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SUMMARY:Agritourism Networking Group meets Feb. 24
DESCRIPTION: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 be a member of MFU to join the conversation. \nI’ve extended the zoom room until 2 p.m. this month for those who would like to stay on for a focused discussion with Hannah Bernhardt of Medicine Creek Farm about running farm stays. \nTopic: Agritourism Networking Group \nTime: Feb 24\, 2025 12:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada) \nJoin Zoom Meeting \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/84384276570?pwd=YUYRhIWKL1OYmjV2nbRNLxCu9k0uaj.1 \nMeeting ID: 843 8427 6570 \nPasscode: 339047 \n— \nOne tap mobile \n+13017158592\,\,84384276570#\,\,\,\,*339047# US (Washington DC) \n+13052241968\,\,84384276570#\,\,\,\,*339047# US \nFind your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kdyn24fECf
URL:https://mfu.org/event/agritourism-networking-group-meets-feb-24/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="Claudine Arndt":MAILTO:claudine@mfu.org
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250227T113000
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SUMMARY:St. Louis County Farmers Union Coffee & Connect
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://mfu.org/event/st-louis-county-farmers-union-coffee-connect/
LOCATION:Sugar Shack\, 235 Chestnut St\, Virginia\, MN\, 55792\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Peter Ripka":MAILTO:peter@mfu.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250303T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250303T203000
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SUMMARY:Brown County Farmers Union Winter Meeting
DESCRIPTION: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. \n6 p.m. is optional supper-social hour\, order off the menu. \n7 p.m. is the meeting. We will discuss current topics in agriculture as well as other state and national news\, and how it effects our region. \nBring a friend. \nFor more information\, call Randy Krzmarzick\, 507-220-8641.
URL:https://mfu.org/event/brown-county-farmers-union-winter-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:20250305T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250305T133000
DTSTAMP:20260513T101859
CREATED:20250206T161006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T174315Z
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SUMMARY:Visit Girlhood (It's complicated) at history center
DESCRIPTION:MFU is hosting a women’s programming event on March 5 in the Twin Cities. \nThe 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 100\, Minneapolis. \nAttendees need a ticket to attend the exhibit at the Minnesota History Center. Go to https://www.mnhs.org/historycenter/activities/museum/girlhood to learn more. Tickets may be purchased in advance or at the door. \nPlease register with MFU so we know how many people are coming. Go to https://bit.ly/GirlhoodAtHistoryCenter to register.
URL:https://mfu.org/event/visit-girlhood-its-complicated-at-history-center/
LOCATION:Minnesota History Center\, 345 W. Kellogg Blvd.\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55102\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Winona Anderson":MAILTO:winona@mfu.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250318T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250318T113000
DTSTAMP:20260513T101859
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SUMMARY:People's Town Hall in Jackson
DESCRIPTION: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. \nMinnesota 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 rural residents think of these actions and to learn what they want and need from their state and federal governments. \n“Farmers are wondering what a potential trade war\, proposed cuts to Farm Bill programs and layoffs at USDA offices will mean for them and their livelihoods. Minnesota family farmers are already facing uncertainty with rising input costs\, falling commodity prices\, concentrated markets\, a scarcity of childcare and difficulty accessing and affording health care\,” said MFU President Gary Wertish. “We want to hear directly from MFU members and other interested citizens on how the state and federal government can help them meet their needs and build robust family farms and rural communities.” \nPre-registration is requested at https://bit.ly/PeoplesTownHall. The event is free and open to the public.
