Articles tagged under: Minnesota Farmers Union

MN Agriculture Faces Ripple Effects From Immigration Enforcement

Published January 19, 2026

Minnesota Farmers Union President Gary Wertish says expanded ICE enforcement across Minnesota is creating widespread fear that is beginning to disrupt agriculture, food processing, and local food distribution. Wertish says ICE activity is no longer limited to the Twin Cities…
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MFU Minute

Published January 15, 2026

In the MFU Minute, Minnesota Farmers Union President Gary Wertish offers insight into the loss of USDA funding at the Minnesota Department of Agriculture. Click here. 
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MFU Minute

Published December 31, 2025

In the MFU Minute, Minnesota Farmers Union President Gary Wertish discusses the current farm financial crisis. In addition to low commodity prices and high input costs, rising healthcare expenses are a concern. Listen to the report. 
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MFU Minute

Published December 18, 2025

In the MFU Minute, Minnesota Farmers Union Anti-Monopoly Director Justin Stofferahn recaps a recent webinar on antitrust, price-fixing and more. Click here to learn more.
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MFU Minute

Published December 3, 2025

In the Minnesota Farmers Union Minute, MFU Vice President Anne Schwagerl highlights next month's MFU Women's Conference. Click here. 
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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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Five Special Orders Approved

Published November 24, 2025

The Minnesota Farmers Union re-elected Gary Wertish as president and Anne Schwagerl as vice president. Delegates passed five special orders; addressing the farm crisis, calling for an end to the trade war, a reversal of healthcare cuts, support for the…
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MFU Awards Presented

Published November 24, 2025

The Minnesota Farmers Union honored Matt Kruger of Pine Island with its Rising Star Award. Claudine Arndt, who is the Director of Minnesota Cooks and Membership for Minnesota Farmers Union, was recognized for her dedicated service. Franklin Turnock of Aitkin…
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MFU Minute

Published November 21, 2025

The Minnesota Farmers Union hosted its annual convention this past weekend. Ahead of the meeting, MFU Government Relations Director Stu Lourey was featured in the MFU Minute, highlighting the policy discussions happening at the convention.  Click here to listen. 
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