# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 2026 New Farmer U
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 21 Mar, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun, 22 Mar, 2026 at 03:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Limited Spots--Register Today!⏳? www.tinyurl.com/2026-NFU

? KICK OFF THE GROWING SEASON with New Farmer U, a weekend-long, mini-academy designed to build farmers’ business skills. 

This early spring retreat in March welcomes Midwest farmers who are still dreaming, just beginning, or in your first 10 years of farming—no matter where you live or what you grow. 

? Your registration covers: all workshops, four meals plus snacks, one night of lodging, and a free farm finance book!!

The event will be held at Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center in southeastern Minnesota’s beautiful Driftless region.


?PROGRAM:  Featured presenters include Paul Dietmann, a Senior Lending Officer at Compeer Financial and well-known farm author, as well as experienced farmers, marketing and law professionals, local foods buyers, and more. 

FULL SCHEDULE of speakers & sessions here: https://tinyurl.com/2026-NFU-Schedule

Get ready to learn about a range of relevant topics:

    ? Financial planning for a successful farm
    ? Easy ways to keep good farm records
    ? Creative ways to market your products
    ? Choosing the right equipment early on
    ?️ Accessing funding and government programs
   ??Produce and livestock breakout sessions

Come for the skill building and leave with a new network of peers. Plus enjoy a relaxed bonfire gathering on Saturday night!


?️MEALS:   Your registration includes a light morning pastry, lunch, and dinner on Saturday, plus breakfast and lunch on Sunday. Tea and coffee will be available all day. 


?️LODGING:   Your registration also includes one night of on-site lodging in clean, shared dorm-style rooms with basic comforts. If you would like a private room or a room for two, you may request one for an extra cost.


?REGISTRATION:   Save your spot by registering today, www.tinyurl.com/2026-NFU

** Standard Registration: $150  (Available through March 11, 2026)

?SCHOLARSHIPS:   A small number of need-based scholarships are available to help lower the cost of registration. Requests will be accepted through March 2, 2026. For more information, contact sam.gutierrez@marbleseed.org.


?GENERAL INFO:   Have questions, need language support, or want more details? Contact gilbert@rtcinfo.org or 612-296-9020.


?SPONSORS:   This NFU is a program of Marbleseed and is produced by Renewing the Countryside and co-hosted by Big River Farms. Contributing partners include Minnesota Farmers Union and Sustainable Farming Association.


?Register Today! www.tinyurl.com/2026-NFU
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lanesboro/2026-new-farmer-u/200029499207748
- **Event Categories**: workshops, art, literary-art, bonfire-night
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 24

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Lanesboro
- **state**: MN
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center
- **lat**: 43.759034764897
- **long**: -92.005444954798
- **full address**: Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center, 28020 Goodview Dr, Lanesboro, MN 55949-8290, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: 2026 New Farmer U
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 2026 New Farmer U being held?
  - **A:** 2026 New Farmer U takes place on Sat, 21 Mar, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sun, 22 Mar, 2026 at 03:00 pm at Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center, 28020 Goodview Dr, Lanesboro, MN 55949-8290, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing 2026 New Farmer U?
  - **A:** 2026 New Farmer U is organized by Renewing the Countryside.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** 2026 New Farmer U is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Lanesboro, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If 2026 New Farmer U sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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