The Kanabec County Farmers Union is meeting at 1 p.m. June 30 at Sapsucker Farms, 2752 215 Ave., Mora. MFU Special Projects Coordinator Dave Endicott will speak on MFU's meat processing work and the regional food business center work. Contact Stacy Ripka at 320-412-6362 for more information.

The Grant County Farmers Union Convention is 10 a.m. July 2 at 100 6th St S., Hoffman. As a grassroots policy organization, annual county conventions (aka annual business meetings) are the building blocks of MFU policy. It is the participation of members, through attending and bringing forth resolutions, that gives Farmers Union a strong voice…

Swift County Farmers Union is hosting a Legislative Update from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. July 2 at Ambush Park, Shelter No. 1, 2400 Atlantic Ave, Benson. Visit with Minnesota Farmers Union Government Relations Director Stu Lourey and learn about what passed and what didn’t during the 2024 Minnesota legislative session. Contact Jim Falk at 320-333-8073…

Kandiyohi County Farmers Union is hosting a Legislative Update at 5 p.m. July 2 at Goat Ridge Brewing, 17 Central Ave W., New London. Visit with Minnesota Farmers Union Government Relations Director Stu Lourey and learn about what passed and what didn’t during the 2024 Minnesota legislative session. Contact Erik Hatlestad at 320-905-1543 for more…

Join your Hennepin/Ramsey County MFU chapter leaders for a Mill City Farmers Market tour on Saturday, July 6. The event will start at 8 a.m. with coffee and bars at Farmers Kitchen and Bar. Beginning at 8:30 a.m., we'll walk with Mill City Farmers Market Executive Director Ella Daniels through the market learning about and…

As a grassroots policy organization, annual county conventions are the building blocks of MFU policy. It is the participation of members, through attending and bringing forth resolutions, that gives us a strong voice in St. Paul. The Kanabec County Farmers Union Convention is 6 p.m. July 9 at 1215 130th Ave., Ogilvie. It will be…

The Membership Engagement Committee meets at 7 p.m. July 9. There will be a brief check-in with members before moving to a discussion with membership outreach coordinators. The purpose of the Membership Engagement Committee is to build upon the strength and potential of Minnesota Farmers Union membership through: Engaging members and creating opportunities for current…

The Goodhue County Farmers Union Convention is 6:30 p.m. July 10 at the Covered Bridge Family Restaurant, 1439 Northstar Drive, Zumbrota. Please RSVP to Gail by July 5 for a headcount on food. As a grassroots policy organization, annual county conventions (aka annual business meetings) are the building blocks of MFU policy. It is the…

Dodge and Olmsted County Farmers Unions will hold their annual County Convention July 11 at the Matt and Maggie Kruger farm. As a grassroots policy organization, annual county conventions (aka annual business meetings) are the building blocks of MFU policy. It is the participation of members, through attending and bringing forth resolutions, that gives Farmers…

Sowing Seeds: Celebrating Local Foods & Lost Skills When: July 14, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Where: Alternative Roots Farm, 11197 130th St, Madelia About the event: Join us for a fun and memorable afternoon that’s all about celebrating local foods and rediscovering traditional self-sufficiency skills. Featuring our community’s farmers and makers and set on…

New 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…

What: 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 (July 15) Time: 2-3 p.m. More information: Our aim is to establish a standing monthly Zoom call inspired by Extension Study Clubs. Each session will feature a designated facilitator who…

MFU Leadership Camp Open House When: July 18, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Location: Sibley State Park Modern Group Center, 800 Sibley Park Rd NE, New London, MN 56273 What: Join MFU for an exciting community open house at Sibley State Park to get to know more about MFU's camp program. Event details: Lunch will…

The Benton County Farmers Union Convention is 7 p.m. July 18 at the Anderson farm. As a grassroots policy organization, annual county conventions (aka annual business meetings) are the building blocks of MFU policy. It is the participation of members, through attending and bringing forth resolutions, that gives Farmers Union a strong voice in St.…

The Aitkin County Farmers Union Convention is 11:30 a.m. July 21 at the Lawler Town Hall. Bring a dish to pass for the potluck meal. As a grassroots policy organization, annual county conventions (aka annual business meetings) are the building blocks of MFU policy. It is the participation of members, through attending and bringing forth…

Cannon Valley Summer Get-Together When: July 21, 5 p.m.-8 p.m.  Where: Burning Daylight Draft Farm, 37272 20th Ave., Dennison More information: Join the Rice and Dakota County Farmers Union for a casual summer get-together to catch up and complain with other farmers! Why complain? This is how policy resolutions are born! For those new to…

