Eric Sannerud, the National Co-op Organizing Lead from Farm Generations Cooperative and also a fellow MFU member, will be leading the discussion about cooperatives. He will touch on the history of co-ops and guide us through the decisions involved in starting a modern, farmer-led co-op. If you haven't met Eric, I really hope you can…

Join your friends and neighbors at the St. Louis County Farmers Union Spring Lunch and Social Gathering. The event is 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 25 at the Sugar Shack, 235 Chestnut St, Virginia, MN 55792. The main topic of discussion is the Virginia Farmers Market Food Hub.

Come and meet your neighbors and fellow Farmers Union members at Mousse Sparkling Wine Co., 115 First St. E., Jordan, Minn., from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. April 26.

Rural Organizing Project of ISAIAH MN, Unidos MN, Land Stewardship Project, Minnesota Farmer’s Union and SEIU HealthCare are hosting a Virtual Rural Rally for the MinnesotaCare Public Option from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. April 29. Register here for the Rural Rally for the MinnesotaCare Public Option. Regardless of where you live or what you…

Dodge County Farmers Union invites you to stop in to County Seat Coffee House, 1 Fifth Street West, Mantorville, MN 55955, for coffee and conversation at 10 a.m. May 8. Farmers Union will buy your coffee, breakfast or treats are on your own.

The Farmers Union chapters from Hennepin, Ramsey and Washington counties are hosting a Climate Social from 5:30 to 7 p.m. May 9 in the Main Floor Conference Room of the Minnesota Farmers Union building at 305 Roselawn Ave E., St. Paul. The event will focus on climate change and agriculture. Speakers include Karl Hakanson, Hennepin/Ramsey…

Join Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) staff to learn the basics and get your questions answered about grants, loans and services available for your farm. Whether you are seeking to grow your farm, purchase new land, or change your farm management practices, the MDA has resources to help, including: low interest loans, the Beginning Farmer…

Join Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) staff to learn the basics and get your questions answered about grants, loans and services available for your farm. Whether you are seeking to grow your farm, purchase new land, or change your farm management practices, the MDA has resources to help, including: low interest loans, the Beginning Farmer…

Join Carlton County Farmers Union for a Pie & Coffee Membership Social from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. May 18 at Brickyard Restaurant in Wrenshall.  

Kandiyohi County Farmers Union is hosting the Minnesota Cottage Food Producer's Association for a discussion of the laws surrounding cottage foods. Cottage foods are those prepared at home for sale directly to consumers. The discussion is 6:30 to 8 p.m. May 18 at Goat Ridge Brewing Company, 17 Central Ave W., New London, Minn. Food…

What do you know about sheep? Join Farmers Union members from Rice and Goodhue counties for an informational event, "From sheep to sweater: Where does wool come from?" The event is 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 20 at Nash Lake Fiber Farm, 25545 Fairlawn Ave., Webster, Minn., 55088. Cost is $5 per family. "From…

Farmers Union members in Mille Lacs and Sherburne counties are getting together for pizza at 5 p.m. May 25 at Alpha Omega Pizza Farm, 6714 Alpha Rd., Princeton. Contact Rachel Sannerud for more information.