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Minnesota Farmers Union @mnfarmersunion.bsky.social · 22h

"I have a strong passion for keeping the soil in place and helping farmers farm. It’s urgent work that needs to be done, and we need more conservation practices on the landscape. I have dedicated myself to working on that."

🔗: mfu.org/conservation-advisor-spotlight/

Minnesota Farmers Union @mnfarmersunion.bsky.social · 2d

MFU President Gary Wertish: “The $10 billion to $12 billion, the farmers need it. There's no doubt. But it's kind of been self-inflicted by the current president's policies. So that's a little frustrating as a farmer.”

Gov. Walz, MN agricultural leaders touch on Trump's promised farmer bailout

Farmers are looking for help — and fast — amid President Trump's trade war but many questions remain.

www.kare11.com

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Minnesota Farmers Union @mnfarmersunion.bsky.social · 14d

"I want farmers to know that everyone is in the same boat. We’re all dealing with different weather challenges, and economic and market challenges, so we’re all in it together.”

🔗: mfu.org/conservation-advisor-spotlight

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Minnesota Farmers Union @mnfarmersunion.bsky.social · 20d

MFU President Gary Wertish: "The shutdown comes as farmers begin to harvest. They need to know now they can count on not only USDA but other agencies. The last thing we need now is more uncertainty”

Minnesota union leaders and politicians react to federal government shutdown

The government shutdown is impacting people all across the nation, including the 18,000 federal employees working in Minnesota.

www.kare11.com

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Minnesota Farmers Union @mnfarmersunion.bsky.social · 20d

The Farm & Forest Growers Cooperative aims to advance the resilience of our forests by offering tree species that are genetically adapted to thrive in warmer climates and survive new pest pressure accompanying the warmer conditions.

Learn more: climatesmarttrees.com

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Minnesota Farmers Union @mnfarmersunion.bsky.social · 21d

MFU President Gary Wertish was at the Minnesota Capitol today to call for the reversal of healthcare cuts and the extension of tax credits that help make health coverage affordable for farm families.

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Minnesota Farmers Union @mnfarmersunion.bsky.social · 27d

“A Minnesota family is sharing their experience of tragedy to encourage fellow farmers to stay safe around large machines and technology.”

Father and son who lost limbs in Minnesota farming accidents share message of farm safety

Bailers, combines, discs and grinders are part of farm life. Taking your time and treating those machines with respect can mean the difference between life and death.

www.cbsnews.com

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Minnesota Farmers Union @mnfarmersunion.bsky.social · 28d

“I spend a fair amount of time working on pasture-related items and I really do believe that pastures are almost always the most underutilized and unappreciated resources for most producers."

Read our full interview with Troy: mfu.org/conservation-advisor-spotlight/

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Minnesota Farmers Union @mnfarmersunion.bsky.social · Sep 23

Yesterday, Farmers Union Enterprises (which is comprised of the Farmers Union organizations in Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin) donated more than 20 pallets of ham, or about 35,000 pounds, to Second Harvest Heartland!

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Minnesota Farmers Union @mnfarmersunion.bsky.social · Sep 22

"More than a big-name fundraising concert…Farm Aid is a flag that waves: Help is available. And it’s needed today as much as it was 40 years ago.”

How Farm Aid actually helps Minnesota farms

The 40-year-old organization’s fundraising concert is Saturday at Huntington Bank Stadium, but the group also provides a crucial hotline and grants that are needed as much as ever by farmers in crisis...

www.startribune.com

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Minnesota Farmers Union @mnfarmersunion.bsky.social · Sep 19

“The 40th anniversary concert comes at an auspicious time, as American farmers face perhaps the bleakest economic conditions since the 1980s farm crisis that spurred the first Farm Aid.”

Farm Aid Turns 40 and Returns to Crisis Mode

www.nytimes.com

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Minnesota Farmers Union @mnfarmersunion.bsky.social · Sep 17

"Farm Aid 40 comes to Minneapolis this week. It is more than a celebration of music and family farms. It is also a reminder that for the farmers who fuel our economy, enliven our communities and feed our state, these are daunting days...”

Learn more:

Opinion | As Farm Aid 40 comes to Minneapolis, Minnesota farmers face a new crisis

Farm Aid 40 is more than a celebration of music and family farms. "It is also a reminder that for the farmers who fuel our economy, enliven our communities and feed our state, these are daunting days,...

www.startribune.com

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Minnesota Farmers Union @mnfarmersunion.bsky.social · Sep 16

“Most of us got into farming so we could farm, not so we could make a balance sheet and do financial projections. But if we want to farm for the long haul, you have to know your finances.”

