Thanksgiving holiday

The MFU office closes at noon on Tuesday, Nov. 26, and is closed Wednesday, Nov. 27 through Friday, Nov. 29 in observance of Thanksgiving.

An Afternoon at the Theater

Hubbell House 502 N Main St., Mantorville, MN, United States

Dodge and Olmsted County Farmers Unions are hosting an Afternoon at the Mantorville Opera House. Bring your friends to see the Christmas Show: "A Sherlock Carol" at 2 p.m. Dec. 1 at the Mantorville Opera House, 5 5th St. W., Mantorville. Gather at 1 p.m. at the Hubbell House, 502 N Main St., Mantorville, for appetizers…

Green Ammonia Summit

University of Minnesota, Morris 600 E. Fourth St., Morris, MN, United States

Minnesota Farmers Union is organizing the Green Ammonia Summit to bring together private sector partners, technical experts, energy and utility companies, researchers, policymakers and farm organizations to discuss the future of green fertilizer both in Minnesota and beyond. The event is 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Dec. 10 at the University of Minnesota Morris Oyate…

Christmas/New Year holiday

The MFU office is closed Monday, Dec. 23 through Wednesday, Jan. 1 for Christmas and New Year's.

Membership Engagement Committee

Zoom

The MFU Membership Engagement Committee will meet at 7 p.m. Jan. 6 via Zoom. Email claudine@mfu.org for details. The Membership Engagement Committee supports staff projects and provides feedback on staff initiatives. Open to all MFU members.

Women’s Conference 2025

Courtyard by Marriott Mankato 901 Raintree Rd, Mankato, MN, United States

MFU Women's Conference 2025 Who: Minnesota women - non-binary folks are also welcome! When: 3 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 16 – 4 p.m. Friday, Jan. 17 Where: Courtyard by Marriott, 901 Raintree Rd., Mankato What: This conference is focused on creating a gathering space for women to discuss community, personal well-being and how women can uplift…

Frozen Farmer Mixer

Stone Creek Farm 20382 310th St., Shafer, MN, United States

What: Chisago County Farmers Union is hosting a Frozen Farmer Mixer When: 6-9 p.m. Feb. 1 Where: Stone Creek Farm, 20382 310th St Shafer. What's planned: A relaxed time to hang out with farm friends and of course eat good food. Please bring an appetizer to share. Who do I contact for more information: Kelsey…

Membership Engagement Committee

Zoom

The MFU Membership Engagement Committee will meet at 7 p.m. Feb. 3 via Zoom. Email claudine@mfu.org for details. The Membership Engagement Committee supports staff projects and provides feedback on staff initiatives. Open to all MFU members.

Lobby Day 2025

Minnesota State Capitol Complex 75 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, St. Paul, MN, United States

MFU's Lobby Day is 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 4. New this year, Lobby Day begins at the MFU State Office, 305 Roselawn Ave. E, St. Paul. We'll plan to have a couple guest speakers before heading to the state Capitol for meetings with individual legislators. Doors open at 9 a.m. Following individual legislator…

MFU Lobby Day Legislative Reception

Farmers Kitchen + Bar 750 S. 2nd Street Suite 100, Minneapolis, MN, United States

The MFU Lobby Day Legislative Reception is 4:30-7 p.m. Feb. 4 at Farmers Kitchen + Bar, 750 S. Second St., Suite 100, Minneapolis.

Kanabec County Social

Sapsucker Farms 2752 215th Ave., Mora, MN, United States

What: Kanabec County Social When: 1 p.m. Feb. 16 Where: Sapsucker's Cidery, 2752 215th Ave, Mora What's on the agenda: MFU Government Relations Director Stu Lourey will provide a recap of the state convention and a legislative update. Food: Food trucks will be available on site. Food is on your own. For more information: Call…

Agritourism Networking Group meets Feb. 24

Zoom

Our next Agritourism Networking Group is noon Feb. 24. From noon to 1 p.m., there will be an opportunity for folks interested in agritourism to share ideas and challenges, brainstorm solutions, and network with others who are active or interested in this arena. Please feel free to spread the word. You do not need to…

St. Louis County Farmers Union Coffee & Connect

Sugar Shack 235 Chestnut St, Virginia, MN, United States

St. Louis County Farmers Union is hosting a Coffee and Connect gathering at the Sugar Shack, 235 Chestnut St., Virginia, at 10 a.m. Feb. 27.

Brown County Farmers Union Winter Meeting

The Dawg Haus Bar and Grill 300 1st Ave. North, Sleepy Eye, MN, United States

The Brown County Farmers Union will have a Winter Meeting on March 3 at The Dawg Haus Bar and Grill, 300 First Ave. North, Sleepy Eye. 6 p.m. is optional supper-social hour, order off the menu. 7 p.m. is the meeting. We will discuss current topics in agriculture as well as other state and national…

Visit Girlhood (It’s complicated) at history center

Minnesota History Center 345 W. Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul, MN, United States

MFU is hosting a women's programming event on March 5 in the Twin Cities. The event begins at 10:30 a.m. at the Minnesota History Center with a tour of the exhibit, Girlhood (It's complicated). Following the history center visit, the group will meet for lunch at Farmers Kitchen + Bar, 750 S Second St., Suite…

People’s Town Hall in Jackson

Pizza Ranch Jackson 206 3rd St, Jackson, MN, United States

From expanded tariffs and a potential trade war to firing USDA employees and potential cuts to Medicaid, there’s a lot of news pouring out of Washington, D.C. Minnesota Farmers Union (MFU) is sponsoring a People’s Town Hall at 10 a.m. March 18 at Pizza Ranch, 206 Third St., Jackson, to hear what family farmers and…

Tour manufacturing plant in Jackson

Fendt Lodge 202 Industrial Parkway, Jackson, MN, United States

What: Visit Fendt Lodge, the brand’s center for customer visits, launch events, dealer meetings, factory tours, and corporate gatherings. Fendt’s Rogator applicator and track tractors, as well as other AGCO machinery, are manufactured in the Jackson facility. When: 1 p.m. March 18 Where: 202 Industrial Parkway, Jackson Cost: Free Registration encouraged at https://events.fendt.com/80ctlT6/3aIvaAKun Description: The two-hour…

People’s Town Hall in Sleepy Eye

Sleepy Eye Brewing Company 121 Main Street W, Sleepy Eye, MN, United States

From expanded tariffs and a potential trade war to firing USDA employees and potential cuts to Medicaid, there’s a lot of news pouring out of Washington, D.C. Minnesota Farmers Union (MFU) is sponsoring a People’s Town Hall from 6:30 to 8 p.m. March 18 at Sleepy Eye Brewing Company, 121 Main Street W, Sleepy Eye,…

People’s Town Hall in Ogilvie

St. Kathryn’s Catholic Church Ogilvie 318 Hill Ave., Ogilvie, MN, United States

From expanded tariffs and a potential trade war to firing USDA employees and potential cuts to Medicaid, there’s a lot of news pouring out of Washington, D.C. Minnesota Farmers Union (MFU) is sponsoring a People’s Town Hall at 10 a.m. March 20 at St. Kathryn’s Catholic Church, 318 Hill Ave., Ogilvie, to hear what family…

People’s Town Hall in McGregor

McGregor Community Center 41442 MN-65, McGregor, MN, United States

From expanded tariffs and a potential trade war to firing USDA employees and potential cuts to Medicaid, there’s a lot of news pouring out of Washington, D.C. Minnesota Farmers Union (MFU) is sponsoring a People’s Town Hall at 2:30 p.m. March 20 at McGregor Community Center, 41442 MN-65, McGregor, to hear what family farmers and…