URL:https://mfu.org/event/peoples-town-hall-in-jackson/
LOCATION:Pizza Ranch Jackson\, 206 3rd St\, Jackson\, MN\, 56143\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250318T150000
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SUMMARY:Tour manufacturing plant in Jackson
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWhen: 1 p.m. March 18 \nWhere: 202 Industrial Parkway\, Jackson \nCost: Free \nRegistration encouraged at https://events.fendt.com/80ctlT6/3aIvaAKun \nDescription: The two-hour tour (roughly a mile and a half walk) will take guests through the tractor and application buildings as well as give them time to look around the visitors center. \nLearn more: https://factorytoursusa.com/state/minnesota/agco-corporationintivity-center/ \nHelpful information: Cameras are allowed within the Fendt Lodge but will not be allowed on the tours. Wear a comfortable walking shoe such as a tennis shoe\, no open-toed shoes allowed. Children under the age of 12 are not allowed on the tour.
URL:https://mfu.org/event/tour-agco-plant-in-jackson-visit-intivity-center/
LOCATION:Fendt Lodge\, 202 Industrial Parkway\, Jackson\, MN\, 56143\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250318T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250318T200000
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SUMMARY:People's Town Hall in Sleepy Eye
DESCRIPTION: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. \nMinnesota 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\, to hear what family farmers and rural residents think of these actions and to learn what they want and need from their state and federal governments. \nPeople are invited to gather at 5:45 p.m. for pizza and support this local business. \n“Farmers are wondering what a potential trade war\, proposed cuts to Farm Bill programs and layoffs at USDA offices will mean for them and their livelihoods. Minnesota family farmers are already facing uncertainty with rising input costs\, falling commodity prices\, concentrated markets\, a scarcity of childcare and difficulty accessing and affording health care\,” said MFU President Gary Wertish. “We want to hear directly from MFU members and other interested citizens on how the state and federal government can help them meet their needs and build robust family farms and rural communities.” \nPre-registration is requested at https://bit.ly/PeoplesTownHall. The event is free and open to the public.
URL:https://mfu.org/event/peoples-town-hall-in-sleepy-eye/
LOCATION:Sleepy Eye Brewing Company\, 121 Main Street W\, Sleepy Eye\, MN\, 56085\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250320T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250320T113000
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SUMMARY:People's Town Hall in Ogilvie
DESCRIPTION: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. \nMinnesota 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 farmers and rural residents think of these actions and to learn what they want and need from their state and federal governments. \n“Farmers are wondering what a potential trade war\, proposed cuts to Farm Bill programs and layoffs at USDA offices will mean for them and their livelihoods. Minnesota family farmers are already facing uncertainty with rising input costs\, falling commodity prices\, concentrated markets\, a scarcity of childcare and difficulty accessing and affording health care\,” said MFU President Gary Wertish. “We want to hear directly from MFU members and other interested citizens on how the state and federal government can help them meet their needs and build robust family farms and rural communities.” \nPre-registration is requested at https://bit.ly/PeoplesTownHall. The event is free and open to the public.
URL:https://mfu.org/event/peoples-town-hall-in-ogilvie/
LOCATION:St. Kathryn’s Catholic Church Ogilvie\, 318 Hill Ave.\, Ogilvie\, MN\, 56358\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Peter Ripka":MAILTO:peter@mfu.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250320T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250320T160000
DTSTAMP:20260513T101859
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SUMMARY:People's Town Hall in McGregor
DESCRIPTION: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. \nMinnesota 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 rural residents think of these actions and to learn what they want and need from their state and federal governments. \n“Farmers are wondering what a potential trade war\, proposed cuts to Farm Bill programs and layoffs at USDA offices will mean for them and their livelihoods. Minnesota family farmers are already facing uncertainty with rising input costs\, falling commodity prices\, concentrated markets\, a scarcity of childcare and difficulty accessing and affording health care\,” said MFU President Gary Wertish. “We want to hear directly from MFU members and other interested citizens on how the state and federal government can help them meet their needs and build robust family farms and rural communities.” \nPre-registration is requested at https://bit.ly/PeoplesTownHall. The event is free and open to the public.
