WHAT: Share how you have been affected by the current drought. Learn about state support and resources for farmers affected by the drought from Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen. WHY: Discuss current drought and other challenges you are experiencing on your farm including feed availability, harvest outlooks, access to processing and price margins with the Minnesota Department…

WHAT: Join Minnesota Farmers Union and West Central Initiative for a Conversation about Climate and Rural Community Resiliency. The discussion will focus on our changing climate and mental health concerns in west central Minnesota. WHEN: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Oct. 30 WHERE: Outstate Brewing Company, 309 S. Vine St., Fergus Falls. SPEAKER: Ariel Kagan, MFU Climate and…

A Conversation about Soil Management co-hosted by Minnesota Farmers Union and Minnesota Soil Health Coalition Speakers include: Expert regenerative farmers Grant and Dawn Breitkreutz. Minnesota Farmers Union's climate and working lands team. Mark Gutierrez, executive director of Minnesota Soil Health Coalition. Local Soil and Water Conservation Districts. Share your ideas during a listening session on…

Thankful for Family Farmers: Growing our Future is a program for area farmers. It's a gathering to discuss how to build a positive mindset and resiliency for tough times. Ted Mathews from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture is the speaker. The event is 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 10 at the Melrose American Legion.…

What: Pre-Convention Prep Call When: Nov. 15, 7-8 p.m. Who: Open to MFU members who would like additional information about convention. Also relevant to first-time convention attendees. For more information: Email Winona Anderson at winona@mfu.org for Zoom login details.