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SUMMARY:Women in Ag Day at the Minnesota State Capitol
DESCRIPTION:This is a save the date for Monday\, March 25\, for the first Women In Ag Day at the Minnesota State Capitol. The goal is to tell stories and create awareness about women in agriculture. What are the successes and challenges of women in agriculture? Let’s tell our story. We ask you to save this date and share it with others. More information and details will come soon by email and on this website: z.umn.edu/WAGN \nState Sen. Mary Kunesh and her colleagues on the Minnesota State Senate Agriculture\, Broadband\, and Rural Development Committee have invited women who are involved in farming\, ranching and agricultural businesses and organizations to come to the State Capitol. The day will include a hearing with the Senate Ag Committee\, time for you to meet with your legislator and a networking reception for you to meet leaders in the agricultural industry. \nIn preparation for this inaugural event\, Kunesh and University of Minnesota Extension are seeking your input to understand the barriers\, challenges\, opportunities and success you face as women in agriculture. The responses to this survey will be used to create a report that will be shared with state legislators so they can better understand the constituents in their districts and across the state. The survey should only take 3-4 minutes to complete. Follow this link. \nPlease note: if you attended the Extension Women in Ag Network Conference on Feb. 6\, this survey was on the table tents.
URL:https://mfu.org/event/women-in-ag-day-at-the-minnesota-state-capitol/
LOCATION:MN
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240326T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240326T120000
DTSTAMP:20260523T124643
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SUMMARY:CannonBelles Tour & Lunch
DESCRIPTION:What: Join fellow Farmers Union members for a tour of the CannonBelles cheese plant\, with lunch and conversation to follow at their coffee and ice cream shop. \nWhen: March 26\, Tour at 10 a.m.\, Lunch at 11 a.m. \nWhere: Tour: 55 Holiday Ave\, Cannon Falls\, and Lunch: 402 Mill St W\, Cannon Falls. \nFood: Lunch at CannonBelles. Each person responsible for own meal costs. \nRSVP by March 22 to Gail Donkers at 507-202-2042\, gail@mfu.org. \nHosted by: Dakota and Goodhue County Farmers Unions
URL:https://mfu.org/event/cannonbelles-tour-lunch/
LOCATION:MN
ORGANIZER;CN="Gail Donkers":MAILTO:gail@mfu.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240327T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240327T130000
DTSTAMP:20260523T124643
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240306T201641Z
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SUMMARY:Climate-Ready Woods
DESCRIPTION:As Minnesota’s climate changes\, forests will face pressures from tree diseases and insects\, heavier and more frequent rainfalls\, warmer temperatures and prolonged drought. One way to foster a healthy\, resilient woodland is by adding and encouraging species that are predicted to adapt well to these changes. \nTo help people choose appropriate species for their backyard woods\, UMN Extension used modeled climate response data to create regionally-specific recommendation lists of climate-resilient trees and plants. \nThrough adoption of these recommendation lists\, gardeners and woodland stewards can holistically improve forest health by enhancing the resilience of Minnesota’s woods to climate change. \nOlmsted County SWCD will share the programs available and information about their annual tree sale. \nSpeakers: \n\nAngela S. Gupta\, U of M Forestry Extension Professor and Educator\nAngela White\, Olmsted SWCD District Conservation Technician\n\nTime: Noon to 1 p.m. March 27 \nLocation: Regional Extension Office\, 140 Elton Hills Lane NW\, Rochester\, in basement classroom \nFor more information: Contact Gail Donkers\, gail@mfu.org
URL:https://mfu.org/event/climate-ready-woods/
LOCATION:Extension Regional Office\, Rochester\, 140 Elton Hills Lane NW\, Suite 201\, Rochester\, MN\, 55901\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Gail Donkers":MAILTO:gail@mfu.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240403T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240403T150000
DTSTAMP:20260523T124643
CREATED:20240402T173209Z
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SUMMARY:Practical Farmers and Pheasants Forever Meet & Greet
DESCRIPTION:Practical Farmers and Pheasants Forever are holding an open house from noon to 3 p.m. April 3 at Jake’s Stadium Pizza\, 330 Stadium Rd.\, Mankato\, to help maximize your farm profitability through precision conservation analysis.\nIf you are a farmer or landowner interested in increasing profitability and conservation value on\nyour farm\, stop by for a casual lunch to connect with like-minded farmers and specialists from\nPractical Farmers and Pheasants Forever.\nLearn more at Blue Earth Pheasants Forever.
