The Wadena County Farmers Union Convention is 7:15 p.m. July 31 at the Sebeka Senior Citizens Center, 104 E Minnesota Ave, Sebeka. A meal of pulled pork sandwiches, cowboy beans, cole slaw and beverage will be served. The program includes Ivan Reinke, Wadena County District Conservationist, who will provide an overview of NRCS programs and…

What: Growing Your Community farmer's market with kids activities, art demos, farm tours and mini seminars. When: 3-8 p.m. Aug. 1 Where: Nathan and Brenda Rudolph farm, 8148 130th Ave., Little Falls About the event: Growing Community is an on farm event welcoming all ages for building blocks for a healthy community bridging the gap…

The Hennepin-Ramsey County Convention is Tuesday, Aug. 20. If you are new to the county convention process, or if you want to kick around your resolution ideas before the big night, join us for an informal virtual Zoom meeting on Aug. 5 at 7:30 p.m. where we can share more information about what makes a…

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…