HOME | WI FARMERS UNIONWHO WE ARENEWS & EVENTSMEMBERSHIPKAMP KENWOODFOUNDATIONOUR SHARED VALUES Wisconsin Farmers Union, a member-driven organization, is committed to enhancing the quality of life for family farmers, rural communities, and all people through educational opportunities, cooperative endeavors, and civic engagement. MEMBERSHIP | WI FARMERS UNION Our Special Orders of Business include: Click below to see our membership choices, where you can impact local organizing and action along with 2,200 other families who are members in our 28 state chapters. For more information about membership, contact our state office at info@wisconsinfarmersunion.com. or 715-723-5561.

MEMBER BENEFITS

Member Benefits . Education Programs & Member Events. WFU provides learning opportunities and programs to members about the rural issues that matter to our family farms and small towns. FOUNDATION | WI FARMERS UNION To donate to WFU Foundation via check, contact us at info@wisconsinfarmersunion.com. To make a donation online, click the button below. The Foundation is able to facilitate planned giving and endowment opportunities and has been the recipient of many contributions from our members, partnering cooperatives and general friends of Wisconsin Farmers Union.

BOARD & STAFF

District 5, President. Term: 2008-2022. Westby, WI. 608-632-2017. dvonruden@wisconsinfarmersunion.com. Crawford, Grant, Iowa, Rock, Green, Lafayette, Richland, and Vernon Counties. Darin serves as President of the Wisconsin Farmers Union Board of Directors and the Wisconsin Farmers Union Foundation. He also serves on The National

Farmers Union

FARMERS UNION YOUTH CAMP ABOUT OUR CAMP Generations of families have spent time each summer at Kamp Kenwood. In the 1940s, Wisconsin Farmers Union President Ken Hones began advocating for leadership training for farm boys and girls, believing that education was the cornerstone of a better future for rural communities.

MEAT PROCESSING

But for several years, Wisconsin Farmers Union has heard rising concerns from farmers about meat processing capacity challenges statewide. The lack of processing capacity is a stumbling block that hinders farmers from growing to meet consumer demand. Farmers throughout the state are reporting processing wait times as far as a

year or two out

RURAL VOICES

Rural VOICES CONTACTS. Team Lead Lauren Langworthy - llangworthy@wisconsinfarmersunion.com. Organizing Coordinator Bill Hogseth - bhogseth@wisconsinfarmersunion.com. Policy Coordinator Bobbi Wilson - bwilson@wisconsinfarmersunion.com. Communications & Media Tommy Enright - tenright@wisconsinfarmersunion.com. FAIR MAPS | WI FARMERS UNION Fair maps would cut the confusion and lead to more robust dialogue between elected officials and voters. UNNECESSARY EXPENSE — Partisan political maps have resulted in expensive court battles at taxpayer expense. Rather than drawing fair, nonpartisan districts, the state has spent over $4 million to defend the current gerrymandered maps.

KAMP KENWOOD

Built on the shores of Lake Wissota through volunteer labor by members of Wisconsin Farmers Union over 50 years ago, Kamp Kenwood was named in honor of former WFU President Ken Hones. Wisconsin Farmers Union held the official dedication for Kamp Kenwood on Saturday, October 6, 1951. During his dedication remarks, National Farmers Union HOME | WI FARMERS UNIONWHO WE ARENEWS & EVENTSMEMBERSHIPKAMP KENWOODFOUNDATIONOUR SHARED VALUES Wisconsin Farmers Union, a member-driven organization, is committed to enhancing the quality of life for family farmers, rural communities, and all people through educational opportunities, cooperative endeavors, and civic engagement. MEMBERSHIP | WI FARMERS UNION Our Special Orders of Business include: Click below to see our membership choices, where you can impact local organizing and action along with 2,200 other families who are members in our 28 state chapters. For more information about membership, contact our state office at info@wisconsinfarmersunion.com. or 715-723-5561.

MEMBER BENEFITS

Member Benefits . Education Programs & Member Events. WFU provides learning opportunities and programs to members about the rural issues that matter to our family farms and small towns. FOUNDATION | WI FARMERS UNION To donate to WFU Foundation via check, contact us at info@wisconsinfarmersunion.com. To make a donation online, click the button below. The Foundation is able to facilitate planned giving and endowment opportunities and has been the recipient of many contributions from our members, partnering cooperatives and general friends of Wisconsin Farmers Union.

BOARD & STAFF

District 5, President. Term: 2008-2022. Westby, WI. 608-632-2017. dvonruden@wisconsinfarmersunion.com. Crawford, Grant, Iowa, Rock, Green, Lafayette, Richland, and Vernon Counties. Darin serves as President of the Wisconsin Farmers Union Board of Directors and the Wisconsin Farmers Union Foundation. He also serves on The National

Farmers Union

FARMERS UNION YOUTH CAMP ABOUT OUR CAMP Generations of families have spent time each summer at Kamp Kenwood. In the 1940s, Wisconsin Farmers Union President Ken Hones began advocating for leadership training for farm boys and girls, believing that education was the cornerstone of a better future for rural communities.

