Elizabeth Hines

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: Southwest Minnesota legislative recap. Join MFU Government Relations Director Stu Lourey for an update on what Farmers Union is advocating for in St. Paul and Washington D.C. When: 5:30 p.m. June 9 Where: Nobles County Government Center Farmers Room, 315 10th St., Worthington

What: Local energy meeting Where: Fulda When: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 18 Sponsored by Nobles/Rock County Farmers Union,

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: Redwood/Lyon/Lincoln/Cottonwood 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. July 16 Where: Imker farm, Lamberton Speaker: TBD Food: TBD

What: Farm Transition and Estate Planning Workshop, a collaborative event with University of Minnesota Extension designed to support farm families as they plan for the future of their businesses, land and legacies. Farm transition and estate planning are among the most complex—and critical—challenges facing agricultural families. Our one day workshop provides practical education and guidance…