Willmar Meatpreneur Workshop
St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Willmar 713 12th Street SW, Willmar, MN, United StatesMFU’s Bottleneck Project is hosting a Meatpreneur Workshop in Willmar on April 20. WHEN: Saturday, April 20 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Registration begins at 10 a.m. WHERE: St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 713 12th St. SW, Willmar WHAT'S IT ABOUT? MFU’s Solving the Local Meat Processing Bottleneck Project is seeking people interested in meat…
Planning for Breakfast on the Farm
Silver Brook Township Hall 401 Alcohol Road, Wrenshall, MN, United StatesCarlton County Farmers Union will meet at 9 a.m. April 22 at Silver Brook Township Hall, 401 Alcohol Rd, Wrenshall, to discuss the upcoming Breakfast on the Farm, set for June 29. Coffee and snacks will be provided. Call Mark Thell at 218-851-7718 for more information.
Agritourism Workshop planned
ZoomDo you own: • A farm with animals that also hosts tours for families and school groups? • A pumpkin patch or apple orchard? • Other activities where the public mingles with your animals? MDA is partnering with the Minnesota Department of health to offer a virtual workshop for farmers who open their farms to…
Pine County Spring Get-Together
Medicine Creek Farm 68393 Scotch Pine Rd., Finlayson, MN, United StatesJoin the Pine County Farmers Union for a casual spring get-together to catch up and complain with other farmers! Why complain? This is how policy resolutions are born! For those new to Farmers Union, we’ll be explaining what a policy resolution is, why they’re important, and brainstorming ideas for resolutions we might like to bring…
May New Member Happy Hour
New Member Welcome Happy Hour (virtual) Are you new to Minnesota Farmers Union? Our team would like to extend a warm welcome and invite you to join us for a casual virtual happy hour with MFU staff. Being a new member of an organization can be intimidating, but everyone here is friendly, eager to get…
Dairy Cow Quadricentennial
Dodge County Fairgrounds 100 11th St NE, Kasson, MN, United StatesCelebrate the 400th anniversary of the dairy cow arriving at Plymouth Colony June 6-7 at the Dodge County Fairgrounds in Kasson. There is a showmanship and fitting contest on June 6 and a Holstein Show, Colored Breeds Show and Supreme Drive on June 7. The dairy show is open to all Minnesota FFA members in…
New member welcome lunch hour
ZoomNew Member Welcome Lunch Hour (virtual) Are you new to Minnesota Farmers Union? Our team would like to extend a warm welcome and invite you to join us for a casual virtual lunch discussion with MFU staff. Being a new member of an organization can be intimidating, but everyone here is friendly, eager to get to know you and help…
17 Rooms – West Central Minnesota
University of Minnesota, Morris 600 E. Fourth St., Morris, MN, United StatesMinnesota Farmers Union Vice President Anne Schwagerl and Climate and Working Lands Director Ariel Kagan are hosting a room at the 17 Rooms – West Central Minnesota event June 12 at the University of Minnesota Morris campus. 17 Rooms is a process to help communities advance practical next steps toward local priorities for the Sustainable…
Webinar on clean fuel tax credits
ZoomRecently there’s been a lot of discussion about how farmers might benefit from newly authorized clean fuel tax credits with low carbon intensity agriculture. Last month, the IRS and Treasury Department released guidance related to the 40B Sustainable Aviation Fuel Tax credit. This guidance has implications for future tax credits including 45Z - the Clean…
Mille Lacs County Pizza Night
Alpha Omega Pizza Farm 6714 Alpha Road, Princeton, MN, United StatesMille Lacs County Farmers Union is hosting a member event. Where: Alpha and Omega Pizza Farm, 6714 Alpha Rd, Princeton When: 5-8 p.m. June 13 What: Wood-fired pizza sponsored by Farmers Union. Bring your own beverage. Socialize with other members. RSVP by June 10 to Rachel Sannerud at 630-335-5106. Learn more about our hosts at…
Canceled: SNAP system training
This event has been canceled due to a lack of pre-registrations. Call Gail at 507-202-2042 for more information.
Pizza night at the Stone Creek Farm
Stone Creek Farm 20382 310th St., Shafer, MN, United StatesEnjoy an evening with fellow members at Stone Creek Farm, 20382 310th St., Shafer, from 5 to 8 p.m. June 15. There will be a short tour of the peach, plum and apricot orchards. Woodfired pizza + treats for all. Please leave your pets at home. An RSVP would be helpful for planning. Call or…