Ninety-one years ago, our founders knew family farms were worth fighting for. They gathered in solidarity to set policy that would improve life on their family farms and in their communities. We'll continue that legacy as we celebrate Wisconsin Farmers Union's 92nd convention.
View WFU's Policy & Special Orders of Business at: www.wisconsinfarmersunion.com/policy
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Elections
This year, we will be electing board directors for
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District 1 (Ashland, Barron, Bayfield, Burnett, Douglas, Iron, Lincoln, Oneida, Polk, Price, Rusk, Sawyer, Taylor, Vilas, and Washburn Counties)
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District 4 (Buffalo, Jackson, La Crosse, Monroe, and Trempealeau Counties)
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District 8 (Brown, Calumet, Dodge, Door, Fond du Lac, Forest, Florence, Kewaunee, Langlade, Marinette, Manitowoc, Menominee, Milwaukee, Oconto, Outagamie, Ozaukee, Shawano, Sheboygan, Washington, Waukesha, and Winnebago Counties)
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At-Large
As well as 2 delegates to represent WFU at the NFU Convention.
NFU Delegate Position Description
WFU Board Director Position Description
Following the WFU convention, the board of directors will hold elections for the WFU Executive Committee (President, Vice President, and Secretary).
NFU delegate and WFU board candidates are asked to submit the following to WFU Regional Membership Coordinator Alicia Razvi at arazvi@wisconsinfarmersunion.com by the designated deadlines:
• Send nominations (with the name as it should appear on the ballot), a photo, and a brief statement of background, qualifications, etc. (up to 300 words total) by Oct. 15 for inclusion in the WFU News and/or by Nov. 25 for communications to delegates. Any paid member may self-nominate or be nominated by a chapter leader.
Contact the WFU State Office at 715-723-5561 for more details or Alicia at 715-577-5778.
Dates to Remember
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Sept/Oct - Chapter Annual Meetings & Policy Discussions.
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Oct 1 - Policy & Bylaw Resolutions Due
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TBD - The Resolutions Review Committee will review resolutions submitted by the Dec. 1 deadline.
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Oct 15 - Deadline for WFU board and NFU delegate candidates to submit bios for Nov/Dec WFU News
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Oct 31 - Final Chapter Reports due.
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Nov 12 - County presidents meet to review proposed policy.
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Nov 16 - Early bird registration ends.
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Nov 25 - Deadline for WFU board and NFU delegate candidates to submit bios for delegate email.
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Nov 30 - Last day to register as a voting delegate to represent your chapter or vote your own vote.
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Dec 5 - Deadline for non-delegate attendee registrations.
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Dec 9 - WFU State Convention!
Leadership Awards
Each year at our annual convention, Wisconsin recognizes several people for their leadership and dedication to rural Wisconsin. As a grassroots organization, WFU’s strength resides in the dedication and leadership of its members.
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