Lisa Holm

The Farmers Union chapters from Hennepin, Ramsey and Washington counties are hosting a Climate Social from 5:30 to 7 p.m. May 9 in the Main Floor Conference Room of the Minnesota Farmers Union building at 305 Roselawn Ave E., St. Paul. The event will focus on climate change and agriculture. Speakers include Karl Hakanson, Hennepin/Ramsey…

Join fellow Minnesota Farmers Union members for an evening social event focused on climate and agriculture. The event begins with registration and farm-fresh pizza at 5:30 p.m. and the conversation runs from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Fairhaven Pizza Farm, 5818 Munger Shaw Road, Saginaw. This event will contribute to a forthcoming MFU report.…

Join fellow St. Louis County Farmers Union members for an evening social event focused on climate change and agriculture. This event will contribute to a forthcoming MFU report. Be part of the conversation. The event is free and being held in partnership with the Northern Progressives. Becca Reiss, community conservationist with the North St. Louis…

There will be a meeting focused on the future of biofuels and climate solutions– carbon intensity, sustainable aviation fuels and more on June 27 at POET Bioprocessing in Preston. Chris Hanson, GM of POET Preston, will be the featured speaker. Registration and lunch will be offered at 11:30 a.m. and the meeting will run from…

Join fellow Minnesota Farmers Union members for a social event focused on climate change and agriculture. The event is 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 21 at Keepsake Cidery, Dundas. Clean River Partners will speak. This event will contribute to a forthcoming MFU report. Be part of the conversation!

WHAT: Join Minnesota Farmers Union and West Central Initiative for a Conversation about Climate and Rural Community Resiliency. The discussion will focus on our changing climate and mental health concerns in west central Minnesota. WHEN: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Oct. 30 WHERE: Outstate Brewing Company, 309 S. Vine St., Fergus Falls. SPEAKER: Ariel Kagan, MFU Climate and…

We are excited to host our 2024 Women's Retreat at Omega Lodge, located next to Horseshoe Lake in Waterville. The lodge offers engaging activities and a relaxing atmosphere to unwind and connect with other women in agriculture. The retreat blends education, fun and social time. The theme for this year is building strong communities and…

What: The Matriarchal Hour Who: Farmers Union women members. This gathering is gender-inclusive - trans and nonbinary participants are welcome to attend. Date: Every third Monday (June 17) Time: 2-3 p.m. More information: In a recent gathering of the Women’s Programming Planning Committee, a shared sentiment emerged: the need for an informal space where women…

What: The Matriarchal Hour Who: Farmers Union women members. This gathering is gender-inclusive - trans and nonbinary participants are welcome to attend. Date: Every third Monday (July 15) Time: 2-3 p.m. More information: Our aim is to establish a standing monthly Zoom call inspired by Extension Study Clubs. Each session will feature a designated facilitator who…

What: The Matriarchal Hour Who: Farmers Union women members. This gathering is gender-inclusive - trans and nonbinary participants are welcome to attend. Date: Every third Monday (Aug. 19) Time: 2-3 p.m. More information: Our aim is to establish a standing monthly Zoom call inspired by Extension Study Clubs. Each session will feature a designated facilitator who…

A Renewable Energy Information session is planned for 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 6 at Falk's Seed Farm, Murdock. Lunch will be provided. RSVP to allow for accurate meal count: bit.ly/WindSolarEvent Sponsored by Minnesota Farmers Union, CERTs and the University of Minnesota.

What: The Matriarchal Hour Who: Farmers Union women members. This gathering is gender-inclusive - trans and nonbinary participants are welcome to attend. Date: Every third Monday (Sept. 16) Time: 2-3 p.m. More information: Our aim is to establish a standing monthly Zoom call inspired by Extension Study Clubs. Each session will feature a designated facilitator who…

What: The Matriarchal Hour Who: Farmers Union women members. This gathering is gender-inclusive - trans and nonbinary participants are welcome to attend. Date: Every third Monday (Oct. 21) Time: 2-3 p.m. More information: Our aim is to establish a standing monthly Zoom call inspired by Extension Study Clubs. Each session will feature a designated facilitator who…

The National Farmers Union Women's Conference is Nov. 7-9 at Hotel Valencia Riverwalk, 150 E Houston St., San Antonio, Texas. This two-day conference has something for everyone: hear from speakers on farm financing, communications, marketing and more. We'll recap election day and what it might mean for American agriculture in the coming years, and we'll…

What: The Matriarchal Hour Who: Farmers Union women members. This gathering is gender-inclusive - trans and nonbinary participants are welcome to attend. Date: Every third Monday (Nov. 18) Time: 2-3 p.m. More information: Our aim is to establish a standing monthly Zoom call inspired by Extension Study Clubs. Each session will feature a designated facilitator who…

Minnesota Farmers Union is organizing the Green Ammonia Summit to bring together private sector partners, technical experts, energy and utility companies, researchers, policymakers and farm organizations to discuss the future of green fertilizer both in Minnesota and beyond. The event is 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Dec. 10 at the University of Minnesota Morris Oyate…

The MFU Lobby Day Legislative Reception is 4:30-7 p.m. Feb. 4 at Farmers Kitchen + Bar, 750 S. Second St., Suite 100, Minneapolis.

Share your story with legislators on Women in Ag Day, March 24. Whether you're tending to your farm or ranch, raising livestock, involved with large scale row crops, selling specialty crops, or inviting the public to your agritourism effort, we invite you to this day specially designed for you to share information. If you work…

What: Climate and Agriculture: What Do Farmers Think? webinar The Climate and Agriculture report was developed and written by MFU's Climate and Working Lands team. The following themes emerged: Fair Markets for Climate-Smart Agriculture More People Needed - Farmers and Advisors More Access to Equipment and Machinery Farmland Availability and Prices Building Resilience - Abnormal…