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Join us to protect and enhance the economic interests and quality of life of Minnesota family farmers, ranchers and rural residents.

What we do

Farmers Union is a grassroots, member-driven organization working for family farmers and rural communities. We believe in fair farm and rural policy that guarantees a safe and abundant food supply, provides family farmers with fair prices for their labor, and revitalizes rural Minnesota.

Legislation

Legislation

Amplifying the voice of family farmers and rural residents in St. Paul and Washington.

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Cooperation

Cooperation

Collectively organizing for fair prices and sound agricultural policy.

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Education

Education

Building future leaders with summer camps and New Leader Academy.

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How MFU can help you

Together, we make up a collective voice from all corners of Minnesota and all kinds of agriculture — big, medium and small — that represents YOU in government at all levels.

How MFU can help you

  • Learn from other farmers
  • Help shape policy that’s important to you
  • Grow your leadership skills
  • Network and make friends
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What’s new with MFU?

We’re always working for the interests of our farmer members and to educate our communities.
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Brittney Johnson

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Members can read the latest now.

In the March 2024 issue of Minnesota Agriculture, read about Brittney Johnson and her advocacy for more veterinarians to serve smaller farmers, MFU's upcoming Women's Retreat and Agriculture Secretary Vilsack's visit to St. Charles. Meet the two women from Minnesota who earned national membership awards. Learn about Canosia Grove in Duluth and meet the two couples that are representing Minnesota in the Farmers Union Enterprise Leadership (FUEL) program.

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Events

Mar
19

March 19 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Agritourism Networking Group to meet

Mar
19

March 19 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Membership Engagement Committee meeting

Mar
22

March 22 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am

Goodhue County Coffee & Brainstorming Session

Mandy’s Coffee and Cafe
Mar
23

March 23 @ 1:00 pm - March 24 @ 1:00 pm

2024 Women’s Retreat

Omega Lodge Retreat and Conference Center
Mar
25

March 25 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Women in Ag Day at the Minnesota State Capitol

Farmers Union Welcomes Everyone

If you aren’t an active farmer but still care deeply about food security, renewable energy, trade issues, health care, land use, the environment and myriad other issues, you will find that Minnesota Farmers Union is a place where you have a voice. Help preserve family farms and rural communities by joining MFU as a consumer member.