Join Goodhue and Olmsted County Farmers Unions for an Ice Cream Social. Bring your lawn chairs or a blanket and stay awhile. What: Free ice cream sundae with ice cream from CannonBelles and local strawberries. Presentations by Ferndale Market and CannonBelles. When: 2-4 p.m. June 23 Location: Ferndale Market, 31659 Willow Trail, Cannon Falls Special…

The Lakes Area Sustainability Fest is a community centered event focused on sustainability in the Central Minnesota region. The event is organized by Regional Sustainable Development Partnerships Coordinators through the University of Minnesota Extension. The purpose of this event is to provide an opportunity for the Lakes Area community to engage with local organizations and…

The Kanabec County Farmers Union is meeting at 1 p.m. June 30 at Sapsucker Farms, 2752 215 Ave., Mora. MFU Special Projects Coordinator Dave Endicott will speak on MFU's meat processing work and the regional food business center work. Contact Stacy Ripka at 320-412-6362 for more information.

The Grant County Farmers Union Convention is 10 a.m. July 2 at 100 6th St S., Hoffman. 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 strong voice…

Swift County Farmers Union is hosting a Legislative Update from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. July 2 at Ambush Park, Shelter No. 1, 2400 Atlantic Ave, Benson. Visit with Minnesota Farmers Union Government Relations Director Stu Lourey and learn about what passed and what didn’t during the 2024 Minnesota legislative session. Contact Jim Falk at 320-333-8073…

Kandiyohi County Farmers Union is hosting a Legislative Update at 5 p.m. July 2 at Goat Ridge Brewing, 17 Central Ave W., New London. Visit with Minnesota Farmers Union Government Relations Director Stu Lourey and learn about what passed and what didn’t during the 2024 Minnesota legislative session. Contact Erik Hatlestad at 320-905-1543 for more…

The MFU office is closed Wednesday, July 3 through Friday, July 5 for the Independence Day holiday.

Join your Hennepin/Ramsey County MFU chapter leaders for a Mill City Farmers Market tour on Saturday, July 6. The event will start at 8 a.m. with coffee and bars at Farmers Kitchen and Bar. Beginning at 8:30 a.m., we'll walk with Mill City Farmers Market Executive Director Ella Daniels through the market learning about and…

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 us a strong voice in St. Paul. The Kanabec County Farmers Union Convention is 6 p.m. July 9 at 1215 130th Ave., Ogilvie. It will be…

The Membership Engagement Committee meets at 7 p.m. July 9. There will be a brief check-in with members before moving to a discussion with membership outreach coordinators. The purpose of the Membership Engagement Committee is to build upon the strength and potential of Minnesota Farmers Union membership through: Engaging members and creating opportunities for current…

The Goodhue County Farmers Union Convention is 6:30 p.m. July 10 at the Covered Bridge Family Restaurant, 1439 Northstar Drive, Zumbrota. Please RSVP to Gail by July 5 for a headcount on food. As a grassroots policy organization, annual county conventions (aka annual business meetings) are the building blocks of MFU policy. It is the…