Read our full interview with Erik: mfu.org/conservation-advisor-spotlight/

Minnesota Farmers Union @mnfarmersunion.bsky.social · Sep 9

We are in Washington D.C. with Farmers Union members from across the country for @nfudc.bsky.social Fly-In to demand meaningful support for those who feed America. Family farmers are facing a crisis and we need Congress to act now.

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Minnesota Farmers Union @mnfarmersunion.bsky.social · Aug 28

"I would say one benefit of working with Centra Sota Co-op is you’re working with a team of people. We have the crop adviser, environmental services team, and a whole group of people working with us."

Read our full interview: mfu.org/conservation...

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Minnesota Farmers Union @mnfarmersunion.bsky.social · Aug 22

The @startribune.com gave two of Farmers Union Coffee Shop’s new Minnesota State Fair foods — the Bison Meatball Sub and the Strawberry Basil Lemonade — four stars! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Read the reviews: www.startribune.com/we-tried-mor...

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Minnesota Farmers Union @mnfarmersunion.bsky.social · Aug 22

@mspmag.bsky.social food writer @deardara.bsky.social picked Farmers Union Coffee Shop’s new Apple Glaze as one of the best new MN State Fair foods of 2025!

“…inarguably a perfect pastry.”

Dara's Picks: Best New Foods at the State Fair

Year of the s’more, year of Top the Tater, a year of such fun.

mspmag.com

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Minnesota Farmers Union @mnfarmersunion.bsky.social · Aug 21

A lot of familiar faces kicking off @mnstatefair 2025 at Farmers Union Coffee Shop! Thanks for starting your morning with us, @governorwalz.mn.gov, @amyklobuchar.com, @smith.senate.gov, and @peggyflanagan.bsky.social!

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Minnesota Farmers Union @mnfarmersunion.bsky.social · Aug 17

“Ready for State Fair Food? The Farmer’s Union Coffee Shop has you covered.

As the countdown to the fair begins, the Farmer’s Union Coffee shop previewed some of what it will be serving at this year’s Minnesota State Fair…”

📺 WATCH:

INTERVIEW: Farmer's Union Coffee Shop

Ready for State Fair Food? The Farmer's Union Coffee Shop has you covered.

kstp.com

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Minnesota Farmers Union @mnfarmersunion.bsky.social · Aug 13

The Minnesota Cooperative Summit, held at the end of July, attracted a sell-out crowd of ~200 people and showcased the diversity of the cooperative model w/ speakers from agriculture, real estate, banking, grocery, childcare, healthcare, energy and more.

www.mncooperativesummit.org/

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Minnesota Farmers Union @mnfarmersunion.bsky.social · Aug 13

“I’ve always appreciated the rural community. Agriculture feels like home to me, and I genuinely enjoy hearing farmers’ stories and learning what I can do to help them make the changes they’d like to see on their operations."

Read our full interview: mfu.org/conservation-advisor-spotlight

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Minnesota Farmers Union @mnfarmersunion.bsky.social · Aug 8

Yesteray, MFU Vice President Anne Schwagerl joined Senator Amy Klobuchar and Michael Fairbanks, chairman of the White Earth Band of Ojibwe, in Waubun to tour B & T Meats. It was clear how critical they are to the community in Mahnomen County.

@amyklobuchar.com

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Minnesota Farmers Union @mnfarmersunion.bsky.social · Aug 7

Farmers want the continued support of both federal and state leaders.

MFU Vice President Anne Schwagerl on @kare11: “We want to see what’s best for Minnesota family farmers. It’s not a Democrat or Republican issue. It’s what’s best for rural America.”

Gov. Walz stops at Farmfest: ‘Agriculture always loses a trade war’

Walz spoke with farmers about their concerns, questions and explicit requests for support during this dynamic time in the country.

www.kare11.com

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Minnesota Farmers Union @mnfarmersunion.bsky.social · Aug 6

Day 2 at Minnesota Farmfest 2025 and our hoop barn is always a hub of activity! Today, we chatted with Governor Tim Walz, Minnesota FFA, and a bipartisan mix of state legislators (Representative Luke Frederick, Representative Emma Greenman, and Rep. Paul Torkelson)!

@governorwalz.mn.gov

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Minnesota Farmers Union @mnfarmersunion.bsky.social · Aug 5

Perfect August weather and friendly familar faces made the first day of Minnesota Farmfest 2025 a success! Important conversations about the future of agriculture and delicious wood-fired pizza from Pizzeria 201!