Articles tagged under: Minnesota Farmers Union

Lourey Named MFU Government Relations Director

Published March 11, 2019

Stu Lourey is the new Government Relations Director for the Minnesota Farmers Union. Lourey was raised on a farm near Kerrick, Minnesota and is a MFU member. Lourey replaces former director Thom Petersen, who is serving as Minnesota’s Agriculture Commissioner.
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MFU Shows Support for Walz Gas Tax Increase

Published March 6, 2019

Minnesota Farmers Union President Gary Wertish says MFU is in favor of Governor Tim Walz's proposed 20 cent per gallon gas tax. "In our policy, we don't have a number, but we've been supportive of a gas tax. Twenty cents…
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MFU Minute

Published February 27, 2019

Here’s the latest update from the Minnesota Farmers Union. Recently, the World Farmers' Organisation hosted an animal-sourced food sustainability workshop in Australia. Hear more from MFU President Gary Wertish about the experience.
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MFU Minute

Published February 15, 2019

Here’s the latest update from the Minnesota Farmers Union. MFU members are asking lawmakers to prioritize healthcare in the legislative session. Hear more from MFU Vice-President Bryan Klabunde.
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Former NFU and MFU President Passes

Published February 6, 2019

Former National Farmers Union President Cy Carpenter, 96, has died. Carpenter was the Minnesota Farmers Union president from 1972-to-1984 and NFU president from 1984-to-1988. Carpenter was raised on a farm near Sauk Centre, Minnesota and lived in Bloomington, Minnesota at…
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MFU Minute

Published January 31, 2019

Here’s the latest update from the Minnesota Farmers Union. There's a new spirit of cooperation with a new administration and new lawmakers in the state. Hear more from MFU President Gary Wertish.
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MFU Minute

Published January 17, 2019

As the Minnesota legislative session beings, there is optimism for Rural America. Hear more from Membership and Outreach Director Bruce Miller.
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MFU Minute

Published January 3, 2019

Here’s the latest update from the Minnesota Farmers Union. Tax conformity and healthcare remain top-of-mind as MFU prepares for the upcoming Minnesota Legislative Session. Hear more from MFU Government Relations Director Thom Petersen.
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