URL:https://mfu.org/event/peoples-town-hall-in-mcgregor/
LOCATION:McGregor Community Center\, 41442 MN-65\, McGregor\, MN\, 55760\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Claudine Arndt":MAILTO:claudine@mfu.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250324T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250324T170000
DTSTAMP:20260513T101859
CREATED:20250224T220333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250224T220333Z
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SUMMARY:2nd annual Women in Ag Day at state Capitol
DESCRIPTION:Share your story with legislators on Women in Ag Day\, March 24. \nWhether you’re tending to your farm or ranch\, raising livestock\, involved with large scale row crops\, selling specialty crops\, or inviting the public to your agritourism effort\, we invite you to this day specially designed for you to share information. If you work at an agribusiness or in the agricultural sector\, this day is for you. Your unique perspective is valuable and deserves to be heard. \nRSVP at this link to participate. Registration is free but required. \nSchedule \n\n1 p.m. Welcome & Speakers\n2:30 p.m. Senate Agriculture\, Veterans\, Broadband and Rural Development Committee Hearing\n4 p.m. Reception – light refreshments\nAll day – Appointments with legislators\, Capitol tours\, viewing of floor sessions and committee hearings\n\nWomen in Ag at the Capitol is hosted by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture and University of Minnesota Extension. A reception is sponsored by University of Minnesota Extension. \nMFU is a planning partner of the event.
URL:https://mfu.org/event/2nd-annual-women-in-ag-day-at-state-capitol/
LOCATION:Minnesota State Capitol Complex\, 75 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55155\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Lisa Holm":MAILTO:lisa@mfu.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250326T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250326T213000
DTSTAMP:20260513T101859
CREATED:20250314T160141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T160553Z
UID:9507-1743013800-1743024600@mfu.org
SUMMARY:Join Annie's Project in New Prague
DESCRIPTION:What: Annie’s Project \nWhen: 6:30-9:30 p.m. March 26 \nTopics:  \n\nLaura Gosewisch: Body Mechanics: How to Maintain your Most Valuable Resource – Yourself!\nColleen Carlson: The ABC’s of Agriculture – breaking down the acronyms\,\nSWCD – Soil and Water Conservation District and FSA – Farm Service Agency in to share about their programs\n\nFood: A light supper will be served. \nPre-registration is required: Event is free to all MFU members\, but you must preregister by March 24 to gail@mfu.org or 507-202-2042.
URL:https://mfu.org/event/join-annies-project-in-new-prague/
LOCATION:New Prague Library\, 400 Main St E\, New Prague\, MN\, 56071\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Gail Donkers":MAILTO:gail@mfu.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250327T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250327T153000
DTSTAMP:20260513T101859
CREATED:20250218T200546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250307T172000Z
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SUMMARY:2nd annual Regenerative Agriculture Conference
DESCRIPTION:What: 2nd annual Regenerative Agriculture Conference \nWhen: 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. March 27 \nWhere: Freddie’s in Mora \nSpeakers include: Ben Ice\, Zach Gunnink and Craig Trytten \nCost: $25\, includes lunch \nTo register: Call Craig at 507-450-4408 or email regenerative.ag.meeting@gmail.com \nMail payment to: Craig Trytten\, 5052 440th St.\, Harris\, MN 55032.
URL:https://mfu.org/event/2nd-annual-regenerative-agriculture-conference/
LOCATION:Freddie’s Restaurant & Banquet Center\, 10 810 South Highway 65\, Mora\, MN\, 55051\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250327T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250327T173000
DTSTAMP:20260513T101859
CREATED:20250305T160832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T160927Z
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SUMMARY:People's Town Hall in Willmar
DESCRIPTION: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. \nMinnesota Farmers Union (MFU) is sponsoring a People’s Town Hall from 4 to 5:30 p.m. March 27 at Willmar Community Center\, 624 US-71 BUS\, Willmar\, to hear what family farmers and rural residents think of these actions and to learn what they want and need from their state and federal governments. \n“Farmers are wondering what a potential trade war\, proposed cuts to Farm Bill programs and layoffs at USDA offices will mean for them and their livelihoods. Minnesota family farmers are already facing uncertainty with rising input costs\, falling commodity prices\, concentrated markets\, a scarcity of childcare and difficulty accessing and affording health care\,” said MFU President Gary Wertish. “We want to hear directly from MFU members and other interested citizens on how the state and federal government can help them meet their needs and build robust family farms and rural communities.” \nPre-registration is requested at https://bit.ly/PeoplesTownHall. The event is free and open to the public.
