Biofuels and climate conversation at POET Preston

POET Bioprocessing 701 N. Industrial Drive, Preston, MN, United States

There will be a meeting focused on the future of biofuels and climate solutions– carbon intensity, sustainable aviation fuels and more on June 27 at POET Bioprocessing in Preston. Chris Hanson, GM of POET Preston, will be the featured speaker. Registration and lunch will be offered at 11:30 a.m. and the meeting will run from…

Lunch + Farm Tour at Imker’s Sheep Farm

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

Join host Jane Imker for a tour of her family's sheep farm at noon June 27. This event is geared for women and pre-registration is requested to be sure we order enough food. Cost is free for members and $10 for non-MFU members. To learn more and register, visit bit.ly/MFUwomensprogramming. Please reach out to 651-288-4060…

Dodge County Lunch-N-Learn with garlic

Tom and Maria Coffman farm 56115 120th Ave, West Concord, MN, United States

Join the Dodge County Farmers Union for a Lunch-N-Learn at noon July 10 at the Tom and Maria Coffman Farm, 56115 120th Ave., West Concord. Bring your questions and learn more about raising garlic. Please RSVP to Gail Donkers.

Goodhue County Farmers Union Convention

Area 57 CoffeeCafe 125 Main Street, Wanamingo, Minnesota, United States

The Goodhue County Farmers Union annual convention is 6:30 p.m. July 10 at Area 57 Coffee Cafe, 125 Main St., Wanamingo. Email gail@mfu.org for more information.

Wadena County Farmers Union Convention

Hub 71 Sebeka 3 U.S. Highway 71 S, Sebeka, MN, United States

The Wadena County Farmers Union annual convention is 5:30 p.m. July 12 at Hub 71, 3 U.S. Highway 71, Sebeka. Email peter@mfu.org for more information.

Olmsted/Dodge/Mower Farmers Union convention

The Oaks Golf Club 73671 170th Avenue, Hayfield, MN, United States

The Olmsted/Dodge/Mower Farmers Union annual convention is 6:30 p.m. July 12 at The Oaks Golf Club, 73671 170th Ave., Hayfield. Call John Larsen or Rodney Peterson for more information.

Berry planting class at Doubting Thomas Farm

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

Do you want to learn how to plant, select and care for different varieties of delicious sweet fruit like currants, Juneberries and raspberries? Come to Doubting Thomas Farms on July 12 to learn more from UMN Extension educator Randy Nelson and horticulturist and master gardener Noreen Thomas. The session will share tips, tricks and ideas…

Aitkin County Farmers Union convention

Salo Town Hall 36303Kestrel Ave, McGregor, MN, United States

The Aitkin County Farmers Union will hold its annual convention at noon July 16 at Salo Town Hall, 36303 Kestrel Ave., McGregor. Bring a dish to share for the potluck lunch. There will be election of officers and social time. Bring your resolutions. MFU President Gary Wertish will speak. Contact Franklin Turnock for more information.

Houston County Farmers Union Convention

Zoom

The Houston County Farmers Union annual convention will be held via Zoom at noon on July 17. Email nettlevalleyfarm@gmail.com for more information.

Rice County Farmers Union Convention

Keepsake Cidery 4609 135th St. E, Dundas, MN, United States

The Rice County Farmers Union annual convention is July 18 at Keepsake Cidery, 609 135th St. E., Dundas. The event begins with social time at 5:30 p.m. Dinner is served at 6 p.m. and the meeting follows. Contact Steven Read or Gail Donkers for more information.

Swift County Farmers Union convention

Ambush Park 2400 Atlantic Ave, Benson, MN, United States

The Swift County Farmers Union will hold its annual convention on July 18 at Ambush Park, 2400 Atlantic Ave, Benson, MN 56215. Food from Mi Mexico Restaurant. There will be election of officers and social time. Bring your resolutions. Contact Jim Falk for more information.  

Dairy Listening Session

Zumbrota VFW 25 E 1st St., Zumbrota, MN, United States

Dairy Listening Session with Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) Commissioner Thom Petersen WHAT: Learn about state support for dairy farmers from Commissioner Petersen and voice your concerns about the state of the state's dairy industry. WHY: Discuss current dairy industry challenges including access to processing and price margins with the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA).…