MFU Update
The state legislative session is officially over. Minnesota Farmers Union Government Relations Director Stu Lourey has more in this week's Minnesota Farmers Union Minute.
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MFU Minute
Minnesota Farmers Union President Gary Wertish says Minnesota lawmakers got at least one hurdle out of the way in the state session. Hear more in this week's Minnesota Farmers Union Minute.
Support for Local Meat Processing
The U.S. Commerce Department Economic Development Administration awarded the Minnesota Farmers Union Foundation $2.9 million dollars to use towards purchasing mobile meat slaughtering and processing equipment. This grant will be utilized to facilitate workforce training. The processing equipment will be…
MFU Minute
In this week's Minnesota Farmers Union Minute, Government Relations Director Stu Lourey has an update on the state legislative session.
MFU Minute
Minnesota Farmers Union Government Relations Director Stu Lourey reviews Minnesota's supplemental budget bill for agriculture. Hear more in the MFU Minute.
Two New Meat Processing Education Programs Start in Minnesota
With the demand for small, locally-owned meat processing, new training opportunities are surfacing. AgCentric Executive Director Keith Olander says there’s only six programs in the entire country at a technical level that offer meat processing education, including two new programs…
MFU Minute
The Minnesota Legislature has passed one of the first deadlines of the session. Minnesota Farmers Union Government Relations Director Stu Lourey has more about policy priorities for the session in this MFU Minute.
Fighting Consolidation in Agriculture
According to Minnesota Farmers Union Vice President Anne Schwagerl, more competition is needed throughout agriculture. "The drum that we're banging the loudest right now is fighting consolidation in agriculture," Schwagerl told RRFN. "From meat processing to fertilizer and seed, it…
’23 Farm Bill to Include Climate Provisions
Farm bill field hearings are scheduled to begin this spring. Minnesota Farmers Union President Gary Wertish says crop insurance must be preserved. The climate debate will also be part of the farm bill discussion. "Agriculture can play a huge role…
MFU Minute
Minnesota lawmakers are dealing with a historic budget surplus and how to allocate funds. Minnesota Farmers Union Government Relations Director Stu Lourey has an update in this week's Minnesota Farmers Union Minute.
