Farmers Union Enterprises Leadership (FUEL) Program

Farmers Union Enterprises Leadership (FUEL) Program

Status: Active leadership development program

Geographic Scope: Multi-state program involving Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin Farmers Union

Focus Areas: Leadership development, communication skills, agricultural knowledge expansion, networking

Eligibility:

Producers (farmers and ranchers)

Must be Farmers Union members

Four participants selected annually from North Dakota

Program Structure:

Typically involves three main events:

1. National Farmers Union convention (early March)
2. Summer outing
3. NFU Fly-in to Washington, D.C. (September)

Also includes state convention attendance

Each participating state brings four producers plus state president

Program Goals:

Develop leadership and communication skills

Expand knowledge about Farmers Union

Build professional networks across multiple states

Share agricultural experiences and perspectives

Contact: North Dakota Farmers Union, 1415 12th Avenue SE, Jamestown, ND 58401 | Toll Free: 800-366-6338 | Local: 701-252-2341