URL:https://mfu.org/event/practical-farmers-and-pheasants-forever-meet-greet/
LOCATION:Jake’s Pizza\, 119 Broadway Ave\, St. Peter\, MN\, 56082\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240403T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240403T193000
DTSTAMP:20260523T124643
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T181631Z
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SUMMARY:Author Austin Frerick at Moon Palace Books
DESCRIPTION:Join author Austin Frerick at Moon Palace Books in Minneapolis on April 3 at 6 p.m. \nThe event will be to discuss Austin’s forthcoming book Barons: Money\, Power\, and the Corruption of America’s Food Industry. Barons is the story of seven corporate titans\, their rise to power\, and the consequences for everyone else. \nThe event is co-sponsored by Minnesota Farmers Union.
URL:https://mfu.org/event/author-austin-frerick-at-moon-palace-books/
LOCATION:Moon Palace Books\, 3032 Minnehaha Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Justin Stofferahn":MAILTO:justin@mfu.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240404T184500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240404T201500
DTSTAMP:20260523T124643
CREATED:20240318T170836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T174024Z
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SUMMARY:The USDA Ag Census-- Minnesota Shines!
DESCRIPTION:Zoom In with MFU’s Ariel Kagan: “The USDA Ag Census– Minnesota Shines!” \nThe Census of Agriculture was released earlier this year\, and the headlines reflected the well-known but unfortunate trends in U.S. agriculture – we continue to lose farmers and farmland\, and of those remaining\, the farms are getting bigger and bigger. \nBut there’s also some good news in the Ag Census\, especially for Minnesotans. Bucking the national trend\, Minnesota has more farmers in 2022 than we did in 2017\, and a significant number of those farmers are women\, people of color\, and new or beginning farmers. \nThe Census of Agriculture\, conducted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) every five years\, works to be a complete count of U.S. farms and ranches\, and the crops and livestock they produce. Like the U.S. population census\, the Ag Census relies on survey responses from producers\, but also uses statistical models to account for under coverage and nonresponses. With data going back to 1840\, the ag census helps us see trends and understand what’s happening on our working lands across the nation. \nLearn more during this Zoom\, hosted by Dakota County Farmers Union. \nWhen: 7 p.m. – 8:15 p.m.\, April 4. The Zoom opens at 6:45 p.m.\, so join early. \nWhere: Zoom \nFor more information: Contact Linda Larson for Zoom login information.
URL:https://mfu.org/event/the-usda-ag-census-minnesota-shines/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="Linda Larson":MAILTO:dcfunews@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240406T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240406T143000
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SUMMARY:Kernza beer launch party
DESCRIPTION:Join Kandiyohi County Farmers Union in celebrating the opening of New London Food Co-op with an exciting new beer from Goat Ridge Brewing brewed using Kernza\, an emerging perennial wheat grown in Minnesota. \nWhen? 1 p.m. April 6 \nWhere? Goat Ridge Brewing\, 17 Central Ave. W.\, New London \n 
URL:https://mfu.org/event/kernza-beer-launch-party/
LOCATION:Goat Ridge Brewing Company\, 17 Central Ave W\, New London\, MN\, 56273\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Erik Hatlestad":MAILTO:erik.w.hatlestad@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240408T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240408T210000
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CREATED:20240328T170601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240328T183130Z
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SUMMARY:Film screening of 'Join or Die'
DESCRIPTION:Join or Die is a film about why you should join a club—and why the fate of America depends on it. Follow the story of America’s civic unraveling through the journey of Robert Putnam\, whose legendary “Bowling Alone” research into American community decline may hold the answers to our democracy’s present crisis. Directed by Rebecca Davis and Pete Davis. \nWhen: Monday\, April 8\, beginning with film screening at 6 p.m. \n7:45 p.m.: Film Discussion led by Troy Goodnough\, Sustainability Director at University of Minnesota\, Morris & Alana Petersen\, Principal at Petersen Group/Canary Consulting \n8:30 p.m.: Networking Reception \nWhere: Recital Hall in the Humanities & Fine Arts Building\, University of Minnesota\, Morris \nParking: Available in the North Lot. \nCost: No charge. \nSponsors: The event is supported by: \n\nUniversity of Minnesota Morris\nWest Central Initiative Foundation\nMinnesota Farmers Union\n\nRegister at https://bit.ly/FilmScreeningJoinOrDie
URL:https://mfu.org/event/film-screening-of-join-or-die/