URL:https://mfu.org/event/peoples-town-hall-in-willmar/
LOCATION:Willmar Community Center\, 624 US-71 BUS\, Willmar\, MN\, 56201\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250327T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250327T203000
DTSTAMP:20260513T101859
CREATED:20250303T224757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T224757Z
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SUMMARY:Backyard Beekeeping
DESCRIPTION:Minnesota Women in Conservation is sponsoring a Backyard Beekeeping event from 7:30-8:30 p.m. March 27 at Moorhead Public Library. \nJoin us for an evening of beekeeping inspiration from two women who have tapped into the wonderful world of bees. \nQuestions? Contact Clay County President Noreen Thomas. \n 
URL:https://mfu.org/event/backyard-beekeeping/
LOCATION:Moorhead Public Library\, 118 5th St S\, Moorhead\, MN\, 56560\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250328T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250328T140000
DTSTAMP:20260513T101859
CREATED:20250317T165912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T170047Z
UID:9523-1743166800-1743170400@mfu.org
SUMMARY:Climate and Agriculture: What Do Farmers Think? webinar
DESCRIPTION:What: Climate and Agriculture: What Do Farmers Think? webinar \nThe Climate and Agriculture report was developed and written by MFU’s Climate and Working Lands team. The following themes emerged: \n\nFair Markets for Climate-Smart Agriculture\nMore People Needed – Farmers and Advisors\nMore Access to Equipment and Machinery\nFarmland Availability and Prices\nBuilding Resilience – Abnormal is the New Normal\n\nDuring the webinar\, MFU farmer-members will highlight their experiences and discuss the real-world challenges and opportunities facing producers. \nWebinar Details: \n\nDate: Friday\, March 28\nTime: 1-2 p.m. (Central)\nRegister here
URL:https://mfu.org/event/climate-and-agriculture-what-do-farmers-think-webinar/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="Lisa Holm":MAILTO:lisa@mfu.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250329T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250329T140000
DTSTAMP:20260513T101859
CREATED:20250224T153609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250224T153609Z
UID:9348-1743235200-1743256800@mfu.org
SUMMARY:Dodge County Expo
DESCRIPTION:Visit Dodge County Farmers Union at the Dodge County Expo\, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. March 29 at Triton High School\, Dodge Center. \nExpo admission is free to the public.
URL:https://mfu.org/event/dodge-county-expo-2/
LOCATION:Triton High School\, 813 Highway Street W\, Dodge Center\, MN\, 55927\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250331T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250331T150000
DTSTAMP:20260513T101859
CREATED:20250305T161546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250307T151621Z
UID:9428-1743427800-1743433200@mfu.org
SUMMARY:People's Town Hall in Oronoco
DESCRIPTION: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. \nMinnesota Farmers Union (MFU) is sponsoring a People’s Town Hall from 1:30 to 3 p.m. March 31 at People’s Energy Cooperative\, 1775 Lake Shady Ave S.\, Oronoco\, to hear what family farmers and rural residents think of these actions and to learn what they want and need from their state and federal governments. \n“Farmers are wondering what a potential trade war\, proposed cuts to Farm Bill programs and layoffs at USDA offices will mean for them and their livelihoods. Minnesota family farmers are already facing uncertainty with rising input costs\, falling commodity prices\, concentrated markets\, a scarcity of childcare and difficulty accessing and affording health care\,” said MFU President Gary Wertish. “We want to hear directly from MFU members and other interested citizens on how the state and federal government can help them meet their needs and build robust family farms and rural communities.” \nPre-registration is requested at https://bit.ly/PeoplesTownHall. The event is free and open to the public.
