Articles tagged under: Minnesota Farmers Union
Seeking Support for Family Farmers
Published Yesterday
Felton, Minnesota farmer Melany Thomas was part of the Minnesota Farmers Union delegation in Washington, D.C. this past week. Thomas spoke out for voluntary conservation programs. "I'm a beginning farmer and I was able to access EQIP, which helped provide…A Week of Action
Published May 4, 2025
The National Farmers Union is on Capitol Hill this week for what is billed 'a week of action.' Minnesota Farmers Union Vice President Anne Schwagerl is part of the delegation that will be meeting with lawmakers this week. "We're planting right…MFU Leader to Recieve Business Champion Award
Published April 30, 2025
Community Development of Morrison County Executive Director Carol Anderson is the 2025 Small Business Administration Minnesota Women in Business Champion of the Year. Anderson chairs the Minnesota Farmers Union executive committee. The award will be presented Friday.MFU Minute
Published April 24, 2025
In our MFU Minute, Minnesota Farmers Union Education Director Winona Anderson shares details of the summer leadership camp schedule. Click here to listen.MFU Hearing From Rural Minnesotans
Published April 9, 2025
The Minnesota Farmers Union has hosted town hall meetings. "We've been hearing from rural residents and farmers especially here in the last few weeks," reports MFU Vice President Anne Schwagerl. "These are folks who feel like they're not being heard,and…Farm Bill and Trade Policies Take Center Stage at NFU Convention
Published March 9, 2025
Trade policies and the stalled farm bill are major concerns at the National Farmers Union Convention. Minnesota Farmers Union President Gary Wertish highlighted the lasting impact of past trade wars, emphasizing that soybean exports to China have yet to recover.…MFU Minute
Published February 28, 2025
In the MFU Minute, Minnesota Farmers Union President Gary Wertish discusses the uncertainty seen with the administration's new tariff strategy. The job layoffs at USDA also gets attention. Listen to Wertish in this report.Power Struggle Clouds MN Legislative Session
Published January 30, 2025
Minnesota Farmer’s Union Director of Government Relations Stu Lourey says this year’s legislative session has been anything but normal. The Senate was split 50-50 and the two parties worked under a power-sharing agreement. After this past week's special election, the…MFU Minute
Published January 15, 2025
Minnesota Farmers Union Policy Coordinator Lisa Holm talks about the alliance to support climate-smart agriculture. Listen to the update by clicking here.