Steve Koering for an accurate lunch count. As a grassroots policy organization, annual county conventions (aka annual business meetings) are the building blocks of MFU policy. It is the participation of…

What: Aitkin Summer Sip & Savor: Celebrating local food, drinks, farms & restaurants When: Aug 15, 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. Where: Clear Lake Gardens, 31213 292nd St, Aitkin About the event: Building on last year’s fun Aitkin Summer Farm Festival, this event features special appetizers & drinks prepared by chefs & bartenders who support…

What: 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 (Aug. 19) 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…

As 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 Stearns County Farmers Union Convention is 7 p.m. Aug. 19 at Greenwald Pub. Call Stearns County President Mike…

The Mille Lacs County Farmers Union Convention is 6 p.m. Aug. 20. Please 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 resolutions, that gives…

The Hennepin-Ramsey County Farmers Union Convention is 6-7:30 p.m. Aug. 20 at The Good Acre. 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.…

What: Clover Valley Farm Fest, featuring local food producers, artisans, live music, children's activities, and more. When: Noon to 4 p.m. Aug. 25 Where: Agate Acres Farm, 1109 Two Harbors Rd, Two Harbors About the event: The Clover Valley Farm Fest is a celebration for the community hosted by the 10 farms on the Clover…

The MFU office is closed Monday, Sept. 2 for Labor Day.

What: Butcher's Dinner & Barn Dance at Medicine Creek Farm including tour, market, dinner and dance! When: 4-9 p.m. Sept. 7 Where: Medicine Creek Farm, 68393 Scotch Pine Rd, Finlayson About the event: Join us at Medicine Creek Farm for a Butcher's Dinner and Barn Dance. Start the afternoon with a tour to meet the…

The Polk County Farmers Union Convention is 10 a.m. Sept. 11 at MFU's Lake Sarah Campground, 20049 Campground Road SE, Erskine. 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…

The county convention for Rice and LeSueur counties is Sept. 11 at Fireside Orchard, 2225 Lonsdale Blvd E, Northfield. More information is coming. 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…