Events

Join the Meat Processing Working Group and Sprout to see both the farmer and buyer side of a local meat supply chain on Sept. 26. We will tour Sprout’s facilities and learn about their receiving, storage, sales and shipping processes for local farm products. After lunch on your own in Little Falls, we will tour…

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 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 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.  

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…

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.

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…

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.…

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…

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…

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 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.…

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,…