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Todd County Winter Gathering
Todd County Winter Gathering
Come for lunch at Hilltop Regional Kitchen and stay for conversation on Tuesday, January 31st at noon. You must RSVP to (218) 738-5563 by Wednesday, January 25th! Cost: $5 for those over 60, $10 for those under 60. Where: Hilltop Regional Kitchen, 131 Park Avenue NW, Eagle Bend, MN Donations accepted for local food shelves.
Sanford Fairview Merger Listening Session – Grand Rapids
Sanford Fairview Merger Listening Session – Grand Rapids
Attorney General Keith Ellison’s collecting feedback about the merger of Sanford Health and M Health Fairview and is hosting events around the state to hear directly from Minnesotans. All the community meetings below are open to the press and the public. They will also be livestreamed on Attorney General Ellison’s Facebook Page. Sanford Health and M Health Fairview…
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Dakota County monthly MFU “Lunch-N-Learn”
Dakota County monthly MFU “Lunch-N-Learn”
Meet every month: “Lunch-N-Learn” (except August) First Wednesday of the month. Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Location: Dakota County Extension, 4100-220th St W, Farmington. Lunch always served. Topics determined along the way. Dates: · January 4 · February 1 · March 1 · April 5 · May 3 · June 7 · July 5…
Pine County Farmers Union Social Hour
Pine County Farmers Union Social Hour
Meet other area farmers, catch up with friends, talk shop, and celebrate or commiserate as needed. We’ll take a few minutes to introduce our Pine County Soil and Water Conservation District representatives who will share info about grants and programs for farmers and will be available all evening to informally answer questions. Where: Three Twenty…
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MFU County Officer Training and Supper at Farmers Kitchen + Bar
MFU County Officer Training and Supper at Farmers Kitchen + Bar
We’re bringing county officers together to learn some basics about the roles of Farmers Union county leaders, to plan for an engaged and dynamic year ahead, ask questions, and network with other leaders. We’ll touch on topics such as membership events, Parliamentary Procedure, county conventions, organizing, and member engagement. After our training, participants are invited…
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PEM FFA showing the movie Silo
PEM FFA showing the movie Silo
Who: PEM FFA What: Movie ‘Silos' Where: Plainview-Elgin-Millville High School Gym, Plainview, MN Date: Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023 Time: Doors open at 6:30 p.m., movie starts at 7 p.m. Local fire department and rescue squad will be there, MFU is co-sponsoring the event and will have a table there. Popcorn and pop will be available…
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Food Safety Course for Produce Farms – Northfield
Food Safety Course for Produce Farms – Northfield
This workshop provides a deep dive into Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) on the farm. GAPs are science-based, farm-level practices for keeping fresh produce safe. GAPs training is for farm owners, workers and gardeners who grow, harvest and pack fresh vegetables for sale to all markets, including farmers markets, CSA, retail, schools, restaurants, or who donate…
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Back to Basics Event with Happy Dancing Turtle – Pine River
Back to Basics Event with Happy Dancing Turtle – Pine River
Back to Basics is the premier sustainable living event of north-central Minnesota! It combines workshops, vendors/exhibitors, a keynote, lunch, door prizes, and more to bring roughly 400 people together to share ideas on a wide variety of topics related to sustainability and resiliency. In addition to 40+ workshops, this event includes a large vendor area…
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Lobby Day Drive-In
Lobby Day Drive-In
Minnesota Farmers Union (MFU) is excited to welcome our family farmer members to the state Capitol for our annual in-person Lobby Day Drive-in on Wednesday, Feb. 15 starting at 10 a.m. RSVP at bit.ly/Lobby2023rsvp and more information will be sent to you, including meeting location. Tentative Agenda 10 a.m. - Sign-in / distribute materials 10:15-10:30…
MFU Lobby Day Legislative Reception
MFU Lobby Day Legislative Reception
There will a legislative reception after Lobby Day at Farmers Kitchen + Bar.
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Food Safety Course for Produce Farms – St. Paul
Food Safety Course for Produce Farms – St. Paul
This workshop provides a deep dive into Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) on the farm. GAPs are science-based, farm-level practices for keeping fresh produce safe. GAPs training is for farm owners, workers and gardeners who grow, harvest and pack fresh vegetables for sale to all markets, including farmers markets, CSA, retail, schools, restaurants, or who donate…
MFU Woman’s Book Club – The Farmers Lawyer
MFU Woman’s Book Club – The Farmers Lawyer
We are reading and discussing Sarah Vogel’s book, The Farmer’s Lawyer: The North Dakota Nine and the Fight to Save the Family Farm. Join us as we learn and talk about the truly inspiring story of Vogel’s legal battle against the United States government in the early 1980s. This event is open to all women…
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MFU Woman’s Book Club – The Farmers Lawyer
MFU Woman’s Book Club – The Farmers Lawyer
We are reading and discussing Sarah Vogel’s book, The Farmer’s Lawyer: The North Dakota Nine and the Fight to Save the Family Farm. Join us as we learn and talk about the truly inspiring story of Vogel’s legal battle against the United States government in the early 1980s. This event is open to all women…
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Minnesota Farmers Union Women’s Conference 2023
Join fellow MFU members for a weekend of creating community and connection around rural storytelling, food, farming and wellness. This gathering of women farmers, makers, shakers and leaders will be filled with ideas, professional development, energy and connections that span across food, farming and relationships. The conference theme this year is Putting Ideas into Motion and…
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MFU Membership Engagement Committee
MFU Membership Engagement Committee
The Membership Engagement Committee is looking for new members, with a special interest in volunteers from District 1 (northwest corner) and District 3 (southwest corner). This committee works closely with the state office staff to organize and promote member engagement and leadership opportunities through different state and county programs, events, and promotions. Volunteers should plan…
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Food Safety Course for Produce Farms – Falcon Heights
Food Safety Course for Produce Farms – Falcon Heights
This workshop provides a deep dive into Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) on the farm. GAPs are science-based, farm-level practices for keeping fresh produce safe. GAPs training is for farm owners, workers and gardeners who grow, harvest and pack fresh vegetables for sale to all markets, including farmers markets, CSA, retail, schools, restaurants, or who donate…