Articles tagged under: Gary Wertish
Farmers Union Prioritizes COVID Recovery, Climate Change, Biofuels and Livestock
Published March 5, 2021
Policy adoption moved quick in the National Farmers Union convention's virtual format. After extending the 2020 policy for 2021, delegates accepted four special orders of business. "We tried to incorporate many decisions on policy issues in special orders to use…MFU Minute
Published December 30, 2020
Minnesota farmers will benefit from the latest COVID relief assistance package. Learn more from Minnesota Farmers Union President Gary Wertish in the MFU Minute.MFU Calls for Farmer-Lender Mediation Extension
Published December 2, 2020
The Minnesota Farmers Union is calling on Governor Tim Walz and the Minnesota Legislature to extend the deadline for Farmer-Lender Mediation. In a leader to state leadership, President Gary Wertish said an extension would “help farmers improve their financial position…Minnesota Farmers Union Holds Annual Convention
Published November 21, 2020
Minnesota Farmers Union approved seven special orders during its virtual convention on Saturday, focusing on affordable rural healthcare, resilient ag markets, rural broadband access and pandemic recovery. "We want to help people survive the pandemic," said Gary Wertish, president, Minnesota…MFU Minute
Published November 5, 2020
There were some surprises that came from the 2020 Minnesota General Election. Minnesota Farmers Union President Gary Wertish has a recap of election results in the latest MFU Minute.MFU Minute
Published October 21, 2020
The Minnesota legislature recently pass a tax and bonding bill that included Section 179 conformity. Find out more from Minnesota Farmers Union President Gary Wertish in the latest MFU Minute.MFU Minute
Published October 7, 2020
It's been an amazing harvest season for farmers in Minnesota. Get the details from Minnesota Farmers Union President Gary Wertish in the latest MFU Minute.MFU Minute
Published July 29, 2020
The need for another stimulus package is great in Minnesota. Minnesota Farmers Union President Gary Wertish has more in this edition of the MFU Minute.MFU Minute
Published July 1, 2020
The Minnesota Farmers Union and other groups are challenging the Trump Administration's Safer Affordable Fuel-Efficient (SAFE) Vehicles Rule. Learn more from President Gary Wertish in the latest MFU Minute.