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Dakota County MFU “Lunch-N-Learn”

Dakota County Extension 4100 220 St W, Farmington, MN, United States

Meet every month: “Lunch-N-Learn” First Wednesday of the month. Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Location: Dakota County Extension, 4100-220th St W, Farmington. Lunch always served. Topics determined along the way. Dates: · January 4 · February 1 · March 1 · April 5 1. More details will follow as plans are confirmed. 2. Our…

Pine County Farmers Union Social Hour

Three Twenty Brewing 135 5th ST SE, Pine City, MN, United States

Meet other area farmers, catch up with friends, talk shop, and celebrate or commiserate as needed. We’ll take a few minutes to introduce our Pine County Soil and Water Conservation District representatives who will share info about grants and programs for farmers and will be available all evening to informally answer questions. Where: Three Twenty…

MFU County Officer Training and Supper at Farmers Kitchen + Bar

Minnesota Farmers Union 305 Roselawn Ave E #200, St. Paul, MN, United States

We’re bringing county officers together to learn some basics about the roles of Farmers Union county leaders, to plan for an engaged and dynamic year ahead, ask questions, and network with other leaders. We’ll touch on topics such as membership events, Parliamentary Procedure, county conventions, organizing, and member engagement. After our training, participants are invited…

PEM FFA showing the movie Silo

Plainview-Elgin-Millville High School 500 W Broadway, Plainview, United States

Who:  PEM FFA What:  Movie ‘Silos' Where:  Plainview-Elgin-Millville High School Gym, Plainview, MN Date: Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023 Time:  Doors open at 6:30 p.m., movie starts at 7 p.m. Local fire department and rescue squad will be there, MFU is co-sponsoring the event and will have a table there. Popcorn and pop will be available…

Rice County Winter Social & Policy Meeting

Little Hill Berry Farm 4339 320th St W, Northfield, MN, United States

Connect with fellow Farmers Union members and hear from Government Relations Director Stu Lourey about the ins and outs of the state legislative sessions. There will be time for asking questions and sharing your ideas and concerns. WHEN: Monday, February 6, 2023 Social Time: 6:30 - 7:15 p.m. Policy Discussion: 7:15 - 8 p.m. WHERE:…

Food Safety Course for Produce Farms – Northfield

Keepsake Cidery 4609 135th St. E, Dundas, MN, United States

This workshop provides a deep dive into Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) on the farm. GAPs are science-based, farm-level practices for keeping fresh produce safe. GAPs training is for farm owners, workers and gardeners who grow, harvest and pack fresh vegetables for sale to all markets, including farmers markets, CSA, retail, schools, restaurants, or who donate…

$15

Sustainable Farming Association Annual Conference

College of Saint Benedict 37 South College Avenue, St. Joseph, MN, United States

The Sustainable Farming Association is holding their annual conference on Saturday, February 11th. This year the Annual Conference has a dedicated fruit & vegetable track that is sure to generate new ideas, great discussions and meaningful impacts for your farm operations. There will be a collection of speakers delivering topics including using record keeping as…

Back to Basics Event with Happy Dancing Turtle – Pine River

Pine River-Backus School 410 Murray Ave, Pine River, MN, United States

Back to Basics is the premier sustainable living event of north-central Minnesota! It combines workshops, vendors/exhibitors, a keynote, lunch, door prizes, and more to bring roughly 400 people together to share ideas on a wide variety of topics related to sustainability and resiliency. In addition to 40+ workshops, this event includes a large vendor area…

Lobby Day Drive-In

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

Minnesota Farmers Union (MFU) is excited to welcome our family farmer members to the state Capitol for our annual in-person Lobby Day Drive-in on Wednesday, Feb. 15 starting at 10 a.m. RSVP at bit.ly/Lobby2023rsvp and more information will be sent to you, including meeting location. Tentative Agenda 10 a.m. - Sign-in / distribute materials 10:15-10:30…

MFU Lobby Day Legislative Reception

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

There will a legislative reception after Lobby Day at Farmers Kitchen + Bar.

Food Safety Course for Produce Farms – St. Paul

Minnesota Farmers Union 305 Roselawn Ave E #200, St. Paul, MN, United States

This workshop provides a deep dive into Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) on the farm. GAPs are science-based, farm-level practices for keeping fresh produce safe. GAPs training is for farm owners, workers and gardeners who grow, harvest and pack fresh vegetables for sale to all markets, including farmers markets, CSA, retail, schools, restaurants, or who donate…

$15
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MFU Woman’s Book Club – The Farmers Lawyer

We are reading and discussing Sarah Vogel’s book, The Farmer’s Lawyer: The North Dakota Nine and the Fight to Save the Family Farm. Join us as we learn and talk about the truly inspiring story of Vogel’s legal battle against the United States government in the early 1980s. This event is open to all women…