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The Hubbard County Farmers Union Convention is 10 a.m. Aug. 29 via Zoom. Email Claudine for the Zoom link. As 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…

The Hennepin-Ramsey County Convention is Tuesday, Aug. 20. If you are new to the county convention process, or if you want to kick around your resolution ideas before the big night, join us for an informal virtual Zoom meeting on Aug. 5 at 7:30 p.m. where we can share more information about what makes a…

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: Human Resources Lunch and Learn with Nancy Miller When: Noon to 1 p.m. June 20 on Zoom Topics include: Employee Onboarding Checklist Focus on Four Laws: Minnesota Earned Safe and Sick Time of 2023 and 2024; Minnesota Wage Theft Act of 2019; Women’s Economic Security Act (WESA), which includes federal and state wage disclosure…

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…

Recently there’s been a lot of discussion about how farmers might benefit from newly authorized clean fuel tax credits with low carbon intensity agriculture. Last month, the IRS and Treasury Department released guidance related to the 40B Sustainable Aviation Fuel Tax credit. This guidance has implications for future tax credits including 45Z - the Clean…

New Member Welcome Lunch Hour (virtual)  Are you new to Minnesota Farmers Union? Our team would like to extend a warm welcome and invite you to join us for a casual virtual lunch discussion with MFU staff. Being a new member of an organization can be intimidating, but everyone here is friendly, eager to get to know you and help…

Do you own: • A farm with animals that also hosts tours for families and school groups? • A pumpkin patch or apple orchard? • Other activities where the public mingles with your animals? MDA is partnering with the Minnesota Department of health to offer a virtual workshop for farmers who open their farms to…

Zoom In with MFU's Ariel Kagan: "The USDA Ag Census-- Minnesota Shines!" The Census of Agriculture was released earlier this year, and the headlines reflected the well-known but unfortunate trends in U.S. agriculture – we continue to lose farmers and farmland, and of those remaining, the farms are getting bigger and bigger. But there’s also…

What: Pre-Convention Prep Call When: Nov. 15, 7-8 p.m. Who: Open to MFU members who would like additional information about convention. Also relevant to first-time convention attendees. For more information: Email Winona Anderson at winona@mfu.org for Zoom login details.

The Houston County Farmers Union annual convention will be held via Zoom at noon on July 17. Email nettlevalleyfarm@gmail.com 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…