Each year Farmers Union Enterprises sponsors a program that is committed to developing and empowering future Farmers Union leaders in the FUE region of Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin.

Participant(s) experiences include:

• Visits and activities that enhance their knowledge of cooperatives and the role that Farmers Union plays.

• Training and hands-on experiences enabling effective leadership.

• Know-how to manage, coordinate and orchestrate meetings.

• A fly-in to Washington, D.C. to take part in the legislative process.

• Relationship-building and networking with other local, state, and national Farmers Union leaders through the National Farmers Union Convention and a State Convention.

• The pleasure of being involved with hard work and good times.

 

There is an expectation that FUEL participants will share their experiences with other members at the convention, in their local chapters, and/or in the Farmers Union newsletter. Your state staff will work with you.

Nomination/Application Process:
To nominate an individual or couple from your chapter or to submit your own application, please call 715-723-5561, email Camryn Billen at cbillen@wisconsinfarmersunion.com or call her directly at 715-382-6330.

To apply, please fill out the following application, which includes:

• Description of your farming enterprise

• A brief resume of candidate(s)

• Explanation of why you would like to be considered for the program

The WFU Board will review the essays and notify the selected individual or couple in by the end of January. This is a rolling application meaning if you apply and are not chosen this year, your application may be considered the following year. If you want to be considered for FUEL during the calendar year in which you are applying, please apply before January 15.