Minnesota Farmers Union

The Hennepin/Ramsey Farmers Union County Convention is 6-8 p.m. Sept. 19 at Minnesota Farmers Union, 305 Roselawn Ave. E. #200, St. Paul. There will be election of officers and social time. Bring your resolutions. Contact Karl Hakanson for more information.

Join Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) staff to learn the basics and get your questions answered about grants, loans and services available for your farm. Whether you are seeking to grow your farm, purchase new land, or change your farm management practices, the MDA has resources to help, including: low interest loans, the Beginning Farmer…

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 MFU members for a weekend of creating community and connection around rural storytelling, food, farming and wellness. This gathering of women farmers, makers, shakers and leaders will be filled with ideas, professional development, energy and connections that span across food, farming and relationships. The conference theme this year is Putting Ideas into Motion and…

This workshop provides a deep dive into Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) on the farm. GAPs are science-based, farm-level practices for keeping fresh produce safe. GAPs training is for farm owners, workers and gardeners who grow, harvest and pack fresh vegetables for sale to all markets, including farmers markets, CSA, retail, schools, restaurants, or who donate…

We’re bringing county officers together to learn some basics about the roles of Farmers Union county leaders, to plan for an engaged and dynamic year ahead, ask questions, and network with other leaders. We’ll touch on topics such as membership events, Parliamentary Procedure, county conventions, organizing, and member engagement. After our training, participants are invited…