MFU Minute
In the Minnesota Farmers Union Minute, MFU Vice President Anne Schwagerl highlights next month's MFU Women's Conference. Click here.
Articles tagged under: Minnesota Farmers Union
Reform Needed to Address Farm Crisis
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…
Five Special Orders Approved
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…
MFU Awards Presented
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…
MFU Minute
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.
A Busy Weekend for MFU Members
The Minnesota Farmers Union will meet Friday-Sunday for its 84th annual convention. The Minneapolis event will include elections and policy debate. Special sessions are planned on farm transitions, farm-scale renewable energy and 'building on Minnesota's cooperative legacy.'
Senate’s Stopgap Plan Frustrates Ag Leader
Minnesota Farmers Union President Gary Wertish describes the one-year extension of the current farm bill as a continued lack of leadership in Washington. “We keep kicking that can down the road, oh gosh, since 2018. It seems like we don’t…
MFU Minute
Minnesota Farmers Union President Gary Wertish offers his perspective on the U.S.-China trade negotiations in the latest MFU Minute. Listen to the report.
MFU Minute
In the Minnesota Farmers Union Minute, MFU Director of Government Relations Stu Lourey recaps the resolutions process and the issues facing members. Click here.
Self-Inflicted Uncertainty
As Minnesota farmers wrap up soybean harvest, they’re facing another round of challenges from trade tensions, rising costs, and the ongoing government shutdown. Minnesota Farmers Union President Gary Wertish says the combination of tariffs and policy uncertainty is weighing heavily…
