Articles tagged under: Minnesota Farmers Union
Supporting Local Meat Processors
Published March 14, 2024
Advancing programming to help local meat processors has been a focus for the Minnesota Farmers Union. Intermediary loans are now available through a USDA Rural Development grant program. The first of those loans is expected to be approved by the…Farming for the Future
Published March 3, 2024
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is partnering with the Red River Farm Network and the Linder Farm Network to provide information on soil health events and topics. Minnesota Farmers Union Climate and Working Lands Program Director Ariel Kagan joins Farming…MFU Minute
Published February 23, 2024
Minnesota Farmers Union recently held its Lobby Day at the Capitol. MFU Government Relations Director Stu Lourey says members had a chance to discuss key issues with lawmakers. In this week's MFU Minute, Lourey said priorities include right-to-repair legislation and…MFU Minute
Published January 21, 2024
In the MFU Minute, Minnesota Farmers Union Special Projects Coordinator Dave Endicott outlines the organization's work on regional meat processing. MFU has projects happening at Ridgewater and Central Lakes College.MFU Minute
Published December 17, 2023
The next Minnesota legislative session is set to begin February 12th. MFU Government Relations Director Stu Lourey highlights what the organization is looking forward to in the latest MFU Minute.MFU Minute
Published December 1, 2023
Minnesota Farmers Union Climate and Working Lands Program Director Ariel Kagan highlights climate-related special orders the organization will concentrate on in the coming year. Hear more in this week's MFU Minute.MFU Announces Special Orders
Published November 26, 2023
The Minnesota Farmers Union has established its special orders for the next year. Affordable and accessible healthcare in rural communities is a priority. “Healthcare is important to everybody,” said Gary Wertish, president. Other special orders include investing in climate resilience,…Dairy Issues to Resurface in ’24 MN Legislature
Published November 26, 2023
The Walz Administration plans to make dairy policy a priority in the upcoming legislative session. “I’ve had the honor to visit a lot of dairy farms across the state and we know that it’s been difficult for farmers lately," said…Consolidation and Climate Change
Published November 20, 2023
According to Minnesota Farmers Union Vice President Anne Schwagerl, corporate consolidation and climate change were among the issues addressed at the annual convention. “That anti-monopoly work is always front-and-center for our members." After a late, wet spring was followed by…