Articles tagged under: Minnesota Farmers Union
MFU Minute
Published December 5, 2021
There could be a Minnesota special session on the horizon. Government Relations Director Stu Lourey has more on the event in this week’s MFU Minute.Western Minnesota Farmer Now Serving as MFU VP
Published November 23, 2021
After serving as the Minnesota Farmers Union secretary for five years, Anne Schwagerl of Browns Valley is the organization’s new vice president. Anne and her husband raise organic corn, soybeans, oats and kernza. They also have a small herd of…MFU Minute
Published November 22, 2021
The Minnesota Farmers Union Convention happened last week. Government Relations Director Stu Lourey has more on the event in this week's MFU Minute.Hurdles for Legislative Session
Published November 22, 2021
Minnesota Farmers Union Government Relations Director Stu Lourey says hurdles remain going into the next legislative session in St. Paul. "We've got a Republican Senate, a Democratic House and a Democratic governor and we're coming up on an election year.…MFU and AG’s Office Create Legal Fellowship
Published November 21, 2021
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has announced a partnership between his office and the Minnesota Farmers Union. The MFU Legal Fellowship is a part-time clerkship within the AG’s office that focuses on projects related to antitrust, food and agricultural law.…Policy for Farmers From Farmers
Published November 21, 2021
That's how Minnesota Farmers Union President Gary Wertish describes this weekend’s resolution process at the state convention. COVID exposed shortfalls in the meatpacking industry. Wertish said that put the packer concentration issue front-and-center for his members. "We had a lot…MFU Minute
Published November 3, 2021
The Minnesota Farmers Union Convention is coming up later this month. Government Relations Director Stu Lourey previews the convention in this week's MFU Minute.MFU Minute
Published October 24, 2021
Minnesota Farmers Union President Gary Wertish testified during a Minnesota House Ag Subcommittee hearing held on drought relief. Hear more in the latest MFU Minute.MFU Minute
Published October 10, 2021
The Minnesota Farmers Union is waiting on the possibility of a special session of the Minnesota Legislature. Hear more from Government Relations Director Stu Lourey in the latest MFU Minute.