ST. PAUL – Minnesota Farmers Union (MFU) members from across the state will gather Nov. 21-23 for the 84thannual Minnesota Farmers Union State Convention. The convention will be held at the Delta Hotels by Marriott Minneapolis Northeast, 1330 Industrial Blvd. N.E., Minneapolis.
The event begins on Friday afternoon with panel discussions. The discussions focus on farm-scale renewable energy, cooperative development and farm transitions. On Saturday and Sunday, members debate the organization’s policy. The policy guides the organization’s advocacy work for the coming year.
“I look forward to welcoming members to our annual convention,” said MFU President Gary Wertish. “The state convention is our grassroots process in action as members debate policy that is adjusted annually based on resolutions from county organizations.
“This year, our convention speakers will focus on creating a competitive economy that supports family farmers, small businesspeople and workers, with Stacy Mitchell and Alvaro Bedoya addressing members and guests on Saturday,” Wertish said. “Mitchell’s work focuses on dismantling concentrated power and building thriving communities and a healthy democracy. Bedoya served as a commissioner on the Federal Trade Commission during the Biden administration and is now looking for new ways to fight for workers and small business.”
There is no charge to attend the convention, but meals are ticketed events. A tentative convention agenda can be found on the Minnesota Farmers Union website.
About Minnesota Farmers Union
Minnesota Farmers Union works to protect and enhance the economic interests and quality of life of family farmers and ranchers and rural communities. MFU is a nonprofit membership-based organization. Membership is open to everyone. Learn more and join at www.mfu.org and follow MFU on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
