Dave comes to MFU after serving 30 years as a teacher, coach and administrator at the K-12 and college levels. He lives in Jenkins with his wife, Esther, on her…

Gail Donkers and her husband, Jim, have three children and farm with their extended family in Faribault where they raise corn, soybeans, alfalfa, dairy steers, finishing hogs and sheep. Gail’s…

Glen grew up on a dairy farm near Little Falls, Minn., and currently resides in St. Paul. He is a graduate of Bemidji State University with a degree in mass…

Janet Kubat joined the staff as Communications Director in June 2021. She manages print publications for MFU, works with staff to develop promotional plans and works to make sure the…

Jeff is excited to join Minnesota Farmers Union as the Operations Coordinator. In this role, he looks forward to supporting members in any way possible, as well as advancing the…

JoEllen (Jo) Schwake, Accounting. Jo was raised on a dairy farm in Kasson-Mantorville in Dodge County, Minn., and participated in 4-H growing up. Before settling into a career in bookkeeping…

Justin was previously the Deputy Research Director at BlueGreen Alliance where he oversaw work on industrial and manufacturing issues. He also spent time in a research role at the lobbying…

Kyle Hoffman joined the staff of MFU in January 2021 and has served many roles within the organization. First, as the District 1 Membership & Outreach Organizer; then, as a…

Lee Johnson joined Minnesota Farmers Union on Oct. 1, 2003, as a field staff person, covering a territory stretching from Interstate 35 to the South Dakota border and south of the Minnesota…

Lisa is a native to the Twin Cities, and recent graduate of the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities with a degree in sustainable agriculture and food systems and minor…