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…

What: Our Local Plate - Farm Fest and Market: A fun-filled day celebrating family farms, sustainable food sources, and the economic impact that's created when we invest in our local farmers, ranchers and makers. When: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 14 Where: 12506 20th St N, Moorhead About the event: Join us for an on-farm event…

What: Deep Roots Festival. Celebrate the growing season in early fall! Farm tours, hands-on food workshops, kids activities, live music, locally sourced meals and beverages and a farmers market. When: 1-7 p.m. Sept. 14 Where: Maple Hills Orchard, 29355 130 St, Frazee About the event: The Local Foods Tours is from Noon-2:45 p.m. The event…

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 (Sept. 16) 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…

The Wright County Farmers Union Convention is 7 p.m. Sept. 17 at Buffalo United Methodist Church fellowship hall, 609 8th St NW, Buffalo. 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…

What: Meet Your Makers: Local Farmer, Food and Beverage Market featuring Sharing our Roots farmers at Keepsake Cidery. When: Noon to 4 p.m. Sept. 29 Where: Keepsake Cidery, 4609 135th St E, Dundas About the event: Meet Your Makers 2024 is an off the beaten path market featuring not so common food and beverage items…

The MFU office is closed Monday, Oct. 14 for Indigenous’ Peoples Day.

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 (Oct. 21) 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…

The National Farmers Union Women's Conference is Nov. 7-9 at Hotel Valencia Riverwalk, 150 E Houston St., San Antonio, Texas. This two-day conference has something for everyone: hear from speakers on farm financing, communications, marketing and more. We'll recap election day and what it might mean for American agriculture in the coming years, and we'll…

The MFU office is closed Monday, Nov. 11 in observance of Veterans Day.

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 (Nov. 18) 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…

The MFU State Convention is Nov. 22 through Nov. 24