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…

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…

Minnesota Cooks will be returning to host the Chef Stage at Sustainable Farming Association’s Garlic Fest on Saturday, Aug. 10 at the McLeod County Fairgrounds in Hutchinson, and we would love for you to join us for a day of silly, delicious, stinky fun. Now the largest garlic festival in the nation, festival goers enjoy…

The Morrison County Farmers Union Convention is 7 p.m. Aug. 12 at Royal Café in Little Falls, 120 W. Broadway, Little Falls. Cost of the chicken, sausage and sauerkraut buffet meal is $10 or obtain free tickets from area sponsoring businesses. Tickets are available at the door. The convention is open to the public. As…

The Crow Wing County Farmers Union Convention is noon Aug. 14 at St. Mathias Park, 4548 County Road 121, Ft. Ripley. Please RSVP to Steve Koering for an accurate lunch count. As a grassroots policy organization, annual county conventions (aka annual business meetings) are the building blocks of MFU policy. It is the participation of…

What: Aitkin Summer Sip & Savor: Celebrating local food, drinks, farms & restaurants When: Aug 15, 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. Where: Clear Lake Gardens, 31213 292nd St, Aitkin About the event: Building on last year’s fun Aitkin Summer Farm Festival, this event features special appetizers & drinks prepared by chefs & bartenders who support…

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 (Aug. 19) 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…