Brown, Watonwan and Jackson County Farmers Unions will hold their convention July 22 at Comfrey Bar and Grill, 109 E Brown St, Comfrey. The event begins with a meal at 5:30 p.m., followed by a presentation by MFU Antimonopoly Director Justin Stofferahn at 6:30 p.m. The presentation is Challenging Monopoly Power. As a grassroots policy…

The Lyon, Redwood and Cottonwood County Farmers Union Convention is 6 p.m. July 23 at the Imker farm, 39808 210th St., Lamberton. Supper served at 6 p.m. As a grassroots policy organization, annual county conventions (aka annual business meetings) are the building blocks of MFU policy. It is the participation of members, through attending and…

The Clay County Farmers Union Convention is July 24 at Doubting Thomas Farms, 12506 20th St N., Moorhead. Gabe Brown, rancher and author of Dirt to Soil, will speak at 10 a.m. Cost is $20 and includes lunch. RSVP to noreen.jo.thomas@gmail.com. The county convention follows at 12:30 p.m. The county convention is free. Bring a…

The Pine County Farmers Union Convention is 6 p.m. July 24 at Medicine Creek Farm. Please bring a dish to pass for the potluck meal. As a grassroots policy organization, annual county conventions (aka annual business meetings) are the building blocks of MFU policy. It is the participation of members, through attending and bringing forth…

The Chisago County Farmers Union Convention is 1 p.m. July 25 at 40422 Oriole Ave, North Branch, MN. As a grassroots policy organization, annual county conventions (aka annual business meetings) are the building blocks of MFU policy. It is the participation of members, through attending and bringing forth resolutions, that gives Farmers Union a strong…

Floods have been catastrophic in many communities and for many farmers. Go Farm Connect is partnering with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) in Carver County for an open house to discuss various federal assistance programs available to beginning and experienced farmers of all kinds. It will be at the USDA offices, 1103 Gruenhagen…

Join Yellow Medicine County Farmers Union for a cover crop meeting at 8 a.m. July 26 at the Tim and Connie Velde farm shop, Granite Falls. Learn from staff from SWCD, NRCS, FSA and Central Crop Consulting.  

What: Pooper Scooper 101 When: July 27, 10 a.m. - noon Where: Burning Daylight Draft Farm, 37272 20th Ave., Dennison, MN 55018 Speakers: Kari Ripley-Boysen, Unruly Earth Farm, Webster. Kari attended Argosy University for an Associates in Veterinary Technology, has experience working in a veterinary clinic as a vet tech, and hands on with her…

What: Breakfast on the Farm Wrap up and County Convention Planning When: 9 a.m. July 30 Where: Silver Brook Town Hall, 401 Alcohol Rd, Wrenshall For more information: Call Mark Thell.

The Fillmore County Farmers Union Convention is 3:30 p.m. July 30 at the Mabel Community Center, 201 Main St S., Mabel. It follows the Climate-Smart Agriculture meeting at the same location. Food will be served at the climate-smart agriculture meeting. As a grassroots policy organization, annual county conventions (aka annual business meetings) are the building…

The Swift County Farmers Union Convention is 6 p.m. July 30 at the Track Bar & Grill, 1135 Pacific Ave., Benson. As a grassroots policy organization, annual county conventions (aka annual business meetings) are the building blocks of MFU policy. It is the participation of members, through attending and bringing forth resolutions, that gives Farmers…

The Dakota County Farmers Union Convention is 6:30 p.m. July 31 at the Dakota County Library, 14395 S. Robert Trail, Rosemount. As a grassroots policy organization, annual county conventions (aka annual business meetings) are the building blocks of MFU policy. It is the participation of members, through attending and bringing forth resolutions, that gives Farmers…

The Wadena County Farmers Union Convention is 7:15 p.m. July 31 at the Sebeka Senior Citizens Center, 104 E Minnesota Ave, Sebeka. A meal of pulled pork sandwiches, cowboy beans, cole slaw and beverage will be served. The program includes Ivan Reinke, Wadena County District Conservationist, who will provide an overview of NRCS programs and…

What: Growing Your Community farmer's market with kids activities, art demos, farm tours and mini seminars. When: 3-8 p.m. Aug. 1 Where: Nathan and Brenda Rudolph farm, 8148 130th Ave., Little Falls About the event: Growing Community is an on farm event welcoming all ages for building blocks for a healthy community bridging the gap…