URL:https://mfu.org/event/peoples-town-hall-in-oronoco/
LOCATION:People’s Energy Cooperative\, 1775 Lake Shady Ave. S\, Oronoco\, MN\, 55960\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Gail Donkers":MAILTO:gail@mfu.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250402T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250402T150000
DTSTAMP:20260513T101859
CREATED:20250307T200342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250307T200342Z
UID:9455-1743600600-1743606000@mfu.org
SUMMARY:People's Town Hall in Moorhead
DESCRIPTION: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. \nMinnesota Farmers Union (MFU) is sponsoring a People’s Town Hall from 1:30 to 3 p.m. April 2 at Hjemkomst Center\, 202 1st Ave N.\, Moorhead\, to hear what family farmers and rural residents think of these actions and to learn what they want and need from their state and federal governments. The event is free and open to the public. \n“Farmers are wondering what a potential trade war\, proposed cuts to Farm Bill programs and layoffs at USDA offices will mean for them and their livelihoods. Minnesota family farmers are already facing uncertainty with rising input costs\, falling commodity prices\, concentrated markets\, a scarcity of childcare and difficulty accessing and affording health care\,” said MFU President Gary Wertish. “We want to hear directly from MFU members and other interested citizens on how the state and federal government can help them meet their needs and build robust family farms and rural communities.” \nMeetings are being planned for numerous locations around the state. See mfu.org/events for details. Pre-registration is requested at https://bit.ly/PeoplesTownHall.
URL:https://mfu.org/event/peoples-town-hall-in-moorhead/
LOCATION:Hjemkomst Center\, 202 1st Ave N.\, Moorhead\, MN\, 56560\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Claudine Arndt":MAILTO:claudine@mfu.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250403T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250403T150000
DTSTAMP:20260513T101859
CREATED:20250307T202804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250307T202804Z
UID:9459-1743687000-1743692400@mfu.org
SUMMARY:People's Town Hall in Hallock
DESCRIPTION: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. \nMinnesota Farmers Union (MFU) is sponsoring a People’s Town Hall from 1:30 to 3 p.m. April 3 at Far North Spirits\, 2045 220th Ave.\, Hallock\, to hear what family farmers and rural residents think of these actions and to learn what they want and need from their state and federal governments. The event is free and open to the public. \n“Farmers are wondering what a potential trade war\, proposed cuts to Farm Bill programs and layoffs at USDA offices will mean for them and their livelihoods. Minnesota family farmers are already facing uncertainty with rising input costs\, falling commodity prices\, concentrated markets\, a scarcity of childcare and difficulty accessing and affording health care\,” said MFU President Gary Wertish. “We want to hear directly from MFU members and other interested citizens on how the state and federal government can help them meet their needs and build robust family farms and rural communities.” \nMeetings are being planned for numerous locations around the state. See mfu.org/events for details. Pre-registration is requested at https://bit.ly/PeoplesTownHall
URL:https://mfu.org/event/peoples-town-hall-in-hallock/
LOCATION:Far North Spirits\, 2045 220th Ave.\, Hallock\, MN\, 56728\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Claudine Arndt":MAILTO:claudine@mfu.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250404T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250404T210000
DTSTAMP:20260513T101859
CREATED:20250305T000341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T232736Z
UID:9407-1743789600-1743800400@mfu.org
SUMMARY:Farmers Union Social Hour
DESCRIPTION:Join your Farmers Union friends in east central Minnesota for a Farmers Union Social Hour from 6 to 9 p.m. April 4 at Three Twenty Brewing\, 135 5th St. SE\,\nPine City.
