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SUMMARY:Growing Oats and Opportunity Postponed; Pizza Party is on
DESCRIPTION:Note: Olmsted County Farmers Union will host a Pizza Party for members from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Jan. 29 at Frank-n-Steins in Byron.  The Oats and Opportunity program will be rescheduled. \nWhere: Frank-N-Stein’s in Byron \nFood: Pizza provided by Olmsted County Farmers Union. \nCost: Free \nQuestions: Contact John Larsen. \nGrowing Oats and Opportunity: Come learn about the new oat mill in Albert Lea and what it could mean for your farm. This event will be rescheduled for a later date. \n 
URL:https://mfu.org/event/growing-oats-and-opportunity/
LOCATION:Frank ‘N Steins Restaurant\, 15 Frontage Road\, Byron\, MN\, 55950\, United States
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SUMMARY:Olmsted County Resolution Roundup
DESCRIPTION:What: Olmsted County Farmers Union Resolution Roundup. Have an idea for a resolution? Bring it to the Resolution Roundup. A resolution is a policy idea that is adopted at the county level. \nWhen: 7:30 p.m. Sept. 9 \nWhere: Matt and Maggie Kruger farm \nQuestions: Call John Larsen.
URL:https://mfu.org/event/olmsted-county-resolution-roundup/
LOCATION:Matt and Maggie Kruger farm\, 56230 270th Ave\, Pine Island\, MN\, 55963\, United States
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SUMMARY:Dodge/Olmsted/Mower County Convention
DESCRIPTION:What: Dodge/Olmsted/Mower 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. \nWhen: 5 p.m.\, July 8. Speakers at 5 p.m.\, followed by chicken supper at 5:30 p.m. and business meeting at 6 p.m. \nWhere: Union CoffeeCafe\, Dodge Center \nSpeaker: MFU members Dan Hoffman and Jim Checkel on their trip to Panama Canal. \nFood: Chicken supper. RSVP required to be sure you get a meal. \nRSVP by July 1 to: Gail Donkers\, gail@mfu.org\, 507-202-2042 \nLearn more about county conventions here.
URL:https://mfu.org/event/dodge-olmsted-mower-county-convention/
LOCATION:Union CoffeeCafe\, 221 McNeilus Drive\, Dodge Center\, MN\, 55927\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Gail Donkers":MAILTO:gail@mfu.org
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SUMMARY:Meet the Candidates in Dodge\, Olmsted counties
DESCRIPTION:What: Dodge and Olmsted County Farmers Unions Meet the Candidates Event \nWhen: Doors open at 5 p.m. for supper (on your own). Meet the Candidate Night begins at 7 p.m. Oct. 29. Please support the business hosting the event\, they are opening specifically to host the event. \nWhere: Frank ‘N Stein Restaurant\, 15 Frontage Rd\, Byron. \nCandidates invited include: State House candidates and candidates for the 1st Congressional District. \nFor more information: John Larsen\, (507) 273-1451
URL:https://mfu.org/event/meet-the-candidates-in-dodge-olmsted-counties/
LOCATION:Frank ‘N Steins Restaurant\, 15 Frontage Road\, Byron\, MN\, 55950\, United States
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SUMMARY:Dodge/Olmsted County Convention
DESCRIPTION:Dodge and Olmsted County Farmers Unions will hold their annual County Convention July 11 at the Matt and Maggie Kruger farm. \nAs a grassroots policy organization\, annual county conventions (aka annual business meetings) are the building blocks of MFU policy. It is the participation of members\, through attending and bringing forth resolutions\, that gives Farmers Union a strong voice in St. Paul and Washington\, D.C. \nThe meeting will include election of officers\, election of delegates to the state convention and a call for resolutions. \nSpeakers include Matt Kruger and Martin Larsen. Larsen\, of the Olmsted SWCD\, will speak about nitrate concerns in southeast Minnesota. Kruger will talk about aviation and carbon intensity \nSee your July issue of the member magazine for a one-page convention guide. \n 
URL:https://mfu.org/event/dodge-olmsted-county-convention/
LOCATION:Matt and Maggie Kruger farm\, 56230 270th Ave\, Pine Island\, MN\, 55963\, United States
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SUMMARY:Ice Cream Social
DESCRIPTION:Join Goodhue and Olmsted County Farmers Unions for an Ice Cream Social. Bring your lawn chairs or a blanket and stay awhile. \nWhat: Free ice cream sundae with ice cream from CannonBelles and local strawberries. Presentations by Ferndale Market and CannonBelles. \nWhen: 2-4 p.m. June 23 \nLocation: Ferndale Market\, 31659 Willow Trail\, Cannon Falls \nSpecial Guests:  National Farmers Union Vice President of Advocacy Mike Stranz and Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen \nContacts: For more information\, call Danny Lundell at 507-263-4126 or John Larsen at 507-273-1451
URL:https://mfu.org/event/ice-cream-social/
LOCATION:Ferndale Market\, 31659 Willow Trail\, Cannon Falls\, MN\, 55009\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Danny Lundell":MAILTO:dolmel5960@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Olmsted/Dodge/Mower Farmers Union convention
DESCRIPTION:The Olmsted/Dodge/Mower Farmers Union annual convention is 6:30 p.m. July 12 at The Oaks Golf Club\, 73671 170th Ave.\, Hayfield. \nCall John Larsen or Rodney Peterson for more information.
URL:https://mfu.org/event/olmsted-dodge-farmers-union-convention/
LOCATION:The Oaks Golf Club\, 73671 170th Avenue\, Hayfield\, MN\, 55940\, United States
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SUMMARY:Olmsted County Farmers Union Soil Health meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join members of Olmsted County Farmers Union to learn more about the county’s Ground Water Protection and Soil Health Initiative at 11 a.m. June 13 at People’s Energy Cooperative in Oronoco. \nConservation Technician Angela White will talk about the Olmsted County Ground Water Protection and Soil Health Initiative. This program is available to producers within Olmsted County to promote the use of management practices and crop rotation to protect groundwater and improve soil health. \nRSVP by June 5 for lunch. \nContact Gail Donkers or John Larsen for more information.
URL:https://mfu.org/event/olmsted-county-farmers-union-soil-health-meeting/
LOCATION:People’s Energy Cooperative\, 1775 Lake Shady Ave. S\, Oronoco\, MN\, 55960\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Gail Donkers":MAILTO:gail@mfu.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221026T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221026T203000
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SUMMARY:Olmsted County: Meet the Candidates
DESCRIPTION:Olmsted County Farmers Union is hosting a Meet the Candidates event at 7 p.m. Oct. 26 at Frank ‘N Stein Restaurant & Lounge\, 15 Frontage Rd\, Byron\, Minn. \nState House candidates in House Districts 20B\, 24A\, 24B\, 25A\, 25B; and\nState Senate candidates in Senate Districts 20\, 24\, and 25 were invited. \nPlease park in back and support the business hosting the event. \nCall John Larsen at 507.273.1451 with any questions.
URL:https://mfu.org/event/olmsted-county-meet-the-candidates/
LOCATION:Frank ‘N Steins Restaurant\, 15 Frontage Road\, Byron\, MN\, 55950\, United States
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