Articles tagged under: Minnesota Farmers Union
MFU Award Winners Recognized
Published November 20, 2023
The Minnesota Farmers Union honored Senate Agriculture Committee Chair Aric Putnam and House Agriculture Committee Chair Samantha Vang with its Service to Agriculture Award. The Distinguished County Leader Award went home with Mike Orbeck, Alan Teich and Nancy Dahlin-Teich. The…Farm Bill Nears Deadline
Published September 18, 2023
Hundreds of National Farmers Union members attended a D.C. Fly-In last week. South Dakota Farmers Union Policy Committee Chairman Hank Wonnenberg said an extension of the 2018 Farm Bill is likely. “They’re still shooting for getting a farm bill drafted…Get the Farm Bill Done Right
Published August 2, 2023
The current farm bill expires September 30th, but it is unlikely a new farm program will be in place by that time. "The goal is now to get it done by the 1st of the year, but that is still…MFU to Provide Legislative Feedback
Published May 19, 2023
After the Minnesota legislative session ends, the Minnesota Farmers Union will consult with its membership. "The Legislature passes the approved funding and instructions for agencies, but then those agencies have to create programs around it," said government relations director Stu…End of Session Nears
Published May 14, 2023
Minnesota Farmers Union Director of Government Relations Stu Lourey says healthcare is an important issue in St. Paul during this session. “We are very committed to ensuring a pubic buy-in option to Minnesota Care will allow farmers and others to…Sharing Climate Smart Strategies
Published May 8, 2023
Minnesota Farmers Union hosted a Climate Smart Commodities Working Group sharing information on projects funded through the USDA’s Partnerships for Climate Smart Commodities Grant Program. “People were asking what others knew about these projects and we thought it would be…Tax Bill Unveiled
Published April 20, 2023
The Minnesota House released its tax proposal this week. Minnesota Farmers Union Public Policy Specialist Stu Lourey says there is some good things in the bill for farmers. "We were really excited to see an expansion of the beginning farmer…MFU Minute
Published March 12, 2023
In this week's Minnesota Farmers Union Minute, Minnesota Farmers Union Vice President Anne Schwagerl recaps the National Farmers Union Convention.MFU Minute
Published February 22, 2023
Minnesota Farmers Union Government Director Stu Lourey joins us to discuss Lobby Day in St.Paul. Hear more in this week's MFU Minute.