Articles tagged under: Minnesota Farmers Union
Fighting Consolidation in Agriculture
Published March 2, 2022
According to Minnesota Farmers Union Vice President Anne Schwagerl, more competition is needed throughout agriculture. "The drum that we're banging the loudest right now is fighting consolidation in agriculture," Schwagerl told RRFN. "From meat processing to fertilizer and seed, it…’23 Farm Bill to Include Climate Provisions
Published February 27, 2022
Farm bill field hearings are scheduled to begin this spring. Minnesota Farmers Union President Gary Wertish says crop insurance must be preserved. The climate debate will also be part of the farm bill discussion. "Agriculture can play a huge role…MFU Minute
Published February 25, 2022
Minnesota lawmakers are dealing with a historic budget surplus and how to allocate funds. Minnesota Farmers Union Government Relations Director Stu Lourey has an update in this week's Minnesota Farmers Union Minute.MFU Elects New Secretary
Published February 25, 2022
The Minnesota Farmers Union board of directors elected Missy Bakker Roach of Cook as secretary of the executive committee. Bakker Roach replaces Anne Schwagerl of Browns Valley, who was elected MFU vice president in November.MFU Minute
Published February 11, 2022
Minnesota Farmers Union Vice President Anne Schwagerl is monitoring what's happening in the Minnesota Legislative session. Hear more in this week's MFU Minute.MFU Minute
Published January 31, 2022
Minnesota Farmers Union Government Relations Director Stu Lourey is ready for the state legislative session. Lourey discussions priorities for the organization in this week’s MFU Minute.Minnesota Farmers Union Announces Staff Promotions
Published January 25, 2022
Claudine Arndt has been named the membership and Minnesota Cooks director. Previously, Arndt was a program manager of MFU’s Minnesota Cooks. Kyle Hoffman is the organization’s new communications and special projects coordinator. Hoffman joined the staff one year ago organizing…MFU Minute
Published January 17, 2022
The state legislative session is coming up. Minnesota Farmers Union Vice President Anne Schwagerl has the priorities for the session in this week’s MFU Minute.MFU Minute
Published December 30, 2021
Going into 2022, the Minnesota Farmers Union is focused on several key issues including fertilizer prices, market concentration and more. President Gary Wertish has more in this week’s MFU Minute.