Minnesota Farmers Union
@MNFarmersUnion
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A grassroots, member-driven organization working to protect + enhance the economic interests + quality of life of family farmers, ranchers + rural residents.
Minnesota, USA
Joined May 2009
RT @MNagriculture: We're celebrating #NationalFarmersMarketWeek w/ Minnesota Grown, Minnesota Farmers' Market Association, @MNFarmersUnion,….
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“I get to cover a lot of ground and work with farmers in a 5-county area, so I can observe a lot of methods for implementing [conservation] practices which helps me when I’m working with a specific farmer or situation.” . Read the full interview:
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The agriculture omnibus bill makes important investments in programs that do so much to support our state’s farmers, and we were proud to stand alongside @GovTimWalz as he officially signed it into law!.
Today, @GovTimWalz ceremonially signed the omnibus agriculture bill passed by the Legislature this session at Minnesota Grown member Apple Jack Orchards in Delano, MN. #MNAg
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The MN Soil Health Financial Assistance grant offers cost-share to invest in equipment that will increase soil health. This webinar will include info from @MNagriculture staff who will review the 2025 application period and answer FAQs. Register:
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Saddened to hear about Senator Bruce Anderson’s passing, who we worked with during his time on the Senate Agriculture Committee. He never forgot his roots growing up on a dairy farm and worked to put farmers first.
mprnews.org
Republican state Sen. Bruce Anderson, 75, of Buffalo has died.
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Banana S’more: Baked Brown-Butter Crumb Cake w/ Bananas, Marshmellows and Chocolate Chunks, topped w/ graham cracker streusel
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And two new pastries by Chef John Kraus of @Patisserie46! . Apple Glaze: Pull-apart Doughnut- Dough baked with MN-grown Honeycrisp Apples, topped w/ Brown Sugar Pecan Streusel + Orange Blossom Maple Glaze
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Introducing the Bison Meatball Sub, created by Chef Dave Buxton: Eichten's Bison Meatballs made with Minnesota Wild Rice served with Bison Gravy, Quick Pickled Cucumbers, Fried Onions, Sour Cream on Toast Wild Rice Hoagie.
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The @mnstatefair New Foods List dropped this morning and we are THRILLED to announce that Farmers Union Coffee Shop has not one… not two… but THREE foods on the list this year! 🧵
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Our summer camp counselors are busy getting everything ready for Southern Leadership Camps at Sibley State Park!. Today’s the LAST day to register for Southern Junior Camp: Senior campers, you’ve got until July 13 to sign up. Don’t wait too long!
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RT @stacyfmitchell: Big thanks to @AGEllison for a terrific conference on using antitrust to fix our broken food system, rebuild local groc….
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For farm families like MFU members Ben and Meredith Johnson, “trade policy isn’t abstract. It’s the price of soybeans. It’s whether pork sales to China keep flowing. It’s the difference between profitability and a year in the red.”.
startribune.com
Trade conflict driven by Trump may threaten Midwest farmers' already-thin margins, columnist Jill Burcum writes. Minnesota's biggest exports could be impacted.
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We were on the road once again today for the third legislative recap tour of the year ��� visiting Gaylord and Sleepy Eye! . @StuLourey provided an overview of accomplishments this #mnleg session, and we heard from Rep. Paul Torkelson and Jeanne Poppe from @SenTinaSmith’s office.
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We are praying for Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette, and wishing them a full and swift recovery.
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Deeply saddened by the loss of Melissa and Mark Hortman. Rep. Hortman was a friend, and a model of leadership and service that improved the lives of every Minnesotan. Violence has no place in our politics and we’re committed to the kindness and decency she modeled every day.
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Our Antimonopoly Director Justin Stofferahn and MFU members Hannah Bernhardt and Jessica Rohloff joined the Attorney General’s Continuing Legal Education (CLE) course this afternoon to talk about the need to create fair and sustainable food systems for the future.
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MFU President Gary Wertish joined the Attorney General’s Continuing Legal Education (CLE) course this afternoon to talk about how consolidation and vertical integration robs farmers of choices and limits market opportunities.
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Yesterday, we hit the road once again for the second legislative recap tour of the year — visiting Sebeka, Little Falls, and Shafer! @StuLourey provided an update on accomplishments from the 2025 #mnleg session, including bipartisan support for the ag bill!
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RT @ThommyPetersen: Today in Staples joining @SenAmyKlobuchar at groundbreaking of @MNFarmersUnion new state of the art meat processing pla….
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