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…
MFU Northern Youth Leadership Camp
Lake Sarah Campground 20049 Campground Rd SE, Erskine, MN, United StatesThe MFU Northern Youth Leadership Camp is for ages 9 to 13. The camp is from Monday, June 17 to Friday, June 21 and is held at Lake Sarah Campground near Erskine. Go to mfu.org/camp to learn more.
Legislative Recap Tour stops in Rochester
Forager Brewery 1005 6th St NW, Rochester, MN, United StatesJoin Farmers Union for legislative recap to learn what happened during the 2024 legislative session. Where: Forager Brewery, Library Meeting Room, 1005 6th St NW, Rochester Time: 11:15 a.m. - 1 p.m. Food: Heavy appetizers provided. Beverages on your own – beverages/beer available to purchase Cost: $10 for members, $15 non-members RSVP by June 13 to gail@mfu.org.
Women of MFU June Zoom gathering
ZoomWhat: 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 (June 17) Time: 2-3 p.m. More information: In a recent gathering of the Women’s Programming Planning Committee, a shared sentiment emerged: the need for an informal space where women…
Legislative Recap planned in Owatonna
Owatonna Public Utilities 208 S Walnut Ave, Owatonna, MN, United StatesJoin Farmers Union for legislative recap to learn what happened during the 2024 legislative session. Where: Owatonna Public Utilities, Morehouse Meeting Room, 208 S Walnut Ave., Owatonna Time: 2-3:30 p.m. Food: Light snacks provided. Cost: No charge. RSVP by June 13 to gail@mfu.org.
Legislative Recap planned in Northfield
Ole Store 101 St. Olaf Ave., Northfield, MN, United StatesJoin Farmers Union for legislative recap to learn what happened during the 2024 legislative session. Where: Ole Store, 101 St. Olaf Ave., Northfield Time: 6-8 p.m. Food: Heavy appetizers provided. Beverages on your own. Cost: $10 for members, $15 non-members RSVP by June 13 to gail@mfu.org.
Juneteenth holiday – MFU office closed
Juneteenth is a combination of the words June and nineteenth. It commemorates the day more than two months after the end of the Civil War – and more than two years after Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation – when enslaved Black Americans in Galveston, Texas, were informed of their freedom. It is one of…
Human Resources Lunch and Learn with Nancy Miller
ZoomWhat: Human Resources Lunch and Learn with Nancy Miller When: Noon to 1 p.m. June 20 on Zoom Topics include: Employee Onboarding Checklist Focus on Four Laws: Minnesota Earned Safe and Sick Time of 2023 and 2024; Minnesota Wage Theft Act of 2019; Women’s Economic Security Act (WESA), which includes federal and state wage disclosure…
All-States Leadership Summit
Lake Sarah Campground 20049 Campground Rd SE, Erskine, MN, United StatesNational Farmers Union’s 2024 All-States Leadership Summit is June 23-June 27 at Lake Sarah Campground near Erskine. Campers will come from across the country to hear from select speakers, run a co-op, play their favorite camp games, build leadership skills and partake in some longstanding Farmers Union camp traditions.