URL:https://mfu.org/event/farmers-union-social-hour/
LOCATION:Three Twenty Brewing Co.\, 135 5th St SE\, Pine City\, MN\, 55063\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Hannah Bernhardt":MAILTO:hannah.bernhardt@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250405T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250405T113000
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SUMMARY:Rural Health Forum and Fair
DESCRIPTION:What: Rural Health Forum and Fair \nWhen: 8:30-11:30 a.m. April 5 \nWhere: The Midway building\, Dodge County Fairgrounds\, Kasson \nWhat’s happening? Speakers on health topics and booths with variety of health-related information. Medical students plan to offer blood pressure\, glucose\, cholesterol\, triglycerides\, skin cancer and hearing screenings. \nSpeakers: \n\nDr. Robert Jacobson\, a medical consultant at Mayo Clinic\, speaking at 9 a.m.\nTed Matthews\, a mental health practitioner with more than 30 years of experience in counseling in rural areas\, speaking at 10:15 a.m.\n\nExhibitors include: \n\nZumbro Valley Medical Society\, The Rural Medicine Interest Group at Mayo Clinic School of Medicine looks to improve the health and wellness of our surrounding rural communities through health screening and education. We also look to increase interest in rural medicine within medical students to improve the access to medical care for rural populations.\nDodge County Public Health has been serving the public since 1922. Its mission is to promote and foster a healthy community by delivering the highest quality of services to the greatest number of Dodge County residents in the most efficient manner.\nCenter Clinic is a volunteer-driven non-profit organization that specializes in reproductive healthcare. The Center Clinic provides quality\, confidential\, affordable physical and mental healthcare\, health counseling\, and education to teens and low-income\, uninsured\, and underinsured men and women.\nMayo Clinic Otolaryngology Department\, which will be offering hearing screenings and information about sleep apnea\, voice health\, cancer detection and prevention\, and our free community clinic.\nDodge County Environmental Services\, which provides services for the protection of public health and the environment. These services include waste disposal\, recycling\, composting\, hazardous waste treatment\, and water testing.\nFarmers Union/Farmers Union Agency. Farmers Union is a grassroots\, membership based organization and Farmers Union Agency offers various health insurance solutions to individuals\, including Medicare.\nThe 10\,000 Families Study looks at how family history\, habits\, and the environment affect our health. Its goal is to find ways to improve health and prevent illness for future generations of Minnesotans.\nU of M Extension farm safety\, family health and well-being\nKM FFA Farm Safety\n\nThe Rural Health Forum & Fair is sponsored by Dodge County Public Health in cooperation with Dodge and Olmsted County Farmers Unions. \nAdmission is free.
URL:https://mfu.org/event/rural-health-forum-and-fair/
LOCATION:Dodge County Fairgrounds\, 100 11th St NE\, Kasson\, MN\, 55944\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Gail Donkers":MAILTO:gail@mfu.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250407T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250407T150000
DTSTAMP:20260513T101859
CREATED:20250326T185944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T185944Z
UID:9565-1744032600-1744038000@mfu.org
SUMMARY:People's Town Hall in St. Charles
DESCRIPTION: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. \nMinnesota Farmers Union (MFU) is sponsoring a People’s Town Hall from 1:30 to 3 p.m. April 7 at St. Charles Community Center\, 830 Whitewater Ave.\, to hear what family farmers and rural residents think of these actions and to learn what they want and need from their state and federal governments. The event is free and open to the public. \n“Farmers are wondering what a potential trade war\, proposed cuts to Farm Bill programs and layoffs at USDA offices will mean for them and their livelihoods. Minnesota family farmers are already facing uncertainty with rising input costs\, falling commodity prices\, concentrated markets\, a scarcity of childcare and difficulty accessing and affording health care\,” said MFU President Gary Wertish. “We want to hear directly from MFU members and other interested citizens on how the state and federal government can help them meet their needs and build robust family farms and rural communities.” \nMeetings are being planned for numerous locations around the state. See mfu.org/events for details. Pre-registration is requested at https://bit.ly/PeoplesTownHall
URL:https://mfu.org/event/peoples-town-hall-in-st-charles/
LOCATION:St. Charles Community Center\, 830 Whitewater Ave.\, St. Charles\, MN\, 55972\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Gail Donkers":MAILTO:gail@mfu.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250407T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250407T203000
DTSTAMP:20260513T101859
CREATED:20250401T170515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T170515Z
UID:9653-1744050600-1744057800@mfu.org
SUMMARY:Bowling at Bennington Entertainment Center
DESCRIPTION:Come enjoy a fun night of bowling and fellowship and learn about Farmers Union. \nWhere: Bennington Entertainment Center\, Little Falls \nWhen: 6:30-8:30 p.m. April 7 \nCost: Free \nFor more information: Contact Brenda at 320-630-9485 or brenda@raisingafarmer.com. \nPlease RSVP. \nHosted by Morrison County Farmers Union.
