From sheep to sweater: Where does wool come from?

Nash Lake Fiber Farm 25545 Fairlawn Avenue, Webster, United States

What do you know about sheep? Join Farmers Union members from Rice and Goodhue counties for an informational event, "From sheep to sweater: Where does wool come from?" The event is 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 20 at Nash Lake Fiber Farm, 25545 Fairlawn Ave., Webster, Minn., 55088. Cost is $5 per family. "From…

Mille Lacs/Sherburne Pizza Social

Alpha Omega Pizza Farm 6714 Alpha Road, Princeton, MN, United States

Farmers Union members in Mille Lacs and Sherburne counties are getting together for pizza at 5 p.m. May 25 at Alpha Omega Pizza Farm, 6714 Alpha Rd., Princeton. Contact Rachel Sannerud for more information.

Dodge County Farm Bill discussion with Rep. Finstad

Dodge Center American Legion 401 Hwy St W, Dodge Center, United States

Rep. Brad Finstad, U.S. representative for Minnesota's 1st Congressional District, is holding a farm bill discussion and meeting at 6 p.m. June 5 at the American Legion, 401 Hwy St W, Dodge Center, MN 55927. Finstad will be hosting a farm bill meeting this summer in each of the counties in the 1st Congressional District.Ā …

Metro county Farmers Union chapters to host anti-monopoly event

The Good Acre Food Hub 1790 Larpenteur Ave. W, Falcon Heights, MN, United States

Join us and dive into the topic of monopoly power in Minnesota and learn how to take anti-monopoly action in your own backyard. The event is hosted by Hennepin/Ramsey and Washington County Farmers Union chapters. It is 5:30-7 p.m. June 7 at The Good Acre, 1790 Larpenteur Ave W, Falcon Heights. Contact Karl Hakanson for…

Legislative Summary Tour in Faribault

South Central Technical College Faribault campus 1225 Third Street SW, Faribault, Minnesota, United States

Want an update on what happened during the 2023 legislative session? Join MFU Government Relations Director Stu Lourey in Faribault for an update on what was accomplished at the Capitol this year. MFU Government Relations Director Stu Lourey at the Minnesota State Capitol. The event begins at 9 a.m. June 12 at South Central College…

Dodge County Lunch-N-Learn Legislative Summary

The Bridge (Old VFW) in Mantorville 509 North Main St., Mantorville, MN, United States

Want an update on what happened during the 2023 legislative session? The Dodge County Farmers Union is hosting a Legislative Update Lunch-N-Learn at noon June 12 at the old VFW in Mantorville. MFU's Government Relations Director Stu Lourey will give an update on what happened during the 2023 session. A burger basket or the lunch…

Legislative Summary Tour coming to Oronoco

People's Energy Cooperative 1775 Lake Shady Ave. S, Oronoco, MN, United States

Want an update on what happened during the 2023 legislative session? Join MFU Government Relations Director Stu Lourey in southeastern Minnesota for an update on what was accomplished at the Capitol this year. Stu Lourey Lourey will be at the Peopleā€™s Energy Cooperative, 1775 Lake Shady Avenue S, Oronoco, at 3 p.m. June 12.

Legislative Summary Tour coming to Four Daughters Vineyard

Four Daughters Vineyard & Winery 78757 MN Highway 16, Spring Valley, MN, United States

Want an update on what happened during the 2023 legislative session? Join MFU Government Relations Director Stu Lourey in Spring Valley for an update on what was accomplished at the Capitol this year. Minnesota State Capitol on a sunny spring day. Lourey will be at Four Daughters Vineyard, 78757 State Highway 16, Spring Valley at…

Olmsted County Farmers Union Soil Health meeting

People's Energy Cooperative 1775 Lake Shady Ave. S, Oronoco, MN, United States

Join members of Olmsted County Farmers Union to learn more about the county's Ground Water Protection and Soil Health Initiative at 11 a.m. June 13 at People's Energy Cooperative in Oronoco. Conservation Technician Angela White will talk about the Olmsted County Ground Water Protection and Soil Health Initiative. This program is available to producers within…

Climate Conversation planned in Thief River Falls

Rivers and Rails Brewing Company 324 Second Street E, Thief River Falls, MN, United States

Pennington and Red Lake County Farmers Unions are hosting a Climate Conversation from 6 to 8 p.m. June 14 at Rivers and Rails Brewing Co., 324 Second St. E., Thief River Falls, Minn. Peter Nelson, Pennington SWCD Water Plan Coordinator and 2020 Outstanding Soil and Water Conservation District employee, is the featured speaker. The event…

Climate & ag conversation June 19 in Saginaw

Fairhaven Farm 5818 Munger Shaw Road, Saginaw, MN, United States

Join fellow Minnesota Farmers Union members for an evening social event focused on climate and agriculture. The event begins with registration and farm-fresh pizza at 5:30 p.m. and the conversation runs from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Fairhaven Pizza Farm, 5818 Munger Shaw Road, Saginaw. This event will contribute to a forthcoming MFU report.…

St. Louis County Farmers Union Climate Conversation

Cook Community Center 510 Gopher Drive, Cook, MN, United States

Join fellow St. Louis County Farmers Union members for an evening social event focused on climate change and agriculture. This event will contribute to a forthcoming MFU report. Be part of the conversation. The event is free and being held in partnership with the Northern Progressives. Becca Reiss, community conservationist with the North St. Louis…