What: The Matriarchal Hour Who: Farmers Union women members. This gathering is gender-inclusive - trans and nonbinary participants are welcome to attend. Date: Every third Monday (Aug. 19) Time: 2-3 p.m. More information: Our aim is to establish a standing monthly Zoom call inspired by Extension Study Clubs. Each session will feature a designated facilitator who…

The Stearns County Farmers Union Convention is 7 p.m. Aug. 19 at Greenwald Pub. Both Sen. Aric Putnam and Rep. Paul Anderson will be attending. As a grassroots policy organization, annual county conventions are the building blocks of MFU policy. It is the participation of members, through attending and bringing forth resolutions, that gives MFU…

The Mille Lacs County Farmers Union Convention is 6 p.m. Aug. 20. Please bring a dish to pass for the potluck meal. As a grassroots policy organization, annual county conventions (aka annual business meetings) are the building blocks of MFU policy. It is the participation of members, through attending and bringing forth resolutions, that gives…

The Big Stone-Stephens-Traverse County Farmers Union Convention is 6 p.m. Aug. 20 at the Graceville Community Center, 415 Studdart Ave., Graceville. MFU Vice President Anne Schwagerl and MFU Special Projects Director Dave Endicott will speak. As a grassroots policy organization, annual county conventions (aka annual business meetings) are the building blocks of MFU policy. It…

The Hennepin-Ramsey County Farmers Union Convention is 6-7:30 p.m. Aug. 20 at The Good Acre featuring special guest Chef Yia Vang. As a grassroots policy organization, annual county conventions (aka annual business meetings) are the building blocks of MFU policy. It is the participation of members, through attending and bringing forth resolutions, that gives Farmers…

The Cass County Farmers Union Convention is 11 a.m. Aug. 24 at Brick's Travel Center, 265 Highway 10 W., Motley. As a grassroots policy organization, annual county conventions (aka annual business meetings) are the building blocks of MFU policy. It is the participation of members, through attending and bringing forth resolutions, that gives Farmers Union…

What: Clover Valley Farm Fest, featuring local food producers, artisans, live music, children's activities, and more. When: Noon to 4 p.m. Aug. 25 Where: Agate Acres Farm, 1109 Two Harbors Rd, Two Harbors About the event: The Clover Valley Farm Fest is a celebration for the community hosted by the 10 farms on the Clover…

The MFU office is closed Monday, Sept. 2 for Labor Day.

The Kandiyohi County Farmers Union Convention is 6 p.m. Sept. 5 at the Kandiyohi Power Co-op Community Room, Spicer. As a grassroots policy organization, annual county conventions (aka annual business meetings) are the building blocks of MFU policy. It is the participation of members, through attending and bringing forth resolutions, that gives Farmers Union a…

A Renewable Energy Information session is planned for 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 6 at Falk's Seed Farm, Murdock. Lunch will be provided. RSVP to allow for accurate meal count: bit.ly/WindSolarEvent Sponsored by Minnesota Farmers Union, CERTs and the University of Minnesota.

What: Butcher's Dinner & Barn Dance at Medicine Creek Farm including tour, market, dinner and dance! When: 4-9 p.m. Sept. 7 Where: Medicine Creek Farm, 68393 Scotch Pine Rd, Finlayson About the event: Join us at Medicine Creek Farm for a Butcher's Dinner and Barn Dance. Start the afternoon with a tour to meet the…

The Polk County Farmers Union Convention is 10 a.m. Sept. 11 at MFU's Lake Sarah Campground, 20049 Campground Road SE, Erskine. As a grassroots policy organization, annual county conventions (aka annual business meetings) are the building blocks of MFU policy. It is the participation of members, through attending and bringing forth resolutions, that gives Farmers…