LOCATION:University of Minnesota\, Morris\, 600 E. Fourth St.\, Morris\, MN\, 56267\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Claudine Arndt":MAILTO:claudine@mfu.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240409T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240409T163000
DTSTAMP:20260523T124643
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SUMMARY:Polk County Spring Update
DESCRIPTION:Join members of Polk County Farmers Union for a Spring Update. \nWHEN: Tuesday\, April 9\, 3:30 p.m. \nWHERE: 615 McKinley St. SE\, Fertile\, MN 56540 \nFOOD: Complimentary Coffee and Cookies \nTOPICS: Polk County Fair\, Lake Sarah Camping & Legislative Update \nQUESTIONS? Judy Moen 218-289-2868
URL:https://mfu.org/event/polk-county-spring-update/
LOCATION:MN
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240409T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240409T200000
DTSTAMP:20260523T124643
CREATED:20240209T194344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240304T204129Z
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SUMMARY:Membership Engagement Committee meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Membership Engagement Committee meets at 7 p.m. on April 9. There will be a brief check-in with members before moving into a discussion about county convention season. \nThe purpose of the Membership Engagement Committee is to build upon the strength and potential of Minnesota Farmers Union membership through: \n\nEngaging members and creating opportunities for current and future generations of Minnesota Farmers Union\nMaking space for all family farmers\, rural community members and agricultural supporters to be part of Minnesota Farmers Union.\nSupporting MFU staff in creating a positive\, engaging experience for all Farmers Union members\n\nEmail claudine@mfu.org for more information or click and join using the Zoom link below. \nMeeting ID: 821 0209 2247 \nPasscode: 290493 \n— \nOne tap mobile \n+19294362866\,\,82102092247#\,\,\,\,*290493# US (New York) \n+13017158592\,\,82102092247#\,\,\,\,*290493# US (Washington DC) \n— \nDial by your location \n\n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n\nMeeting ID: 821 0209 2247 \nPasscode: 290493
URL:https://mfu.org/event/membership-engagement-committee-meeting/
LOCATION:MN
ORGANIZER;CN="Claudine Arndt":MAILTO:claudine@mfu.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240410T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240410T153000
DTSTAMP:20260523T124643
CREATED:20240221T215927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240319T150558Z
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SUMMARY:Regenerative Agriculture Conference
DESCRIPTION:Regenerative Agriculture Conference: Litter the Landscape with Livestock \nSpeakers include: \n\nTodd Churchill\, founder\, Thousand Hills\nThom Petersen\, commissioner\, Minnesota Department of Agriculture\nCraig Trytten\, Trytten Dairy\nZach Gunnink\, soil and seed specialist\nTaylor Henry\, the new owner of Acres USA magazine\nAbby Penzenstadler\, county executive director\, USDA Farm Service Agency\nJace Stallman\, NRCS Rangeland Specialist\n\nTickets (which includes lunch): \n$10 in advance \n$15 at the door \nRegister at regenerative.ag.meeting@gmail.com \nHosted by Craig and Vicki Trytten.
URL:https://mfu.org/event/regenerative-agriculture-conference/
LOCATION:Braham Event Center\, 655 8th Street SW\, Braham\, MN\, 55006\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240411T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240411T210000
DTSTAMP:20260523T124643
CREATED:20240320T173957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240321T141008Z
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SUMMARY:Brown County chapter to host climate resiliency meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Brown County Farmers Union is hosting a meeting on climate resiliency\, “Surviving Climate Change…Along for the Ride.” \nThe event will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday\, April 11\, at the Dawg Haus Bar and Grill in Sleepy Eye. All are welcome. \nAnyone interested in the challenges of our changing climate\, its effects on our lives and the lives of our children\, and how to contribute to the healing of the earth will learn from the program. \nPresenters will be Katie Black and Ariel Kagan. Black is the Extension Educator with the University of Minnesota Climate Adaptation Partnership. Kagan is the Minnesota Farmers Union Climate and Working Lands Program Director. \nThey will be speaking on creating a framework for resiliency on farms and how we can live with the changes that come with a different sort of climate\, both short and long term. What are actionable steps all of us can take to deal with a changing planet on our farms and in our homes? Following the excessive rains of last spring and the warmest winter in history\, living with climate change is especially topical. \nThe meeting is free and open to the public. There will be time for questions and discussion. \nCome before 7 p.m. and have a meal and support a new local business. \nFor more information\, call Randy Krzmarzick\, 507-794-2382 or Sue Griebel\, 507-354-4206.
