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🚜 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. More speakers to be announced, including skilled organic farmers and agriculture experts.
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
**Early Bird Registration $125 (now through February 24, 2026)
**Standard Registration $150 (registration closes 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
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📍GENERAL INFO: Have questions, need language support, or want more details? Contact
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🤝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
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