A membership in Minnesota Farmers Union gets you more than a membership number.
Members enjoy benefits such as
A voice in government.
As an MFU member, your voice is heard on the issues that affect you and your family directly. We work to represent you in St. Paul and Washington, D.C.
Legal assistance.
Velde Moore Law Firm of Alexandria, Minn., and affiliated firms offer free phone consultations and reduced attorney fees with MFU Group Legal Services, reached at (800) 542-4420.
Crime protection.
Farmers Union members are part of a crime prevention program that rewards $1,000 to individuals who provide information that leads to the arrest and conviction of persons responsible for theft, vandalism or arson of a member’s property.
Subscription to Minnesota Agriculture magazine.
Described as the “cliff notes” of events and issues that affect agriculture in Minnesota, you receive the very latest in the farming news that impacts you and your community directly. If you use email, you will also receive a weekly e-newsletter with our event listings and other news.
Agritourism inherent risk warning signs.
In accordance with Minnesota’s agritourism liability law, a provider of agritourism activities is not liable for injury, damage or death of a participant resulting from inherent risks of the activity if warning signs are posted at the site of the activity. MFU members are eligible for one free warning sign, as well as additional signs which can be purchased for $7. Contact us to get your signs. We also frequently have them available at our events and trade shows.
Farmers Union Farmers Choice Coffee.
Our popular fair trade coffee is available for you to purchase and brew for your morning cup. Each 1 lb. bag is $15. Roasting takes place at J&S Bean Factory in St. Paul. All beans are entirely fair-traded and farmer-to-farmer. It makes a great gift! Call us to order your coffee.
MFU merchandise.
Share your support for MFU with logo merchandise made possible through a partnership with Rambow online. Shop MFU apparel at store.rambow.com/mfu.
Minnesota Cooks™ calendar.
Every MFU member receives a Minnesota Cooks calendar each year. The calendar contains stories and photos of Minnesota farmers, restaurants who purchase directly from them and recipes. Minnesota Cooks is a special project of MFU.
Farmers Union Lake Sarah Camp, Erskine.
MFU members can rent out space at Lake Sarah for summer outings. In 2017, we rented out 21 seasonal RV campsites. The auditorium is especially popular. You can also rent cabins. Rate information is available here. Contact Education Director Glen Schmidt to learn more at (651) 288-4066.
Sprint.
MFU members now qualify for a 15 percent discount on select products and services from the nationwide mobile phone carrier, Sprint. Call (866) 639-8354 to start saving.
Emergency Assistance Plus (EA+).
A crucial safety net that helps you pay for emergencies your health and travel insurance won’t cover. NFU Members receive $80 off of a single or family plan through EA+ (Emergency Assistance Plus). EA+ offers a full suite of emergency assistance protections either at home or when traveling, including; emergency medical evacuation, emergency travel arrangements, replacement of eye glasses and many many more.Visit EmergencyAssistancePlus.com to learn more.
Auto rental.
Members receive a generous discount from Avis and Budget Rent-a-Car. These nation-leading companies feature service almost anywhere you happen to find yourself.
Hotels.
Discounts at LaQuinta Inns and Suites, Motel 6 and Wyndham are available.
Constant Contact.
Receive 25 percent discount on the nation’s leading direct contact email solutions, Constant Contact, for a one-year subscription.