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MFU Minute

Published February 23, 2024

Minnesota Farmers Union recently held its Lobby Day at the Capitol. MFU Government Relations Director Stu Lourey says members had a chance to discuss key issues with lawmakers. In this week's MFU Minute, Lourey said priorities include right-to-repair legislation and…

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MFU Minute

Published January 21, 2024

In the MFU Minute, Minnesota Farmers Union Special Projects Coordinator Dave Endicott outlines the organization's work on regional meat processing. MFU has projects happening at Ridgewater and Central Lakes College.

MFU Minute

Published December 17, 2023

The next Minnesota legislative session is set to begin February 12th. MFU Government Relations Director Stu Lourey highlights what the organization is looking forward to in the latest MFU Minute.

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MFU Minute

Published December 1, 2023

Minnesota Farmers Union Climate and Working Lands Program Director Ariel Kagan highlights climate-related special orders the organization will concentrate on in the coming year. Hear more in this week's MFU Minute.

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MFU Announces Special Orders

Published November 26, 2023

The Minnesota Farmers Union has established its special orders for the next year. Affordable and accessible healthcare in rural communities is a priority. “Healthcare is important to everybody,” said Gary Wertish, president. Other special orders include investing in climate resilience,…

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Dairy Issues to Resurface in ’24 MN Legislature

Published November 26, 2023

The Walz Administration plans to make dairy policy a priority in the upcoming legislative session. “I’ve had the honor to visit a lot of dairy farms across the state and we know that it’s been difficult for farmers lately," said…

Consolidation and Climate Change

Published November 20, 2023

According to Minnesota Farmers Union Vice President Anne Schwagerl, corporate consolidation and climate change were among the issues addressed at the annual convention. “That anti-monopoly work is always front-and-center for our members." After a late, wet spring was followed by…

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MFU Award Winners Recognized

Published November 20, 2023

The Minnesota Farmers Union honored Senate Agriculture Committee Chair Aric Putnam and House Agriculture Committee Chair Samantha Vang with its Service to Agriculture Award. The Distinguished County Leader Award went home with Mike Orbeck, Alan Teich and Nancy Dahlin-Teich. The…

Farm Bill Nears Deadline

Published September 18, 2023

Hundreds of National Farmers Union members attended a D.C. Fly-In last week. South Dakota Farmers Union Policy Committee Chairman Hank Wonnenberg said an extension of the 2018 Farm Bill is likely. “They’re still shooting for getting a farm bill drafted…

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Get the Farm Bill Done Right

Published August 2, 2023

The current farm bill expires September 30th, but it is unlikely a new farm program will be in place by that time. "The goal is now to get it done by the 1st of the year, but that is still…

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