For decades farmers + rural areas have been squeezed by corporate monopolies. Updating the existing merger guidelines is a critical step in reigning in powerful corporations + creating a level playing field for farmers, workers + small business owners. npr.org/2023/07/19/118…

With portions of Minnesota experiencing drought conditions, we've collected resources for farmers, ranchers, & others looking for information about hay sales/grazing, drought conditions, mental health resources, & more. #MNAg

ℹ️ mda.state.mn.us/drought-resour…

We have an exciting position opening at Extension! Learn more about the #climate #communications position at hr.myu.umn.edu/jobs/ext/356394. #commsjobs #UMNProud UMN Climate Adaptation Partnership

BOARD/COMMISSION:  MINNESOTA CLIMATE INNOVATION FINANCE AUTHORITY

Please look into it!

Board/Commission Details (state.mn.us)

🥳Exciting opportunities at the Office of Cannabis Management ➡️➡️➡️➡️

We're looking for a Director! Posting is open until 7/31.

There are also vacancies on the Cannabis Advisory Council!

Find info for both here: cannabis.state.mn.us/aboutus.html

Starting today, Minnesota will offer students free breakfast and lunch at school.
 
Here in Minnesota, we will not allow our kids to go hungry.

Forest assisted migration, which involves planting trees from other climates to account for climate change, is part of a bigger goal to reforest a million acres in MN over the next two decades. Learn how RSDP's David Abazs is involved. wbur.org/hereandnow/202…

According to MPCA today is the 24th Air Quality Alert Day so far in 2023, a new record. Old record was 21 days in 2021. Normal for an entire summer is 2 or 3 days.

Tracking dancing smoke plumes on the weather models is smelly and a bit surreal...

Great #Climate #Job in MN: The Climate Adaptation & Resilience Extension Educator will bring in-depth climate science expertise to assist #ag , #water , #naturalresources , and  #communities in responding to impacts of a changing climate.

Apply by 7/9

hr.myu.umn.edu/psc/hrprd/EMPL…

Did I mention that we are doing a lot of hiring in the Energy Division at the Minnesota Department of Commerce? Here are this week's offerings. A thread... (1 of 5)

MFU Climate Director Ariel Kagan: “Agriculture is…affected by climate change – drought, rain, heat – but it can also be a solution for climate change by sequestering carbon and creating more resilient landscapes...”

Learn more:
timberjay.com/stories/cook-m…

A well-engaged group of about 20 people, many but not all engaged in agricultural production, filled the Cook Community Center to listen to presentations and engage in focus groups around current and future impacts of climate change on farming practices.

timberjay.com/stories/cook-m…

Government Relations Director Stu Lourey will be making stops throughout west central Minnesota THIS THURSDAY to provide an update on what happened at the Capitol during the 2023 session!

Learn more —> mfu.org/events/

On June 19th, 1865, the last slaves in the United States were freed. Today, we celebrate their liberation. It’s vital to remember this history as we continue to fight for an agriculture system rooted in social justice and cooperation, never exploitation.

Back in early May, our climate + working lands team kicked off their series of conversations focused on climate change and agriculture throughout Minnesota. Join us for the next two stops on the tour next week!

Learn more --> mfu.org/events

Farmers have been at the leading edge of the new antitrust moment and it was awesome to talk to National Farmers Union from around the country!

Beginning Farmers Can Get Help Buying Land, via AM1240 WJON Newsroom. #MNAg

ℹ️ wjon.com/beginning-farm…

Grant info ➡️ mda.state.mn.us/business-dev-l…

Yesterday, our Gov Relations Director Stu Lourey, Climate Director Ariel Kagan + Outreach Organizer Gail Donkers made several stops in SE MN to discuss what we accomplished at the #mnleg this session. Our work at the Capitol is informed by grassroots meetings just like this!

MFU member Mike Seifert: “If we could pick up a 2-inch rain here soon, that would help turn things around. There's still plenty of time for that, hopefully.”
fox9.com/news/farmers-d…

JOB ALERT

Regenerative crops. 🌱
New markets. 🏬
Clean water. 🚰
Healthy soil. 🐞
Rural jobs. 👩‍🏭

UMN Forever Green Initiative is hiring a Product and Market Development Specialist.

#soilhealth
#kernza

App review: July 17th
Q: [email protected]
UMN job ID: 353164

hr.myu.umn.edu/jobs/ext/353164