Practical Farmers and Pheasants Forever Meet & Greet
Jake's Pizza 119 Broadway Ave, St. Peter, MN, United StatesPractical 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. If you are a farmer or landowner interested in increasing profitability and conservation value on your farm, stop by for…
Author Austin Frerick at Moon Palace Books
Moon Palace Books 3032 Minnehaha Ave, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesJoin author Austin Frerick at Moon Palace Books in Minneapolis on April 3 at 6 p.m. The 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. The event…
The USDA Ag Census– Minnesota Shines!
ZoomZoom In with MFU's Ariel Kagan: "The USDA Ag Census-- Minnesota Shines!" The 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. But there’s also…
Kernza beer launch party
Goat Ridge Brewing Company 17 Central Ave W, New London, MN, United StatesJoin 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. When? 1 p.m. April 6 Where? Goat Ridge Brewing, 17 Central Ave. W., New London
Film screening of ‘Join or Die’
University of Minnesota, Morris 600 E. Fourth St., Morris, MN, United StatesJoin 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…
Polk County Spring Update
Join members of Polk County Farmers Union for a Spring Update. WHEN: Tuesday, April 9, 3:30 p.m. WHERE: 615 McKinley St. SE, Fertile, MN 56540 FOOD: Complimentary Coffee and Cookies TOPICS: Polk County Fair, Lake Sarah Camping & Legislative Update QUESTIONS? Judy Moen 218-289-2868
Membership Engagement Committee meeting
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. The purpose of the Membership Engagement Committee is to build upon the strength and potential of Minnesota Farmers Union membership through: Engaging members and creating opportunities for…
Regenerative Agriculture Conference
Braham Event Center 655 8th Street SW, Braham, MN, United StatesRegenerative Agriculture Conference: Litter the Landscape with Livestock Speakers include: Todd Churchill, founder, Thousand Hills Thom Petersen, commissioner, Minnesota Department of Agriculture Craig Trytten, Trytten Dairy Zach Gunnink, soil and seed specialist Taylor Henry, the new owner of Acres USA magazine Abby Penzenstadler, county executive director, USDA Farm Service Agency Jace Stallman, NRCS Rangeland Specialist…
Brown County chapter to host climate resiliency meeting
The Dawg Haus Bar and Grill 300 1st Ave. North, Sleepy Eye, MN, United StatesThe Brown County Farmers Union is hosting a meeting on climate resiliency, "Surviving Climate Change...Along for the Ride." The event will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 11, at the Dawg Haus Bar and Grill in Sleepy Eye. All are welcome. Anyone interested in the challenges of our changing climate, its effects on our…
Brainstorming & Current Event Discussion
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. Bring your ideas for events for the upcoming year. Contact Stacy Ripka at 320-412-6355 for more information. Snacks and refreshments will…
Willmar Meatpreneur Workshop
St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Willmar 713 12th Street SW, Willmar, MN, United StatesMFU’s Bottleneck Project is hosting a Meatpreneur Workshop in Willmar on April 20. WHEN: Saturday, April 20 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Registration begins at 10 a.m. WHERE: St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 713 12th St. SW, Willmar WHAT'S IT ABOUT? MFU’s Solving the Local Meat Processing Bottleneck Project is seeking people interested in meat…
Planning for Breakfast on the Farm
Silver Brook Township Hall 401 Alcohol Road, Wrenshall, MN, United StatesCarlton 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. Coffee and snacks will be provided. Call Mark Thell at 218-851-7718 for more information.