MFU Minute
In the Minnesota Farmers Union Minute, MFU President Gary Wertish highlights the National Farmers Union Week of Action. Click here to listen.
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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…
MFU Leader to Recieve Business Champion Award
Community Development of Morrison County Executive Director Carol Anderson is the 2025 Small Business Administration Minnesota Women in Business Champion of the Year. Anderson chairs the Minnesota Farmers Union executive committee. The award will be presented Friday.
MFU Minute
In our MFU Minute, Minnesota Farmers Union Education Director Winona Anderson shares details of the summer leadership camp schedule. Click here to listen.
MFU Hearing From Rural Minnesotans
The Minnesota Farmers Union has hosted town hall meetings. "We've been hearing from rural residents and farmers especially here in the last few weeks," reports MFU Vice President Anne Schwagerl. "These are folks who feel like they're not being heard,and…
Farm Bill and Trade Policies Take Center Stage at NFU Convention
Trade policies and the stalled farm bill are major concerns at the National Farmers Union Convention. Minnesota Farmers Union President Gary Wertish highlighted the lasting impact of past trade wars, emphasizing that soybean exports to China have yet to recover.…
MFU Minute
In the MFU Minute, Minnesota Farmers Union President Gary Wertish discusses the uncertainty seen with the administration's new tariff strategy. The job layoffs at USDA also gets attention. Listen to Wertish in this report.
