Legislation
Farmers Union is rooted in your communities. The policy process starts at county conventions, where individuals bring forth resolutions, which are debated at the conventions. Resolutions then move through the state and national level and become the policy that members and staff advocate for with elected policymakers.
Family Farmers Matter - We Advocate for You
National Farmers Union is working to ensure America’s family farmers are heard by those in positions to force change.
Through the Fairness for Farmers campaign, NFU advocates for fair agriculture markets and supports specific policy actions including:
- Reforming the Packers and Stockyards Act (PSA)
- Improving price discovery in cattle markets
- Allowing for the Right to Repair equipment
- Diversifying marketing opportunities and antitrust enforcement
Minnesota Farmers Union is the legislative voice for family farmers, ranchers and rural residents in St. Paul and Washington, D.C. Our comprehensive policy is developed by the grassroots efforts of our members, culminating with policy debate at the annual MFU conventions which sets our priorities for each year. During Minnesota’s legislative sessions, the MFU Government Relations team is at the Capitol each day working with legislators on behalf of our members.
We invite you to learn more and get involved!
Featured Legislative Priorities
Drought Relief and Climate Resilience
Amid historic drought and wetness, we've passed resolutions to help farmers become more resilient in the face of climate change.
Generational Farm Transition
We've passed resolutions emphasizing support of beginning farmers and helping farmers transition to the next generation.
Local and Regional Processing
We're fighting the severe shortage of livestock processing that's keeping farmers from expanding their businesses.
Competitive Markets
Fair competition in competitive markets is central to our economy – we're leading the fight for fair markets and against corporate monopolies.
Affordable Health Care
We're advocating for people in rural communities and those who have a harder time accessing and affording comprehensive health care.
Legislative Summary
Additional Legislative Work
- Beginning Farmer Tax Credit
- Support for Emerging Farmers
- Promoting Biofuels
- Cooperative Development
- Farmer-Lender Mediation
- Broadband Investment
- Indemnity Fund
- Ag to School Tax Credit
- Rural Finance Authority
- Farm Safety
- Transportation Funding
- Corporate Farm Law
- Wolf Depredation
- Industrial Hemp
- Right to Repair
- SWCD Funding
- Pollinators
- Education
Get Involved
Minnesota Farmers Union is always working on behalf of its members, and we’d love to have you strengthen our efforts by getting involved in one of the ways listed here. Together, we can make a difference.
Become a MFU Member
Your support helps MFU advocate for policies that support family farm agriculture.
Join State Lobbying Efforts
Members' testimonies are critical to MFU's lobbying efforts. View legislative updates here.
Participate in National Fly-in Lobbying
Join Farmers Union members from across the country to talk to federal lawmakers.
Contact your Legislators
Legislators are there to help – reach out to them.
Connect with your County Leader
Have a meeting idea or just want to chat? Connect with your local leader.
Attend a Local MFU Event
Meet your neighbors or learn something new. See upcoming events here.
MFU Legislative Updates
Title
Stu Lourey, Director of Government Affairs
stu@mfu.org
(651) 639-1223
Justin Stofferahn, Antimonopoly Director
justin@mfu.org
(651) 639-1223
Ariel Kagan, Climate and Working Lands Director
ariel@mfu.org
(651) 639-1223
Gary Wertish, President
gary@mfu.org
(651) 639-1223
For national news, updates and additional resources, visit the National Farmers Union website.