URL:https://mfu.org/event/brown-county-chapter-to-host-climate-resiliency-meeting/
LOCATION:The Dawg Haus Bar and Grill\, 300 1st Ave. North\, Sleepy Eye\, MN\, 56085\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240416T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240416T190000
DTSTAMP:20260523T124643
CREATED:20240320T192605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240320T192605Z
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SUMMARY:Brainstorming & Current Event Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Kanabec County Farmers Union is hosting a brainstorming session and discussion of recent Farmers Union events and current issues in agriculture in the county at 6 p.m. April 16 at 1215 130th Ave\, Ogilvie. \nBring your ideas for events for the upcoming year. \nContact Stacy Ripka at 320-412-6355 for more information. \nSnacks and refreshments will be served.
URL:https://mfu.org/event/brainstorming-current-event-discussion/
LOCATION:MN
ORGANIZER;CN="Peter Ripka":MAILTO:peter@mfu.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240420T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240420T133000
DTSTAMP:20260523T124643
CREATED:20240403T131858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240405T155516Z
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SUMMARY:Willmar Meatpreneur Workshop
DESCRIPTION:MFU’s Bottleneck Project is hosting a Meatpreneur Workshop in Willmar on April 20. \nWHEN: Saturday\, April 20 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Registration begins at 10 a.m. \nWHERE: St. Mary’s Catholic Church\, 713 12th St. SW\, Willmar \nWHAT’S IT ABOUT? MFU’s Solving the Local Meat Processing Bottleneck Project is seeking people interested in meat processing opportunities who might aspire to become a meat processing owner or manager. The workshop will cover apprenticeship and technical college opportunities\, a snapshot of business planning and financing. \nFOOD: Lunch included. \nREGISTRATION: Register at https://z.umn.edu/WillmarSignUp to be sure there’s an accurate count for lunch. \nLEARN MORE: Call Paul Sobocinski at 507-430-1509 or click here to see the event flier. \n 
URL:https://mfu.org/event/willmar-meatpreneur-workshop/
LOCATION:St. Mary’s Catholic Church\, Willmar\, 713 12th Street SW\, Willmar\, MN\, 56201\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240422T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240422T220000
DTSTAMP:20260523T124643
CREATED:20240408T163101Z
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SUMMARY:Planning for Breakfast on the Farm
DESCRIPTION:Carlton County Farmers Union will meet at 9 a.m. April 22 at Silver Brook Township Hall\, 401 Alcohol Rd\, Wrenshall\, to discuss the upcoming Breakfast on the Farm\, set for June 29. \nCoffee and snacks will be provided. \nCall Mark Thell at 218-851-7718 for more information.
URL:https://mfu.org/event/planning-for-breakfast-on-the-farm/
LOCATION:Silver Brook Township Hall\, 401 Alcohol Road\, Wrenshall\, MN\, 55797\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Thell":MAILTO:4quartersholding@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240425T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240425T200000
DTSTAMP:20260523T124643
CREATED:20240418T134302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240418T134302Z
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SUMMARY:Agritourism Workshop planned
DESCRIPTION:Do you own:\n• A farm with animals that also hosts tours for families and school groups?\n• A pumpkin patch or apple orchard?\n• Other activities where the public mingles with your animals? \nMDA is partnering with the Minnesota Department of health to offer a virtual workshop for farmers who open their farms to the public. It will review best practices for safe human-animal contact\, working farm safety issues\, food licensing and safe food handling. \nThe Fun on the Farm: Agritourism Workshop is 5:30 – 8 p.m.\, April 25. \nRegister at z.umn.edu/AgritourismWorkshop
URL:https://mfu.org/event/agritourism-workshop-planned/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240504T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240504T153000
DTSTAMP:20260523T124643
CREATED:20240419T181538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240419T181538Z
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SUMMARY:Pine County Spring Get-Together
DESCRIPTION:Join the Pine County Farmers Union for a casual spring get-together to catch up and complain with other farmers! Why complain? This is how policy resolutions are born! \nFor those new to Farmers Union\, we’ll be explaining what a policy resolution is\, why they’re important\, and brainstorming ideas for resolutions we might like to bring to our County Convention later this summer. \nWe’ll also hear from our delegates to last year’s State Convention about their experiences as first-time attendees and the process of creating a state policy platform. \nAll are welcome.
