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Farmers Union Strengthens Programs for Young Farmers and Ranchers

Published March 13, 2026

Developing the next generation of farmers was a key focus at the National Farmers Union annual convention in New Orleans. Minnesota Farmers Union Vice President Anne Schwagerl says the organization is making a strategic investment in young farmers and ranchers…
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Reform Needed to Address Farm Crisis

Published November 28, 2025

The farm economy and mental health were top of mind at this year's Minnesota Farmers Union convention. "Right now, we're having a bit of a crisis with the low margins, so mental health was definitely a big issue that was…
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MFU Touts Green Energy Opportunities

Published June 30, 2024

Minnesota Farmer’s Union Climate and Working Lands Program Director Ariel Kagan emphasizes decarbonization has an impact at the farm level. "Things like green ammonia can reduce emissions while offering opportunities for local production of fertilizer." Kagan pointed to local production…
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MFU to Provide Legislative Feedback

Published May 19, 2023

After the Minnesota legislative session ends, the Minnesota Farmers Union will consult with its membership. "The Legislature passes the approved funding and instructions for agencies, but then those agencies have to create programs around it," said government relations director Stu…
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End of Session Nears

Published May 14, 2023

Minnesota Farmers Union Director of Government Relations Stu Lourey says healthcare is an important issue in St. Paul during this session. “We are very committed to ensuring a pubic buy-in option to Minnesota Care will allow farmers and others to…
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Sharing Climate Smart Strategies

Published May 8, 2023

Minnesota Farmers Union hosted a Climate Smart Commodities Working Group sharing information on projects funded through the USDA’s Partnerships for Climate Smart Commodities Grant Program. “People were asking what others knew about these projects and we thought it would be…
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Confidence in New House Ag Committee Leadership

Published January 23, 2023

Despite new leadership in the House Agriculture Committee, Minnesota Farmers Union President Gary Wertish is confident in the timely passage of the new farm bill. “This will be the first farm bill in I believe the last four that we…
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A Farmers’ Guide to Carbon Markets Released

Published January 17, 2023

Minnesota Farmers Union and the Farmers' Legal Action Group have worked together to publish a farmer's guide to the carbon market. The guide helps outline what farmers and ranchers can expect from carbon credit contracts. Big Stone County Farmers Union…
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New Legislators, New Relationships

Published November 28, 2022

Midterm elections are behind us and there will be many new legislators in St. Paul for the upcoming session. Minnesota Farmers Union Government Relations Director Stu Lourey says now is the time to build relationships with the 65 first-term lawmakers.…
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