WHAT: Join Minnesota Senate Ag Chair Sen. Aric Putnam for a Listening Session on Jan. 24 from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at the Zumbrota VFW, 25 E 1st St., Zumbrota. WHY: The goal of the event will be for Chair Putnam to hear directly from farmers about how the legislature can help respond to challenges, promote…

Minnesota Farm to School Roadshow: Building Farm to School Relationships Who: Minnesota farmers looking to expand market opportunities and school or early care providers who would like to incorporate more locally grown food into meal programs. What: The first-ever Minnesota Farm to School Roadshow will bring together producers, school nutrition professionals and early care providers…

Minnesota Farm to School Roadshow: Building Farm to School Relationships Who: Minnesota farmers looking to expand market opportunities and school or early care providers who would like to incorporate more locally grown food into meal programs. What: The first-ever Minnesota Farm to School Roadshow will bring together producers, school nutrition professionals and early care providers…

Pine County Farmers Union is hosting a social hour from 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 9 at Three Twenty Brewing, Pine City. Contact Hannah for more information.

Minnesota Farm to School Roadshow: Building Farm to School Relationships Who: Minnesota farmers looking to expand market opportunities and school or early care providers who would like to incorporate more locally grown food into meal programs. What: The first-ever Minnesota Farm to School Roadshow will bring together producers, school nutrition professionals and early care providers…

Minnesota Farm to School Roadshow: Building Farm to School Relationships Who: Minnesota farmers looking to expand market opportunities and school or early care providers who would like to incorporate more locally grown food into meal programs. What: The first-ever Minnesota Farm to School Roadshow will bring together producers, school nutrition professionals and early care providers…

Minnesota Farm to School Roadshow: Building Farm to School Relationships Who: Minnesota farmers looking to expand market opportunities and school or early care providers who would like to incorporate more locally grown food into meal programs. What: The first-ever Minnesota Farm to School Roadshow will bring together producers, school nutrition professionals and early care providers…

Chisago County Farmers Union will host Demystifying Lobby Day from 1:30-3 p.m. Feb. 18 at Coffee Talk, 479 Bench St., Taylors Falls. Demystifying Lobby Day is a time to talk about all things Lobby Day. Sometimes the idea of talking with politicians can be overwhelming or maybe you aren’t sure what to expect or say. The…

Brown County Farmers Union is hosting a Winter Gathering Feb. 19 at The Dawg Haus Bar and Grill, 300 1st Ave. North, Sleepy Eye. (formerly The Railway). There will be time for socializing, discussion of current issues in agriculture and planning for an upcoming climate resiliency meeting. The Winter Gathering begins with supper at 6…

MFU's 2024 Lobby Day will be Feb. 20. Your advocacy helps policymakers better understand the needs of farmers and rural communities - from making healthcare more affordable and promoting competitive markets, to promoting climate resilience and building an agricultural economy that is distributed, resilient, and fair. Registration: RSVP at bit.ly/Lobby2024rsvp Questions: Stu@mfu.org or call (320)…

Rice County Farmers Union is hosting its Winter Get Off The Farm social from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Feb. 28 at Imminent Brewing, 519 Division St Unit 2, Northfield. Join your fellow farmers and raise a glass to Steven Read as he steps down from being the chapter's president and share your ideas for more…