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MEMBER PROFILE - #MFU2021 “Lifetime Achievement Award” winner: Larry Jacobson “The future of MFU looks bright… I appreciate this award + I plan to continue being involved in Farmers Union. It’s about all of us working together to make a difference.”
MEMBER PROFILE - #MFU2021 “Dedicated Service to Farmers Union Award” winner: Ken Pazdernik “I liked working for MFU in northwestern Minnesota because the people are friendly + the countryside is wide open. Over the past 16 years, I met a lot of very nice folks.”
MEMBER PROFILE - #MFU2021 “Service to Agriculture Award” winner: Eunice Biel “It’s important to me that Farmers Union works for all family farmers and remains committed to keeping farmland independently family-owned.”
MEMBER PROFILE - #MFU2021 “Rising Star Award” winner: @HannahBernhardt “It feels good to be speaking up for farmers and sharing my experiences as a beginning female farmer to help shape government policies.”
In addition to electing a president + vice president, members at our #MFU2021 Convention passed 5 special orders of business: 🔥 Drought relief + climate resilience 🐄 Local + regional processing 🏘 Competitive markets 👩🌾 Generational farm transition 🏥 Affordable healthcare
“Farmers should be able to trust that the markets they participate in are fair + don’t favor one player over another.” @AGEllison just announced the Minnesota Farmers Union Legal Fellowship at Day 3 of our #MFU2021 Convention! Learn more: ag.state.mn.us/Office/Employm…
Attorney General Keith Ellison addresses Minnesota Farmers Union convention! #MFU2021
It’s official: Gary Wertish has been re-elected MFU president, and @AnneSchwagerl is the newly-elected MFU vice president. #MFU2021
“Renewable energy is rural energy + it includes renewable fuels.” @SenTinaSmith knows agriculture. From concentration to climate change, she continues to be an unwavering advocate for farmers. #MFU2021
Speaker of the Minnesota House @melissahortman: “We are committed to being a caucus that serves family farmers.” #MFU2021
Governor Walz speaks to MN Farmers Union #MFU2021
“We continue to push on climate, advocate for biofuels + never let folks forget how important it is to support rural communities across our nation.” @RepAngieCraig cuts through the partisan clatter + gets things done for farmers. Thx for joining us at the #MFU2021 Convention!
.@GovTimWalz picked up his copy of “The Farmer + The Chef” at our 80th Annual Convention! We look forward to hearing which recipes are your favorite, Governor! #MFU2021
2nd District Congress Member Angie Craig addresses Minnesota Farmers Union convention. #MFU2021
“Our agricultural sector is the key to success on climate + sustainability.” Fresh off of his trade mission to Europe, @GovTimWalz joined us at our 80th Annual Convention to share his vision for the future of ag + to address some of the issues impacting our members. #MFU2021
Governor Walz speaks to grateful Famers Union members! #MFU2021
Third + final Friday panel of our 80th Annual Convention: “Corporate Control - Opportunities for Action on Anti-Trust,” to address the lack of anti-trust enforcement. 4 companies control: 🥩85% of beef packing 🐖70% of pork packing 🐔54% of poultry processing #MFU2021