URL:https://mfu.org/event/bowling-at-bennington-entertainment-center/
LOCATION:Bennington Entertainment Center\, 14803 Riverwood Drive\, Little Falls\, MN\, 56345\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Brenda Rudolph":MAILTO:brenda@raisingafarmer.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250408T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250408T200000
DTSTAMP:20260513T101859
CREATED:20250331T140151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T140151Z
UID:9629-1744137000-1744142400@mfu.org
SUMMARY:People's Town Hall in Waconia
DESCRIPTION: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. \nMinnesota Farmers Union (MFU) is sponsoring a People’s Town Hall from 6:30 to 8 p.m. April 8 at Waconia Brewing Company\, 255 W Main St\, Waconia\, to hear what family farmers and rural residents think of these actions and to learn what they want and need from their state and federal governments. The event is free and open to the public. \n“Farmers are wondering what a potential trade war\, proposed cuts to Farm Bill programs and layoffs at USDA offices will mean for them and their livelihoods. Minnesota family farmers are already facing uncertainty with rising input costs\, falling commodity prices\, concentrated markets\, a scarcity of childcare and difficulty accessing and affording health care\,” said MFU President Gary Wertish. “We want to hear directly from MFU members and other interested citizens on how the state and federal government can help them meet their needs and build robust family farms and rural communities.” \nMeetings are being planned for numerous locations around the state. See mfu.org/events for details. Pre-registration is requested at https://bit.ly/PeoplesTownHall
URL:https://mfu.org/event/peoples-town-hall-in-waconia/
LOCATION:Waconia Brewing Company\, 255 W Main St.\, Waconia\, MN\, 55387\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Claudine Arndt":MAILTO:claudine@mfu.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250508T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250508T110000
DTSTAMP:20260513T101859
CREATED:20250501T151032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T151206Z
UID:9796-1746698400-1746702000@mfu.org
SUMMARY:Update from Rep. Finstad's office
DESCRIPTION:What: Update from Rep. Brad Finstad’s Office by Aaron Eberhart\, District Director at the Office of Congressman Brad Finstad in Rochester \nWhen: 10 a.m. May 8 \nWhere: Two Sisters Kitchen & Bar\, 1251 Cedar Center Ave SE\, Oronoco \nCost: No cost. \nFood: Coffee and pastries will be served.
URL:https://mfu.org/event/update-from-rep-finstads-office/
LOCATION:Two Sisters Kitchen & Bar\, 1251 Cedar Center Ave SE\, Oronoco\, MN\, 55960\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Gail Donkers":MAILTO:gail@mfu.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250522T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250522T183000
DTSTAMP:20260513T101859
CREATED:20250506T191710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T164758Z
UID:9839-1747929600-1747938600@mfu.org
SUMMARY:Cannon River Social
DESCRIPTION:What: Cannon River Social \nWhen: 4-6:30 p.m. May 22 \nWhere: Tilion Brewing in Cannon Falls. \nEvent description: The Cannon River Social is an informal open-house style gathering for farmers of the Cannon River Valley to meet and socialize with fellow farmers and staff from SWCDs\, MDA\, MFU and Extension. The goal is to bring conservation professionals together with local producers to share programs\, answer questions\, have conversations and build community. Attendees are encouraged to bring their questions\, ideas\, and a friend! \nPlease RSVP here (not required but appreciated).