URL:https://mfu.org/event/pine-county-spring-get-together/
LOCATION:Medicine Creek Farm\, 68393 Scotch Pine Rd.\, Finlayson\, MN\, 55735\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Hannah Bernhardt":MAILTO:hannah.bernhardt@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240520T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240520T200000
DTSTAMP:20260523T124643
CREATED:20240403T222558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T222620Z
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SUMMARY:May New Member Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:New Member Welcome Happy Hour (virtual) \nAre 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 happy hour 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 you settle in. The New Member Welcome Happy Hour will provide a brief introduction to Minnesota Farmers Union while giving us an opportunity to put a face with a name and lean more about what drew you to our organization. Please bring any questions you may have. We look forward to meeting you. \nCan’t make it? We’ll be changing the timing of our new member gatherings from month-to-month to help make them accessible to all who want to join. Dates and times will be listed in the Minnesota Agriculture magazine and at mfu.org/events. Members are also welcome to reach out directly to MFU staff with questions. \nNew Member Welcome Happy Hour (virtual) \nTime: 7 p.m. May 20 \nJoin Zoom Meeting: https://bit.ly/MayNewMemberZoom \nMeeting ID: 848 6958 8951 \nPasscode: 706881
URL:https://mfu.org/event/may-new-member-happy-hour/
LOCATION:MN
ORGANIZER;CN="Claudine Arndt":MAILTO:claudine@mfu.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240606T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240607T160000
DTSTAMP:20260523T124643
CREATED:20240402T175215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240402T175215Z
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SUMMARY:Dairy Cow Quadricentennial
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the 400th anniversary of the dairy cow arriving at Plymouth Colony June 6-7 at the Dodge County Fairgrounds in Kasson. \nThere is a showmanship and fitting contest on June 6 and a Holstein Show\, Colored Breeds Show and Supreme Drive on June 7. The dairy show is open to all Minnesota FFA members in grades 7 through graduate level. \nThere is a Burger Bash from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. June 6. \nThe event is hosted by Triton FFA\, Triton FFA Alumni\, Blooming Prairie FFA\, Byron FFA\, Hayfield FFA\, Kasson-Mantorville FFA\, Kenyon-Wanamingo FFA\, Pine Island FFA and Stewartville FFA. \nRegistration for the show is open and closes May 1\, 2024. Visit the show website for more information and to register.
URL:https://mfu.org/event/dairy-cow-quadricentennial/
LOCATION:Dodge County Fairgrounds\, 100 11th St NE\, Kasson\, MN\, 55944\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240611T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240611T130000
DTSTAMP:20260523T124643
CREATED:20240515T194215Z
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SUMMARY:New member welcome lunch hour
DESCRIPTION:New Member Welcome Lunch Hour (virtual)  \nAre 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 you settle in. The New Member Welcome Lunch Hour will provide a brief introduction to Minnesota Farmers Union while giving us an opportunity to put a face with a name and learn more about what attracted you to our organization. Please bring any questions you may have. We look forward to meeting you! \nCan’t make it? We’ll be changing up the timing of our new member gatherings from month to month to help make them accessible to all who want to join. Dates and times will be listed in the Minnesota Agriculture magazine and at mfu.org/events. \nEmail claudine@mfu.org for the Zoom login for the meeting.
URL:https://mfu.org/event/new-member-welcome-lunch-hour/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="Claudine Arndt":MAILTO:claudine@mfu.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240612T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240612T170000
DTSTAMP:20260523T124643
CREATED:20240501T184527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240501T184703Z
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SUMMARY:17 Rooms - West Central Minnesota
DESCRIPTION:Minnesota Farmers Union Vice President Anne Schwagerl and Climate and Working Lands Director Ariel Kagan are hosting a room at the 17 Rooms – West Central Minnesota event June 12 at the University of Minnesota Morris campus. \n17 Rooms is a process to help communities advance practical next steps toward local priorities for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). \nDeveloped by the Center for Sustainable Development at Brookings and The Rockefeller Foundation\, 17 Rooms processes are defined by three key principles: \n\nAll SDGs get a seat at the table.\nTake a next step\, not the perfect step.\nConversations\, not presentations.\n\nMinnesota Farmers Union is one of the event sponsors. \nLearn more about the 17 Rooms event.
