MFU Minute
In the MFU Minute, Minnesota Farmers Union Vice President Anne Schwagerl highlights the town hall meetings. Click here to listen.
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MFU Minute
In Wednesday's edition of the MFU Minute, Minnesota Farmers Union Director of Government Relations Stu Lourey talked about a potential partial government shutdown. Click here.
MN Agriculture Faces Ripple Effects From Immigration Enforcement
Minnesota Farmers Union President Gary Wertish says expanded ICE enforcement across Minnesota is creating widespread fear that is beginning to disrupt agriculture, food processing, and local food distribution. Wertish says ICE activity is no longer limited to the Twin Cities…
MFU Minute
In the MFU Minute, Minnesota Farmers Union President Gary Wertish offers insight into the loss of USDA funding at the Minnesota Department of Agriculture. Click here.
MFU Minute
In the MFU Minute, Minnesota Farmers Union President Gary Wertish discusses the current farm financial crisis. In addition to low commodity prices and high input costs, rising healthcare expenses are a concern. Listen to the report.
Farmers Lean on State Programs
Big Stone County Farmers Union President Peter Schwagerl told Minnesota lawmakers that ongoing federal trade uncertainty is adding financial strain to farm operations already facing tight margins. “Federal policy has emphasized the feeling of uncertainty that has been following us…
MFU Minute
In the MFU Minute, Minnesota Farmers Union Anti-Monopoly Director Justin Stofferahn recaps a recent webinar on antitrust, price-fixing and more. Click here to learn more.
MFU Minute
In the Minnesota Farmers Union Minute, MFU Vice President Anne Schwagerl highlights next month's MFU Women's Conference. Click here.
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…
