MFU Minute
In the Minnesota Farmers Union Minute, MFU Vice President Anne Schwagerl offers an update on the DC Fly-in event September 7-10. Click here to listen to the report.
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MFU Minute
The Minnesota Farmers Union made the connection between lawmakers and beginning farmers during Farmfest. MFU Vice President Anne Schwagerl has a recap in this week's MFU Minute. Listen here.
A Skilled Workforce for Small Meat Processors
The Minnesota Farmers Union is leading an effort to help small meat processors with workforce issues. "Those small meat processors serve small to medium-sized family farms with custom processing," said Paul Sobocinski, who is part of the MFU Bottleneck Project.…
MFU Minute
In the MFU Minute, Minnesota Farmers Union President Gary Wertish discusses the latest developments in tariff and trade negotiations. Listen now.
MN Senate Tax Bill Boosts Ag Homestead Credit
The tax bill released by the Minnesota Senate has provisions that support agriculture. "Legislators continue to improve Minnesota's Ag Homestead Tax Credit this year," said Minnesota Farmers Union Government Relations Director Stu Lourey. "With the leadership of Senator (Aric) Putnam,…
MFU Minute
In the Minnesota Farmers Union Minute, MFU President Gary Wertish highlights the National Farmers Union Week of Action. Click here to listen.
Taking Town Hall Message to DC
The Minnesota Farmers Union hosted a series of town hall meetings in March and April. The information gathered at those events was shared with lawmakers during this past week in Washington. Wabasso farmer Paul Sobocinski said tariffs were brought up…
Small Farms Have a Voice in the Farm Bill Debate
Pine County farmer Hannah Bernhardt grew up in a traditional corn/soybean farming operation, but has taken a different approach herself. "I direct market all of the products that I raise and that gives me the ability to control my own…
Seeking Support for Family Farmers
Felton, Minnesota farmer Melany Thomas was part of the Minnesota Farmers Union delegation in Washington, D.C. this past week. Thomas spoke out for voluntary conservation programs. "I'm a beginning farmer and I was able to access EQIP, which helped provide…
A Week of Action
The National Farmers Union is on Capitol Hill this week for what is billed 'a week of action.' Minnesota Farmers Union Vice President Anne Schwagerl is part of the delegation that will be meeting with lawmakers this week. "We're planting right…
