What: Pre-Convention Prep Call When: Nov. 15, 7-8 p.m. Who: Open to MFU members who would like additional information about convention. Also relevant to first-time convention attendees. For more information: Email Winona Anderson at winona@mfu.org for Zoom login details.

The 82nd annual convention of the Minnesota Farmers Union will begin with registration at 3 p.m. Friday, Nov. 17 at the Delta Hotel Minneapolis Northeast and continue through Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023, or until all business has been concluded. Business to be conducted at the state convention will include election of president and vice president,…

The Todd County Farmers Union will meet at Hilltop Regional Kitchen, 131 Park Ave NW, Eagle Bend, at noon Dec. 5. To RSVP, call Hilltop Regional Kitchen at (218) 738-5563. Reservations preferred by Dec. 1. Contact Alan Perish for more information at (320) 760-2516. Please bring an item for the food shelf.

Join Dakota County Farmers Union for an Afternoon of Trustbusting with Attorney General Keith Ellison and state Representative Robert Bierman. Let’s dive into the topic of monopoly power in Minnesota and learn how to take meaningful antimonopoly action in your own backyard. When: Dec. 14, 2023 - 1 p.m. Where: Dakota County Extension Office, 4100…

Dig out your favorite ugly sweater and join your Farmers Union friends for an Ugly Sweater Social from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Dec. 15 at South x Southeast Brewing Company, 51146 US-52, Pine Island. There's no charge, food and drink are on your own. Bring your ideas for events to host in 2024. Hosted by…

Join Farmers Union members in Scott County for a social event. WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m. Dec. 20 WHERE: The backroom is reserved at Giesenbräu Brewery, 1306 1st St NE, New Prague. FOOD AND DRINK: Members buy their own. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Call Mike Seifert, 612-366-5249

The Hennepin/Ramsey County Leadership team invites you to join us at MFU member-owned brewery, Lakes & Legends, for a delightful evening of pints, pinball and planning in Minneapolis on Thursday, Dec. 21 at 4:30 pm. Meet your newly elected county leaders, share your ideas for a fantastic 2024 and enjoy the good company of fellow…

Join Aitkin County Farmers Union members for a discussion of the results of the MFU State Convention and a look ahead to goals and plans for 2024. WHEN: 6:30 p.m. Dec. 27 WHERE: Rustic Trail, 204 Main St, Palisade, MN 56469 FOOD: On your own, order off the menu. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Call Franklin Turnock,…

Free nitrate and chloride screenings will be offered at Fillmore Central Elementary School, Door 1, 702 Chatfield Ave NW, Preston, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 13. Results will be available in 15 minutes. While you wait, you may talk one-on-one with water experts, who are also well owners, regarding your results, questions and…

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…