Millrights tour planned

LJ Shosten Union Training Center 1295 North Hunting Valley Road, Saint Paul, MN, United States

Who are the Millwrights and what do they have to do with agriculture? Join us on Jan. 10 at 11 a.m. to connect and learn!Millwrights install, maintain, diagnose, and repair equipment such as compressors, pumps, conveyors, gas and steam turbines, monorails and extruders. They perform mission-critical work at coal, gas, nuclear, and alternative-energy power plants,…

MFU County Officer Training and Supper at Farmers Kitchen + Bar

Minnesota Farmers Union 305 Roselawn Ave E #200, St. Paul, MN, United States

We’re bringing county officers together to learn some basics about the roles of Farmers Union county leaders, to plan for an engaged and dynamic year ahead, ask questions, and network with other leaders. We’ll touch on topics such as membership events, Parliamentary Procedure, county conventions, organizing, and member engagement. After our training, participants are invited…

Farm Bill listening session in Sleepy Eye

Sleepy Eye Coffee Company 121 Main Street West, Sleepy Eye, MN, United States

Minnesota Farmers Union and Brown County Farmers Union are hosting a Farm Bill Listening Session with a representative from Sen. Tina Smith’s office on Tuesday, April 4 at 1 p.m. It will be held at the Sleepy Eye Coffee Company, 121 Main Street West, Sleepy Eye. Julia Wickham is the Agriculture, Energy, and Environment Outreach…

Discussion with MDA staff on grants and loans

Minnesota Farmers Union 305 Roselawn Ave E #200, St. Paul, MN, United States

Join Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) staff to learn the basics and get your questions answered about grants, loans and services available for your farm. Whether you are seeking to grow your farm, purchase new land, or change your farm management practices, the MDA has resources to help, including: low interest loans, the Beginning Farmer…

Grants & loans for your farm: A discussion with MDA

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Join Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) staff to learn the basics and get your questions answered about grants, loans and services available for your farm. Whether you are seeking to grow your farm, purchase new land, or change your farm management practices, the MDA has resources to help, including: low interest loans, the Beginning Farmer…

Aitkin Summer Farm Festival

Clear Lake Gardens 31213 292nd St, Aitkin, MN, United States

The Aitkin Summer Farm Festival features Aitkin County farms and farmers, live music with the French Hillbillies, farm tours and demos, riveting educational talks, art and craft vendors, Log Home Pizza with locally grown toppings, tasty beverages and more. The event is 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 6 at Clear Lake Gardens, 31213 292nd…