Cindy VanDerPol

The Chippewa County Farmers Union annual convention is 5 p.m. Aug. 12 at 234 Center Avenue W, Clara City. MFU Vice President Anne Schwagerl will speak.

Minnesota Farmers Union (MFU) is sponsoring a People’s Town Hall from 4 to 5:30 p.m. April 16 at the American Legion, Willmar, to hear your perspectives on how state and federal leaders should act to strengthen family farm agriculture, build vibrant communities, improve healthcare and ensure everyone has opportunities to thrive. The event is free…

What: Farm and Rural Emergency Readiness Workshop When: May 28, 5:30 p.m. for food, 6-9 p.m. education Where: Walnut Grove Community Center, 311 6th St., Walnut Grove Speaker: Local EMS Cost: No cost Register at this link.

What: COMET Training When: June 24, 5:30 p.m. meal, followed by training from 6 to 8 p.m. Where: Subway, 1111 Craig Ave., Hwy 14 W., Tracy Registration: Free. Registrations appreciated but not required. Please RSVP to elizabeth@mfu.org. More information: COMET: Changing our mental and emotional trajectory COMET is a two-hour interactive training program designed to help people support…

What: Profitability of Reduced Tillage and Cover Crops When: 2-3:30 p.m. July 13 Where: Falk Seed Farm, 1170 State Highway 9, Murdock Speakers: Falk Seed Farm co-owner Jim Falk, MFU Ag Economist Samuel Porter, Swift SWCD Manager Andy Albertson More info: The profitability of reduced tillage and cover crop practices will be discussed at this…

What: Chippewa County Farmers Union Annual Convention. As a grassroots policy organization, our annual county meetings are an opportunity to gather, build community, and bring forth resolutions that guide our work. When: 5:30 p.m. July 21 Where: VanDerPol home, Clara City Speaker: TBD Food: Provided.

What: Yellow Medicine County Farmers Union Annual Convention. As a grassroots policy organization, our annual county meetings are an opportunity to gather, build community, and bring forth resolutions that guide our work. When: 5:30 p.m. July 23 Where: PK Egans Family Restaurant, Canby Speaker: TBD Food: TBD

What: Swift County Farmers Union Annual Convention. As a grassroots policy organization, our annual county meetings are an opportunity to gather, build community, and bring forth resolutions that guide our work. When: 6 p.m. July 27 Where: Track Bar & Grill, Benson Speaker: TBD Food: TBD

What: Grant County Farmers Union Annual Convention. As a grassroots policy organization, our annual county meetings are an opportunity to gather, build community, and bring forth resolutions that guide our work. When: 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.. July 28 Where: 100 6th St. S., Hoffman

What: Big Stone, Stevens, Traverse County Farmers Union Annual Convention. As a grassroots policy organization, our annual county meetings are an opportunity to gather, build community, and bring forth resolutions that guide our work. When: 7 p.m. Aug. 17 Where: Donnelly picnic shelter on Main Street Speaker: TBD Food: Ice cream and pie

What: Lac qui Parle County Farmers Union Annual Convention. As a grassroots policy organization, our annual county meetings are an opportunity to gather, build community, and bring forth resolutions that guide our work. When: 6 p.m. Aug. 19 Where: Madison Mercantile Speaker: TBD Food: Pizza and beverage provided.

What:  Douglas and Grant County Farmers Union Annual Convention. As a grassroots policy organization, our annual county meetings are an opportunity to gather, build community, and bring forth resolutions that guide our work. When: 11:30 a.m. Sept. 2 Where: D Mike's Resort Bar & Grill, Alexandria Speaker: Alexandria Area High School teacher Jeff Pokorney Food:…

What:  Renville County Farmers Union Annual Convention. As a grassroots policy organization, our annual county meetings are an opportunity to gather, build community, and bring forth resolutions that guide our work. When: 6:30 p.m. Sept. 9 Where: Max's Grill Speaker: MFU President Gary Wertish Food: Supper provided.