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Come visit with Minnesota Farmers Union at Farmfest

By News Team

Fri, Jul 30th, 2010
Posted in Agriculture

ST. PAUL (July 29, 2010) - It is that time of the year again when farmers, ranchers and over 40,000 attendees converge at the Gilfillan Estate near Redwood Falls for Farmfest. This year Farmfest will be held August 3-5, and over 500 organizations and companies involved in farming will be there. Below are some of the highlights of Farmfest, but be sure to check out the Farmfest website, www.farmfest.com, to learn about all the activities.



As in years past, there is a lot of action under the forum tent. This year the forums include one with the congressional candidates running for federal office; a discussion on carbon credits; a governor candidate's forum; a discussion on the livestock industry; and the auctioneer championship. Farmers Union Agency will once again be sponsoring the Pedal Pull contest every day at 1 p.m. near entrance gate 2.



"The Minnesota Farmers Union (MFU) tent is located just west of the forum tent, so after you sit and listen to the debate in the forum tent, swing by the Farmers Union booth to check the ag markets, grab a cup of coffee or water and discuss what's on your mind," said Doug Peterson, Minnesota Farmers Union President. "I am part of the panel who asks questions of the governor candidates, and I want to make sure they know how important it is for farmers to finally get a decent price at the farmgate. National Farmers Union Vice President of Government Relations Chandler Goule will be on a panel discussing carbon credits. Farmers Union will be well represented at the forum tent, and will be sure to get the Farmers Union voice heard."



MFU is again a proud sponsor of the second annual women's breakfast on Thursday, August 5 at 9 a.m. The breakfast will be held at a new location, the Tauer Pavilion located on the Gilfillan Estate, adjacent to the Farmfest show grounds. The keynote speaker will be Esther Duncan, creator and designer of the Farm Woman's Apron Project. Esther has spent countless hours researching and studying the history of the farm woman's apron. Breakfast attendees are encouraged to bring their own aprons to both share their stories and discover the historical past of their own personal aprons.

This event is open to all women and provides an opportunity to network, socialize and enjoy the company of fellow women in agriculture. Doors open at 8:30 a.m. with the keynote speaker and breakfast beginning at 9 a.m. Tickets are on sale through the Farmfest corporat .....
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Red, White and You conference

By News Team

Fri, Jul 30th, 2010
Posted in Agriculture
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Three young people from Fillmore County recently attended the 2010 Red, White and You Conference sponsored by the Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation with support from the CHS Foundation. The conference was held at Gustavus Adolphus College, St. Peter, ..... 
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Blueberries are busting out all over

By News Team

Tue, Jul 13th, 2010
Posted in Agriculture
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ST. PAUL, Minn. - Minnesota's blueberry picking season is ramping up as farms in the Twin Cities metro area and in central Minnesota are ready for customers.



If you live in the northeast Twin Cities Metro area, you're especially luck ..... 
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Dairy SCC Field Day-July 28 in Houston County

By News Team

Fri, Jul 9th, 2010
Posted in Agriculture
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A U of M Dairy SCC Field Day will be held on Wednesday, July 28, 9:30 a.m. to 12 noon at Udder Valley Dairy (Peter & Teri Rosendahl), Spring Grove. Directions: From west end of Spring Grove at the intersection of MN Hwy 44 and Co. Rd 4, drive south ..... 
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Farm Service Agency news

By News Team

Fri, Jul 9th, 2010
Posted in Agriculture
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The annual requirement of reporting to the FSA office can be referred to as crop reporting, acreage reporting, or crop certification. Filing an accurate and timely report for all crops and land uses, including failed acreage, can prevent loss of ben ..... 
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Minnesota Farm Bureau Comments on 2012 Farm Bill

By News Team

Wed, Jul 7th, 2010
Posted in Agriculture
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Today, Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation (MFBF) President Kevin Paap served as a panel member at a Farm Bill Forum hosted by U.S. House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson (D-MN) and Representative Earl Pomeroy (D-ND) in Amenia, ND.

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Ag Board Authorizes Loan for Wadena Recovery

By News Team

Tue, Jul 6th, 2010
Posted in Agriculture
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ST. PAUL - The state Agricultural and Economic Development Board (Ag Board) has authorized a loan of $75,000 to help businesses recover from the tornadoes that struck Wadena last month.

The board awarded the interest-free loan to the Initiativ ..... 
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Dairy Tour near Lewiston July 21

By News Team

Fri, Jul 2nd, 2010
Posted in Agriculture
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Tour Rolling Ridge Acres Dairy and hear from a variety of dairy experts on Wednesday, July 21, from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm.

Gary, Paul and Justin Luehmann are hosts for this tour, and you can see their new free-stall barn, pre-fresh barn and do ..... 
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Pork producers gain a voice in D.C.

By News Team

Fri, Jul 2nd, 2010
Posted in Agriculture
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Growing up on a beef farm in rural Fountain, Chelsie Redalen has some exciting news relevant to Fillmore County, Minnesota, and our nation.

The National Pork Producers Council recently promoted Chelsie to director of government relations in ..... 
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