MFU Minute
Minnesota Farmers Union President Gary Wertish participated in the National Farmers Union Fly-in to Washington D.C. to promote passage of the farm bill. Listen to the update.
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MFU Welcomes Walz Pick
Minnesota Farmers Union President Gary Wertish believes the selection of Governor Tim Walz for the Democratic vice presidential role is good for the state and for agriculture. "When's the last time we had someone on a national ticket that served…
Additional Scrutiny for Large Dairy Farms
A bill that triggers a full environmental impact statement for farms with more than 10,000 animal units was reviewed in the Minnesota House Environment and Natural Resources Committee Wednesday. Minnesota Farmers Union President Gary Wertish testified in favor of this…
An Eye on Consolidation
One of the National Farmers Union’s priorities is competition within the livestock industry. Minnesota Farmers Union President Gary Wertish says consolidation is spilling into the whole economy. "On a farmer level, you have three major equipment manufacturers that dominate the…
MFU Minute
In this week's MFU Minute, Minnesota Farmers Union President Gary Wertish outlines the organization's policy priorities for the coming year.
MFU Announces Special Orders
The Minnesota Farmers Union has established its special orders for the next year. Affordable and accessible healthcare in rural communities is a priority. “Healthcare is important to everybody,” said Gary Wertish, president. Other special orders include investing in climate resilience,…
MFU Minute
Minnesota Farmers Union President Gary Wertish joins us to talk about the MFU fly-in and a recent trade trip. Hear more in this week's MFU Minute.
Get the Farm Bill Done Right
The current farm bill expires September 30th, but it is unlikely a new farm program will be in place by that time. "The goal is now to get it done by the 1st of the year, but that is still…
MFU Minute
In this week's Minnesota Farmers Union Minute, Minnesota Farmers Union President Gary Wertish discusses the House Ways and Means Committee field hearing in Minnesota. Wertish was one of five agriculture and rural stakeholders testifying at the hearing.
MFU Minute
In this week's Minnesota Farmers Union Minute, Minnesota Farmers Union President Gary Wertish talks about tweaks in the next Farm Bill.
