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…

Peter Ripka joined Farmers Union in May 2018 to do membership and outreach in northeast and east central Minnesota. Before joining Farmers Union, he was a dairy farmer for 35 years near…

Stu Lourey’s primary responsibility is making sure that MFU members are well-represented at the state Capitol and other places where people are making policy decisions that affect family farmers and rural communities.…

Will Teachout joined MFU in October 2023 as the education assistant. He attended the University of Minnesota CFANS and graduated with a double major in agricultural communications and marketing and…

Winona Anderson is a native to the Twin Cities, having grown up in Minneapolis and Shoreview. She currently lives in St. Paul with her husband, after spending some time in the Mankato area…