URL:https://mfu.org/event/17-rooms-west-central-minnesota/
LOCATION:University of Minnesota\, Morris\, 600 E. Fourth St.\, Morris\, MN\, 56267\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240613T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240613T110000
DTSTAMP:20260523T124643
CREATED:20240515T185806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240515T190727Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar on clean fuel tax credits
DESCRIPTION:Recently there’s been a lot of discussion about how farmers might benefit from newly authorized clean fuel tax credits with low carbon intensity agriculture. Last month\, the IRS and Treasury Department released guidance related to the 40B Sustainable Aviation Fuel Tax credit. This guidance has implications for future tax credits including 45Z – the Clean Fuels Production tax credit – which will begin in 2025. \nJoin this informational webinar\, hosted by Minnesota Farmers Union\, Minnesota Corn Growers Association\, Minnesota Soybean Growers Association and Minnesota Biofuels Association\, to learn more about what this new tax guidance means for biofuels\, agriculture\, and farmers. \nThe webinar is at 10 a.m. June 13. \nRegister at https://bit.ly/40Bwebinar
URL:https://mfu.org/event/webinar-on-clean-fuel-tax-credits/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="Ariel Kagan":MAILTO:ariel@mfu.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240613T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240613T200000
DTSTAMP:20260523T124643
CREATED:20240517T141501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240517T141945Z
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SUMMARY:Mille Lacs County Pizza Night
DESCRIPTION:Mille Lacs County Farmers Union is hosting a member event. \nWhere: Alpha and Omega Pizza Farm\, 6714 Alpha Rd\, Princeton \nWhen: 5-8 p.m. June 13 \nWhat: Wood-fired pizza sponsored by Farmers Union. Bring your own beverage. Socialize with other members. \nRSVP by June 10 to Rachel Sannerud at 630-335-5106. \nLearn more about our hosts at alphaomegafarm.co
URL:https://mfu.org/event/mille-lacs-county-member-event/
LOCATION:Alpha Omega Pizza Farm\, 6714 Alpha Road\, Princeton\, MN\, 55371\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rachel Sannerud":MAILTO:rachel.m.brann@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240614T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240614T150000
DTSTAMP:20260523T124643
CREATED:20240603T203247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240613T193139Z
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SUMMARY:Canceled: SNAP system training
DESCRIPTION:This event has been canceled due to a lack of pre-registrations. \nCall Gail at 507-202-2042 for more information.
URL:https://mfu.org/event/snap-system-training/
LOCATION:MN
ORGANIZER;CN="Gail Donkers":MAILTO:gail@mfu.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240615T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240615T200000
DTSTAMP:20260523T124643
CREATED:20240507T162038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240507T162144Z
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SUMMARY:Pizza night at the Stone Creek Farm
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy an evening with fellow members at Stone Creek Farm\, 20382 310th St.\, Shafer\, from 5 to 8 p.m. June 15. \nThere will be a short tour of the peach\, plum and apricot orchards. Woodfired pizza + treats for all. \nPlease leave your pets at home. \nAn RSVP would be helpful for planning. Call or text Kelsey Love Zaavedra at (651)470-1722. \nHosted by Chisago County Farmers Union.
URL:https://mfu.org/event/pizza-night-at-the-stone-creek-farm/
LOCATION:Stone Creek Farm\, 20382 310th St.\, Shafer\, MN\, 55074\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240617
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240622
DTSTAMP:20260523T124643
CREATED:20240528T184730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240528T190757Z
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SUMMARY:MFU Northern Youth Leadership Camp
DESCRIPTION:The MFU Northern Youth Leadership Camp is for ages 9 to 13. The camp is from Monday\, June 17 to Friday\, June 21 and is held at Lake Sarah Campground near Erskine. \nGo to mfu.org/camp to learn more.
