Northwestern county conventions planned

Red Lake Falls American Legion 121 Main Ave S, Red Lake Falls, MN, United States

Join Kittson, Marshall, Roseau, Pennington, and Red Lake County Farmers Union for our annual county conventions at 6 p.m. Sept. 26 at Red Lake Falls American Legion, 121 Main Ave. S., Red Lake Falls. Supper will be provided for members. MFU Vice President Anne Schwagerl, Government Relations Director Stu Lourey and Membership and Outreach Organizer…

Fillmore County Convention planned

Branding Iron Restaurant 1100 Circle Heights Drive, Preston, MN, United States

Fillmore County Farmers Union will hold their annual convention at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 27 at Branding Iron Restaurant, 1100 Circle Heights Drive, Preston. MFU President Gary Wertish will speak. Contact Eunie Biel for more information.

Wabasha County Convention

The Basic Place 312 Center St E, Hammond, MN, United States

Wabasha County Farmers Union will hold its annual convention at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 28 at  The Basic Place, 312 Center St E, Hammond. A roast beef meal will be served. Contact Eddie Jostock or Gail Donkers for more information.  

Agritourism at Alpha + Omega Farm

Alpha Omega Pizza Farm 6714 Alpha Road, Princeton, MN, United States

What: Meet members, learn about the farm on a hayride, and enjoy pizza from Alpha + Omega Farm. When: 11 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Oct. 6 Where: Alpha + Omega Farm, 6714 Alpha Road, Princeton Panelists: Hannah Bernhardt of Medicine Creek Farm, Kelsey Love Zaavedra of Heirloomista and Kim Hayes of Alpha + Omega Pizza…

Freeborn/Faribault County Convention

Wedgewood Cove Golf Club 2200 West 9th St, Albert Lea, MN, United States

The Freeborn/Faribault County Farmers Union convention is 6 p.m. Oct. 10 at Wedgewood Cove Golf Course & Restaurant, 2200 W. 9th St., Albert Lea. Contact Terry Cunningham for more information.

Farmers Equity Social Hour in Pine City

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

Join Pine County Farmers Union for a fall social hour and discussion of farmer equity with Angela Dawson at 6 p.m. Oct. 19 at Three Twenty Brewing in Pine City. Angela Dawson started 40 Acre Co-op, the first national black farmer co-op since the reconstruction era, here in Pine County to provide increased market power…

Antitrust Law Symposium

Mitchell Hamline School of Law 875 Summit Ave., St. Paul, MN, United States

Join us Oct. 23 for a discussion about antitrust enforcement trends in Minnesota and around the country, antitrust in agriculture, as well as a career panel for law students to learn more about working in the area. The event is 1-5 p.m. at the Mitchell Hamline School of Law. There is also a Zoom option.…

Drought meeting planned for Moose Lake

Route 61 Lounge 4654 Co Hwy 61, Moose Lake, MN, United States

WHAT: Share how you have been affected by the current drought. Learn about state support and resources for farmers affected by the drought from Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen. WHY: Discuss current drought and other challenges you are experiencing on your farm including feed availability, harvest outlooks, access to processing and price margins with the Minnesota Department…

Conversation about Climate and Rural Community Resiliency

Outstate Brewing Company 309 S Vine St, Fergus Falls, MN, United States

WHAT: Join Minnesota Farmers Union and West Central Initiative for a Conversation about Climate and Rural Community Resiliency. The discussion will focus on our changing climate and mental health concerns in west central Minnesota. WHEN: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Oct. 30 WHERE: Outstate Brewing Company, 309 S. Vine St., Fergus Falls. SPEAKER: Ariel Kagan, MFU Climate and…

Soil Management Conversation

Redwood Falls American Legion 100 Industrial Drive, Redwood Falls, MN, United States

A Conversation about Soil Management co-hosted by Minnesota Farmers Union and Minnesota Soil Health Coalition Speakers include: Expert regenerative farmers Grant and Dawn Breitkreutz. Minnesota Farmers Union's climate and working lands team. Mark Gutierrez, executive director of Minnesota Soil Health Coalition. Local Soil and Water Conservation Districts. Share your ideas during a listening session on…

Thankful for family farmers: Growing our Future

Melrose American Legion 265 County Road 173, Melrose, MN, United States

Thankful for Family Farmers: Growing our Future is a program for area farmers. It's a gathering to discuss how to build a positive mindset and resiliency for tough times. Ted Mathews from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture is the speaker. The event is 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 10 at the Melrose American Legion.…

Pre-Convention Prep Call

Zoom

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.