Join us to protect and enhance the economic interests and quality of life of Minnesota family farmers, ranchers and rural residents.
What we do
Farmers Union is a grassroots, member-driven organization working for family farmers and rural communities. We believe in fair farm and rural policy that guarantees a safe and abundant food supply, provides family farmers with fair prices for their labor, and revitalizes rural Minnesota.
Legislation
Legislation
Amplifying the voice of family farmers and rural residents in St. Paul and Washington.
Cooperation
Education
How MFU can help you
Together, we make up a collective voice from all corners of Minnesota and all kinds of agriculture — big, medium and small — that represents YOU in government at all levels.
How MFU can help you
- Learn from other farmers
- Help shape policy that’s important to you
- Grow your leadership skills
- Network and make friends
What’s new with MFU?
We’re always working for the interests of our farmer members and to educate our communities.
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In the April 2025 issue of Minnesota Agriculture, read about Theresa Bentz and her efforts to rejuvenate the local wool industry in southern Minnesota. Bentz has an on-farm mill and is building her own wool market.
Also in this issue, Gov. Walz and Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen visited Danny and Mary Lundell's Goodhue County farm for a press conference on tariffs.
There's a guest column from Reed Anfinson on the importance of community newspapers.
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Events
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July 31 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Dakota County Farmers Union Convention
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June 10 @ 10:00 am - June 12 @ 4:00 pm
Twin Cities Farm Tours Day Camp
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Farmers Union Welcomes Everyone
If you aren’t an active farmer but still care deeply about food security, renewable energy, trade issues, health care, land use, the environment and myriad other issues, you will find that Minnesota Farmers Union is a place where you have a voice. Help preserve family farms and rural communities by joining MFU as a consumer member.