URL:https://mfu.org/event/cannon-river-social/
LOCATION:Tilion Brewing\, 432 Mill Street West\, Cannon Falls\, MN\, 55009\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tessa Parks":MAILTO:tessa@wtfarmsmn.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250528T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250528T123000
DTSTAMP:20260513T101859
CREATED:20250513T153218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T143518Z
UID:9871-1748430000-1748435400@mfu.org
SUMMARY:SE Minnesota Legislative Recap Tour in Spring Grove
DESCRIPTION:What: 2025 Legislative Recap Meeting \nWhere: Fat Pat’s Brewery\, 130 E Main St.\, Spring Grove \nTime: 11 a.m. May 28 \nFood: Pulled pork\, beans & slaw\, water or milk \nRSVP to Gail Donkers by May 21. \n 
URL:https://mfu.org/event/southeast-minnesota-legislative-recap-tour-2025/
LOCATION:Fat Pat’s Brewery\, 130 East Main St.\, Spring Grove\, MN\, 55974\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Gail Donkers":MAILTO:gail@mfu.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250528T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250528T163000
DTSTAMP:20260513T101859
CREATED:20250513T154126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T154126Z
UID:9873-1748444400-1748449800@mfu.org
SUMMARY:SE Minnesota Legislative Recap in Oronoco
DESCRIPTION:What: 2025 Legislative Recap Meeting \nWhere: Two Sisters Kitchen + Bar\, 1251 Cedar Center Ave SE\, Oronoco \nTime: 3 p.m. May 28 \nFood: Beverage and dessert
URL:https://mfu.org/event/se-minnesota-legislative-recap-in-oronoco/
LOCATION:Two Sisters Kitchen & Bar\, 1251 Cedar Center Ave SE\, Oronoco\, MN\, 55960\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Gail Donkers":MAILTO:gail@mfu.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250528T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250528T203000
DTSTAMP:20260513T101859
CREATED:20250513T155002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T155002Z
UID:9875-1748458800-1748464200@mfu.org
SUMMARY:SE Minnesota Legislative Recap in Rosemount
DESCRIPTION:What: 2025 Legislative Recap Meeting \nWhere: Omni Winery & Taproom\, 15701 Biscayne Ave.\, Rosemount \nTime: 7 p.m. May 28 \nFood: Pizza. Beverages on your own.
URL:https://mfu.org/event/se-minnesota-legislative-recap-in-rosemount/
LOCATION:Omni Winery & Taproom\, 15701 Biscayne Ave.\, Rosemount\, MN\, 55068\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Gail Donkers":MAILTO:gail@mfu.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250606T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250606T150000
DTSTAMP:20260513T101859
CREATED:20250520T192341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T192425Z
UID:9936-1749218400-1749222000@mfu.org
SUMMARY:Groundbreaking for Farmers Union Processing + Meats
DESCRIPTION:Farmers Union Processing + Meats will hold a groundbreaking at 2 p.m. June 6 at 901 Prairie Ave. NW\, Staples. \nFarmers Union Processing + Meats will be a state-of-the-art\, USDA-compliant meat processing facility for beef and pork. The more than 8\,000-square-foot facility will employ up to 15 people when fully operational and partner with Central Lakes College and Ridgewater College to provide training and internship opportunities for students studying meat processing and butchery. \nEmail Dave Endicott to learn more.
URL:https://mfu.org/event/groundbreaking-for-farmers-union-processing-meats/
LOCATION:Farmers Union Processing + Meats\, 901 Prairie Ave. NW\, Staples\, MN\, 56479\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dave Endicott":MAILTO:dave@mfu.org
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