Merger comment webinar planned
Join MFU for a virtual event, “Stopping Mega-Mergers: How You Can Organize Against Monopoly Power," on Aug. 28 or Aug. 29. The presentation will inform members about recently proposed changes to federal merger guidelines and why they are important. The event will conclude by helping members through the process of commenting on these changes so…
Scott County Farmers Union convention
Wee Farm 4562 McColl Drive, Savage, MN, United StatesThe Scott County Farmers Union annual convention is 5:30 p.m. Aug. 29 at Wee Farm, 4562 McColl Drive, Savage. Please bring a dish to share for the potluck supper.
Renville convention set for Sept. 6
Max's Grill 2425 W Lincoln Ave, Olivia, MN, United StatesThe Renville County Farmers Union will hold its annual convention at 6 p.m. Sept. 6 at Max's Grill, 2425 W Lincoln Ave, Olivia. MFU President Gary Wertish and Antimonopoly Director Justin Stofferahn will speak. Contact Jeanne Wertish at 320-522-1218 for more information.
Polk/Clearwater County Convention
Lake Sarah Campground 20049 Campground Rd SE, Erskine, MN, United StatesThe Polk/Clearwater Farmers Union County Convention is 10 a.m. Sept. 7 at Lake Sarah Campground, 20049 Campground Rd SE, Erskine. There will be election of officers and social time. Bring your resolutions. Contact Judy Moen for more information.
Todd convention set for Sept. 7
Double Eagle Golf Club 31886 Co Rd 3, Eagle Bend, MN, United StatesThe Todd County Farmers Union will hold its annual convention at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 7 at Double Eagle Golf Club, 31886 County Road 3, Eagle Bend. MFU Government Relations Director Stu Lourey and Special Projects Coordinator Dave Endicott will speak. Bring a friend or neighbor. Contact Alan Perish at 320-760-2516 for more information.
Crow Wing County Farmers Union convention
St. Mathias Park 4548 County Road 121, Fort Ripley, United StatesThe Crow Wing County Farmers Union annual convention is noon Sept. 12 at St. Mathias Park, Ft. Ripley.
Otter Tail County Convention planned
New York Mills Ballroom Party Room 28 W Centennial 84 Drive, New York Mills, MN, United StatesThe East Otter Tail and West Otter Tail county convention is noon Sept. 16 at The Party Room of New York Mills Ballroom, 28 W. Centennial 84 Drive, New York Mills. Please RSVP to David Gilster for food count.
Chisago County Convention is Sept. 17
Heirloomista 40422 Oriole Ave., North Branch, MN, United StatesThe Chisago County Farmers Union will hold its annual convention from 1 to 3 p.m. Sept. 17 at Heirloomista, 40422 Oriole Ave, North Branch, MN 55056. Membership and Minnesota Cooks Director Claudine Arndt and Climate and Working Lands Director Ariel Kagan will speak. Contact Kelsey Love Zaavedra at 651.470.1722 for more information.
Becker convention is Sept. 17
59ner Diner 19389 Frontage Road, Detroit Lakes, MN, United StatesThe Becker County Farmers Union will hold their annual convention at 2 p.m. Sept. 17 at the 59er Diner, 19389 Frontage Road, Detroit Lakes. Clay County Farmers Union member Melany Thomas will talk about leading the National Farmers Union policy committee. Contact Roger Shaefer for more information.
Yellow Medicine County Convention
Tim and Connie Velde farm 5178 230 Ave, Granite Falls, MN, United StatesThe Yellow Medicine County Farmers Union will hold its annual convention on Sept. 17 at the Tim and Connie Velde farm, 5178 230th Ave., Granite Falls. Social time begins at 5 p.m. and the potluck begins at 6 p.m. Bring a dish to pass. Contact Tim Velde for more information.
Pope, Grant conventions planned
Farwell Creamery Farwell, MN, United StatesThe Pope and Grant Farmers Union county convention is 5:55 p.m. Sept. 18 at Farwell Creamery, Farwell. Stu Lourey, MFU Director of Government Affairs, will speak. Barbecue and beverages provided. Please bring a dish to pass for the potluck supper. Contact Vernon Pooch for more information.
Hennepin/Ramsey county convention
Minnesota Farmers Union 305 Roselawn Ave E #200, St. Paul, MN, United StatesThe Hennepin/Ramsey Farmers Union County Convention is 6-8 p.m. Sept. 19 at Minnesota Farmers Union, 305 Roselawn Ave. E. #200, St. Paul. There will be election of officers and social time. Bring your resolutions. Contact Karl Hakanson for more information.