Minnesota Cooks will be returning to host the Chef Stage at Sustainable Farming Association’s Garlic Fest on Saturday, Aug. 10 at the McLeod County Fairgrounds in Hutchinson, and we would love for you to join us for a day of silly, delicious, stinky fun. Now the largest garlic festival in the nation, festival goers enjoy…

Blue Earth, Nicollet and LeSueur County Farmers Unions will hold their convention at 6 p.m. Aug. 12 at Jake's Pizza, 119 Broadway Ave, St. Peter. 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…

The Morrison County Farmers Union Convention is 7 p.m. Aug. 12 at Royal Café in Little Falls, 120 W. Broadway, Little Falls. Cost of the chicken, sausage and sauerkraut buffet meal is $10 or obtain free tickets from area sponsoring businesses. Tickets are available at the door. The convention is open to the public. As…

The Crow Wing County Farmers Union Convention is noon Aug. 14 at St. Mathias Park, 4548 County Road 121, Ft. Ripley. Please RSVP to Steve Koering for an accurate lunch count. As a grassroots policy organization, annual county conventions (aka annual business meetings) are the building blocks of MFU policy. It is the participation of…

The Douglas/Pope County Farmers Union Convention is 6:30 p.m. Aug. 14 a.m. at Old Town Hall Inn, Kensington. 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…

What: Aitkin Summer Sip & Savor: Celebrating local food, drinks, farms & restaurants When: Aug 15, 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. Where: Clear Lake Gardens, 31213 292nd St, Aitkin About the event: Building on last year’s fun Aitkin Summer Farm Festival, this event features special appetizers & drinks prepared by chefs & bartenders who support…

What: 43rd Farm Picnic at Pierz, co-sponsored by COACT and Morrison County Farmers Union. When: 1 p.m. Aug. 18 Where: Pierz Park,  603 Park Ave., Pierz Tickets: Free tickets for the traditional country dinner of ham, sweet corn and potato salad are available at the picnic, compliments of Main Street businesses. Speakers include: Minnesota Agriculture…

St. Louis County Farmers Union will hold their convention at 11 a.m. Aug. 19 at the Sugar Shack, Virginia. 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…

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…