Back to Basics Event with Happy Dancing Turtle – Pine River
Pine River-Backus School 410 Murray Ave, Pine River, MN, United StatesBack to Basics is the premier sustainable living event of north-central Minnesota! It combines workshops, vendors/exhibitors, a keynote, lunch, door prizes, and more to bring roughly 400 people together to share ideas on a wide variety of topics related to sustainability and resiliency. In addition to 40+ workshops, this event includes a large vendor area…
Lobby Day Drive-In
Minnesota State Capitol Complex 75 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, St. Paul, MN, United StatesMinnesota Farmers Union (MFU) is excited to welcome our family farmer members to the state Capitol for our annual in-person Lobby Day Drive-in on Wednesday, Feb. 15 starting at 10 a.m. RSVP at bit.ly/Lobby2023rsvp and more information will be sent to you, including meeting location. Tentative Agenda 10 a.m. - Sign-in / distribute materials 10:15-10:30…
MFU Lobby Day Legislative Reception
Farmers Kitchen + Bar 750 S. 2nd Street Suite 100, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesThere will a legislative reception after Lobby Day at Farmers Kitchen + Bar.
Food Safety Course for Produce Farms – St. Paul
Minnesota Farmers Union 305 Roselawn Ave E #200, St. Paul, 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…
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…
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…
Minnesota Farmers Union Women’s Conference 2023
Minnesota Farmers Union 305 Roselawn Ave E #200, St. Paul, MN, United StatesJoin fellow MFU members for a weekend of creating community and connection around rural storytelling, food, farming and wellness. This gathering of women farmers, makers, shakers and leaders will be filled with ideas, professional development, energy and connections that span across food, farming and relationships. The conference theme this year is Putting Ideas into Motion and…
MFU Membership Engagement Committee
The Membership Engagement Committee is looking for new members, with a special interest in volunteers from District 1 (northwest corner) and District 3 (southwest corner). This committee works closely with the state office staff to organize and promote member engagement and leadership opportunities through different state and county programs, events, and promotions. Volunteers should plan…
Food Safety Course for Produce Farms – Falcon Heights
The Good Acre Food Hub 1790 Larpenteur Ave. W, Falcon Heights, 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…
Dakota County MFU “Lunch-N-Learn”
Dakota County Extension 4100 220 St W, Farmington, MN, United StatesMeet every month: “Lunch-N-Learn” First Wednesday of the month. Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Location: Dakota County Extension, 4100-220th St W, Farmington. Lunch always served. Topics determined along the way. Dates: · January 4 · February 1 · March 1 · April 5 1. More details will follow as plans are confirmed. 2. Our…
Food Safety Course for Produce Farms – Falcon Heights
The Good Acre Food Hub 1790 Larpenteur Ave. W, Falcon Heights, 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…
Chisago County MFU March Gathering
Harris Covenant Church 43680 Gates Ave, Harris, MN, United StatesJoin us for an informative evening on the past and present role of local food systems and food security. Local grass farmer and longtime Farmers Union member Craig Trytten will be the main speaker. Our local senator, representative and county commissioner have been invited for the evening so come ready to share your praises or…