National Farmers Union Convention
Hyatt Regency San Francisco 5 Embarcadero Ctr, San Francisco, CA, United StatesNational Farmers Union’s 121st Anniversary Convention is March 5-7 at the Hyatt Regency, 5 Embarcadero Ctr, San Francisco, Calif. You will hear from policy makers and educators on topics ranging from fair and competitive markets, to cooperatives, engaging the next generation, biofuels, and more! You will have the opportunity to network with fellow Farmers Union…
Navigating Stearns County Ag Resources 101
Greenwald Pub 310 1st Ave N, Greenwald, United StatesAn overview of programs, grants and services available from Farm Service Agency, Stearns County Environmental Services, Stearns County SWCD, University of Minnesota Extension, Natural Resources Conservation Service, and Minnesota Department of Agriculture. Program and lunch sponsored by Stearns County Farmers Union, Stearns County Farm Bureau, Minnesota Corn Growers Association and Minnesota Dairy Initiative. This meeting…
Dodge County Lunch-N-Learn
The Bridge (Old VFW) in Mantorville 509 North Main St., Mantorville, MN, United StatesJoin us for a discussion about the 2023 Farm Bill. Agriculture staff for Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01), Senator Amy Klobuchar, and Senator Tina Smith have been invited! WHEN: Monday, March 13, 2023 WHERE: 509 N. Main, Mantorville, MN (the old VFW in Mantorville, next to Mantorville Saloon) MEAL: On your own - burger basket for…
Food Safety Course for Produce Farms – Mankato
The Wooden Spoon 515 N Riverfront Dr, Mankato, MN, United StatesThis 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…
St. Louis County Luncheon and Social Gathering
Sugar Shack 235 Chestnut St, Virginia, MN, United StatesSt. Louis County Farmers Union is holding a luncheon and social gathering at 11:30 a.m. March 14 at the Sugar Shack, 235 Chestnut St, Virginia, MN 55792.
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…
Taming the Wild West of Carbon Markets
Four Seasons Centre 1525 S Elm Ave, Owatonna, MN, United StatesMinnesota Farmers Union (MFU), in partnership with Farmers Legal Action Group (FLAG) and the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA), released a Farmers’ Guide to Carbon Markets in Minnesota earlier this year. With one fifth of the world’s largest companies setting net-zero emissions targets, farmers are being asked to make changes to their operations that sequester…
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…
Listening session with Putnam, Pursell
South Central Technical College Faribault campus 1225 Third Street SW, Faribault, Minnesota, United StatesJoin Minnesota Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Sen. Aric Putnam, House Ag Committee Vice Chairwoman Kristi Pursell and Commissioner Thom Petersen for a listening session at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 18 at South Central Technical College, Faribault Campus, 1225 3rd St SW, Faribault, MN 55021. The goal of the event will be for Chair Putnam and…
Goodhue County Farmers Union Coffee Hour
Area 57 CoffeeCafe 125 Main Street, Wanamingo, Minnesota, United StatesJoin other members of the Goodhue County Farmers Union for coffee at 10 a.m. March 20 at Area 57 Coffee Cafe, Wanamingo. Visit with old friends and make new ones during this social event. Farmers Union buys the coffee. Breakfast is on your own. See you there.
Dodge County Expo
Triton High School 813 Highway Street W, Dodge Center, MN, United StatesJoin the Dodge County Farmers Union at the 23rd Dodge County Business Expo on Saturday March 25 at Triton High School in Dodge Center.
Happy Dancing Turtle: Update on local meat processing efforts
Leader Community Hall 7430 State 64 SW, Motley, MN, United StatesJoin our meeting to hear Jim Chamberlin, Conservation Technician for Happy Dancing Turtle, for an update on local meat processing efforts. We will be sharing progress on the processing facilities being established by the MN Farmers Union foundation and providing an update on the meat cutting program at Central Lakes College. We also will be…