Willmar Meatpreneur Workshop
St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Willmar 713 12th Street SW, Willmar, MN, United StatesMFU’s Bottleneck Project is hosting a Meatpreneur Workshop in Willmar on April 20. WHEN: Saturday, April 20 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Registration begins at 10 a.m. WHERE: St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 713 12th St. SW, Willmar WHAT'S IT ABOUT? MFU’s Solving the Local Meat Processing Bottleneck Project is seeking people interested in meat…
Planning for Breakfast on the Farm
Silver Brook Township Hall 401 Alcohol Road, Wrenshall, MN, United StatesCarlton County Farmers Union will meet at 9 a.m. April 22 at Silver Brook Township Hall, 401 Alcohol Rd, Wrenshall, to discuss the upcoming Breakfast on the Farm, set for June 29. Coffee and snacks will be provided. Call Mark Thell at 218-851-7718 for more information.
Agritourism Workshop planned
ZoomDo 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…
Pine County Spring Get-Together
Medicine Creek Farm 68393 Scotch Pine Rd., Finlayson, MN, United StatesJoin the Pine County Farmers Union for a casual spring get-together to catch up and complain with other farmers! Why complain? This is how policy resolutions are born! For those new to Farmers Union, we’ll be explaining what a policy resolution is, why they’re important, and brainstorming ideas for resolutions we might like to bring…
May New Member Happy Hour
New Member Welcome Happy 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 happy hour with MFU staff. Being a new member of an organization can be intimidating, but everyone here is friendly, eager to get…
Dairy Cow Quadricentennial
Dodge County Fairgrounds 100 11th St NE, Kasson, MN, United StatesCelebrate the 400th anniversary of the dairy cow arriving at Plymouth Colony June 6-7 at the Dodge County Fairgrounds in Kasson. There is a showmanship and fitting contest on June 6 and a Holstein Show, Colored Breeds Show and Supreme Drive on June 7. The dairy show is open to all Minnesota FFA members in…
Lakes Area Sustainability Fest
Northland Arboretum 14250 Conservation Drive, Baxter, MN, United StatesThe Lakes Area Sustainability Fest is a community centered event focused on sustainability in the Central Minnesota region. The event is organized by Regional Sustainable Development Partnerships Coordinators through the University of Minnesota Extension. The purpose of this event is to provide an opportunity for the Lakes Area community to engage with local organizations and…
Membership Engagement Committee meeting
The Membership Engagement Committee meets at 7 p.m. July 9. There will be a brief check-in with members before moving to a discussion with membership outreach coordinators. The purpose of the Membership Engagement Committee is to build upon the strength and potential of Minnesota Farmers Union membership through: Engaging members and creating opportunities for current…