URL:https://mfu.org/event/mfu-northern-youth-leadership-camp/
LOCATION:Lake Sarah Campground\, 20049 Campground Rd SE\, Erskine\, MN\, 56535\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Winona Anderson":MAILTO:winona@mfu.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240617T111500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240617T130000
DTSTAMP:20260523T124643
CREATED:20240603T162618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240603T162716Z
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SUMMARY:Legislative Recap Tour stops in Rochester
DESCRIPTION:Join Farmers Union for legislative recap to learn what happened during the 2024 legislative session. \nWhere: Forager Brewery\, Library Meeting Room\, 1005 6th St NW\, Rochester \nTime: 11:15 a.m. – 1 p.m. \nFood:  Heavy appetizers provided. Beverages on your own – beverages/beer available to purchase \nCost: $10 for members\, $15 non-members \nRSVP by June 13 to gail@mfu.org.
URL:https://mfu.org/event/legislative-recap-tour-stops-in-rochester/
LOCATION:Forager Brewery\, 1005 6th St NW\, Rochester\, MN\, 55901\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Gail Donkers":MAILTO:gail@mfu.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240617T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240617T150000
DTSTAMP:20260523T124643
CREATED:20240604T164027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240604T214143Z
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SUMMARY:Women of MFU June Zoom gathering
DESCRIPTION:What: The Matriarchal Hour \nWho: Farmers Union women members. This gathering is gender-inclusive – trans and nonbinary participants are welcome to attend. \nDate: Every third Monday (June 17) \nTime: 2-3 p.m. \nMore information: In a recent gathering of the Women’s Programming Planning Committee\, a shared sentiment emerged: the need for an informal space where women can come together to foster camaraderie and meaningful connections. Recognizing the profound sense of community within Farmers Union\, members highlighted the importance of combatting the isolation often felt in rural Minnesota by intentionally setting aside time to connect with one another. \nOur aim is to establish a standing monthly Zoom call inspired by Extension Study Clubs. Each session will feature a designated facilitator who will introduce a topic of personal interest or expertise\, offering insights for no more than 10 minutes to spark discussion. Following the presentation\, ample time will be allotted for open discussion\, fostering a deeper understanding of one another’s backgrounds\, professions\, experiences and perspectives. \nOur discussions will revolve around themes central to agriculture\, food\, gender and equity\, reflecting our shared values and interests. Through this initiative\, we aspire to not only broaden our knowledge but also strengthen our bonds as a community. \nWe invite you to join us. Your presence and participation would enrich our discussions and help us build a vibrant community where ideas are shared\, connections are forged\, and friendships are nurtured. Together\, let’s create a space where women in agriculture can thrive and support each other. \nLocation: Join Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/82616900749?pwd=Y2U1cm9BSWVWT1BQcWF2RjlQRnVHQT09 \nMeeting ID: 826 1690 0749\nPasscode: 265018 \nDial by your location\n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) \nQuestions: Email Lisa Holm.
URL:https://mfu.org/event/women-of-mfu-monthly-zoom-gathering/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="Lisa Holm":MAILTO:lisa@mfu.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240617T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240617T153000
DTSTAMP:20260523T124643
CREATED:20240603T163217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240603T163247Z
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SUMMARY:Legislative Recap planned in Owatonna
DESCRIPTION:Join Farmers Union for legislative recap to learn what happened during the 2024 legislative session. \nWhere: Owatonna Public Utilities\, Morehouse Meeting Room\, 208 S Walnut Ave.\, Owatonna\n \nTime: 2-3:30 p.m. \nFood: Light snacks provided. \nCost: No charge. \nRSVP by June 13 to gail@mfu.org.
URL:https://mfu.org/event/legislative-recap-meeting-planned-in-owatonna/
LOCATION:Owatonna Public Utilities\, 208 S Walnut Ave\, Owatonna\, MN\, 55060\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Gail Donkers":MAILTO:gail@mfu.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240617T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240617T200000
DTSTAMP:20260523T124643
CREATED:20240603T163622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240603T163622Z
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SUMMARY:Legislative Recap planned in Northfield
DESCRIPTION:Join Farmers Union for legislative recap to learn what happened during the 2024 legislative session. \nWhere: Ole Store\, 101 St. Olaf Ave.\, Northfield \nTime: 6-8 p.m. \nFood:  Heavy appetizers provided. Beverages on your own. \nCost: $10 for members\, $15 non-members \nRSVP by June 13 to gail@mfu.org.
URL:https://mfu.org/event/legislative-recap-planned-in-northfield/
LOCATION:Ole Store\, 101 St. Olaf Ave.\, Northfield\, MN\, 55057\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Gail Donkers":MAILTO:gail@mfu.org
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