Lyon, Redwood and Cottonwood County Convention

Brent and Jane Imker farm 39808 210th St, Lamberton, MN, United States

The Lyon, Redwood and Cottonwood County Farmers Union Convention is 6 p.m. July 23 at the Imker farm, 39808 210th St., Lamberton. Supper served at 6 p.m. 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…

Clay County Convention

Doubting Thomas Farm 12506 20th St N, Moorhead, MN, United States

The Clay County Farmers Union Convention is July 24 at Doubting Thomas Farms, 12506 20th St N., Moorhead. Gabe Brown, rancher and author of Dirt to Soil, will speak at 10 a.m. Cost is $20 and includes lunch. RSVP to noreen.jo.thomas@gmail.com. The county convention follows at 12:30 p.m. The county convention is free. Bring a…

Pine County Farmers Union Convention

Medicine Creek Farm 68393 Scotch Pine Rd., Finlayson, MN, United States

The Pine County Farmers Union Convention is 6 p.m. July 24 at Medicine Creek Farm. 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…

Chisago County Convention

Heirloomista 40422 Oriole Ave., North Branch, MN, United States

The Chisago County Farmers Union Convention is 1 p.m. July 25 at 40422 Oriole Ave, North Branch, MN. 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…

Intro to Flood and Disaster Relief

Carver County USDA Service Center 1103 Gruenhagen Drive, Glencoe, MN, United States

Floods have been catastrophic in many communities and for many farmers. Go Farm Connect is partnering with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) in Carver County for an open house to discuss various federal assistance programs available to beginning and experienced farmers of all kinds. It will be at the USDA offices, 1103 Gruenhagen…

Cover crops and doughnuts

Tim and Connie Velde farm 5178 230 Ave, Granite Falls, MN, United States

Join Yellow Medicine County Farmers Union for a cover crop meeting at 8 a.m. July 26 at the Tim and Connie Velde farm shop, Granite Falls. Learn from staff from SWCD, NRCS, FSA and Central Crop Consulting.  

Poop science for sheep and goat producers

Burning Daylight Draft Farm 37272 20th Ave., Dennison, United States

What: Pooper Scooper 101 When: July 27, 10 a.m. - noon Where: Burning Daylight Draft Farm, 37272 20th Ave., Dennison, MN 55018 Speakers: Kari Ripley-Boysen, Unruly Earth Farm, Webster. Kari attended Argosy University for an Associates in Veterinary Technology, has experience working in a veterinary clinic as a vet tech, and hands on with her…

Senior Leadership Camp

Sibley State Park 800 Sibley Park Road Northeast, New London, MN, United States

The MFU Foundation Senior Camp is Sunday, July 28 to Friday, Aug. 2 at Sibley State Park near New London. This camp is for ages 14 to 18. Go to mfu.org/camp to learn more.

Carlton County Planning Meeting

Silver Brook Township Hall 401 Alcohol Road, Wrenshall, MN, United States

What: Breakfast on the Farm Wrap up and County Convention Planning When: 9 a.m. July 30 Where: Silver Brook Town Hall, 401 Alcohol Rd, Wrenshall For more information: Call Mark Thell.

Fillmore County Convention

Mabel Community Center 201 Main St S., Mabel, MN, United States

The Fillmore County Farmers Union Convention is 3:30 p.m. July 30 at the Mabel Community Center, 201 Main St S., Mabel. It follows the Climate-Smart Agriculture meeting at the same location. Food will be served at the climate-smart agriculture meeting. As a grassroots policy organization, annual county conventions (aka annual business meetings) are the building…

Swift County Convention

Track Bar and Grill 1135 Pacific Ave., Benson, MN, United States

The Swift County Farmers Union Convention is 6 p.m. July 30 at the Track Bar & Grill, 1135 Pacific Ave., Benson. 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…

Dakota County Farmers Union Convention

Dakota County Library 14395 S. Robert Trail, Rosemount, MN, United States

The Dakota County Farmers Union Convention is 6:30 p.m. July 31 at the Dakota County Library, 14395 S. Robert Trail, Rosemount. 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…