MEAT PROCESSING

But for several years, Wisconsin Farmers Union has heard rising concerns from farmers about meat processing capacity challenges statewide. The lack of processing capacity is a stumbling block that hinders farmers from growing to meet consumer demand. Farmers throughout the state are reporting processing wait times as far as a

year or two out

RURAL VOICES

Rural VOICES CONTACTS. Team Lead Lauren Langworthy - llangworthy@wisconsinfarmersunion.com. Organizing Coordinator Bill Hogseth - bhogseth@wisconsinfarmersunion.com. Policy Coordinator Bobbi Wilson - bwilson@wisconsinfarmersunion.com. Communications & Media Tommy Enright - tenright@wisconsinfarmersunion.com. FAIR MAPS | WI FARMERS UNION Fair maps would cut the confusion and lead to more robust dialogue between elected officials and voters. UNNECESSARY EXPENSE — Partisan political maps have resulted in expensive court battles at taxpayer expense. Rather than drawing fair, nonpartisan districts, the state has spent over $4 million to defend the current gerrymandered maps.

KAMP KENWOOD

Built on the shores of Lake Wissota through volunteer labor by members of Wisconsin Farmers Union over 50 years ago, Kamp Kenwood was named in honor of former WFU President Ken Hones. Wisconsin Farmers Union held the official dedication for Kamp Kenwood on Saturday, October 6, 1951. During his dedication remarks, National Farmers Union CHAPTERS | WI FARMERS UNION CHAPTERS. Questions about WFU Chapters? Contact Membership & Education Organizer Kirsten Slaughter at 608-514-2031 or kslaughter@wisconsinfarmersunion.com. CONVENTION | WI FARMERS UNION Contact Bobbi Wilson bwilson@wisconsinfarmersunion.com or 608-234-374 for the recording of the meeting and/or a full list of resolutions that were submitted by the chapters for 2021. Dec 15 - Deadline for WFU board and NFU delegate candidates to submit bios for January WFU News. Jan 9 - County presidents meet to review proposed policy. FOUNDATION | WI FARMERS UNION To donate to WFU Foundation via check, contact us at info@wisconsinfarmersunion.com. To make a donation online, click the button below. The Foundation is able to facilitate planned giving and endowment opportunities and has been the recipient of many contributions from our members, partnering cooperatives and general friends of Wisconsin Farmers Union.

MEAT PROCESSING

But for several years, Wisconsin Farmers Union has heard rising concerns from farmers about meat processing capacity challenges statewide. The lack of processing capacity is a stumbling block that hinders farmers from growing to meet consumer demand. Farmers throughout the state are reporting processing wait times as far as a

year or two out

EVENTS | WI FARMERS UNION United to Grow Family Agriculture. © 2021 by Wisconsin Farmers Union.

RURAL VOICES

Rural VOICES CONTACTS. Team Lead Lauren Langworthy - llangworthy@wisconsinfarmersunion.com. Organizing Coordinator Bill Hogseth - bhogseth@wisconsinfarmersunion.com. Policy Coordinator Bobbi Wilson - bwilson@wisconsinfarmersunion.com. Communications & Media Tommy Enright - tenright@wisconsinfarmersunion.com.

NEW MEMBER SIGNUP

For best compatibility, Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are recommended. You may also download, print, & mail in a hard copy. EMPLOYMENT | WI FARMERS UNION The Wisconsin Farmers Union prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, family/parental status, age, disability, socio-economic or military status, in any of its activities or operations.

KAMP KENWOOD

WFU's Kamp Kenwood offers annual summer camps and is available for family gatherings, weddings, corporate retreats, and more! It sits on 23 pristine acres of forested land punctuated by beautiful Lake Wissota, making it the ideal spot for people from all across the

Midwest to

FARMER-LABOR PODCAST The Farmer-Labor podcast explores power in the farm economy: how farmers build it, how workers build it, and why they need to continue

to work together.

HOME | WI FARMERS UNIONWHO WE ARENEWS & EVENTSMEMBERSHIPKAMP KENWOODFOUNDATIONOUR SHARED VALUES Wisconsin Farmers Union, a member-driven organization, is committed to enhancing the quality of life for family farmers, rural communities, and all people through educational opportunities, cooperative endeavors, and civic engagement. MEMBERSHIP | WI FARMERS UNION Our Special Orders of Business include: Click below to see our membership choices, where you can impact local organizing and action along with 2,200 other families who are members in our 28 state chapters. For more information about membership, contact our state office at info@wisconsinfarmersunion.com. or 715-723-5561.

MEMBER BENEFITS

Member Benefits . Education Programs & Member Events. WFU provides learning opportunities and programs to members about the rural issues that matter to our family farms and small towns. FOUNDATION | WI FARMERS UNION To donate to WFU Foundation via check, contact us at info@wisconsinfarmersunion.com. To make a donation online, click the button below. The Foundation is able to facilitate planned giving and endowment opportunities and has been the recipient of many contributions from our members, partnering cooperatives and general friends of Wisconsin Farmers Union.

BOARD & STAFF

District 5, President. Term: 2008-2022. Westby, WI. 608-632-2017. dvonruden@wisconsinfarmersunion.com. Crawford, Grant, Iowa, Rock, Green, Lafayette, Richland, and Vernon Counties. Darin serves as President of the Wisconsin Farmers Union Board of Directors and the Wisconsin Farmers Union Foundation. He also serves on The National

Farmers Union

FARMERS UNION YOUTH CAMP ABOUT OUR CAMP Generations of families have spent time each summer at Kamp Kenwood. In the 1940s, Wisconsin Farmers Union President Ken Hones began advocating for leadership training for farm boys and girls, believing that education was the cornerstone of a better future for rural communities.

MEAT PROCESSING

But for several years, Wisconsin Farmers Union has heard rising concerns from farmers about meat processing capacity challenges statewide. The lack of processing capacity is a stumbling block that hinders farmers from growing to meet consumer demand. Farmers throughout the state are reporting processing wait times as far as a

year or two out

RURAL VOICES

Rural VOICES CONTACTS. Team Lead Lauren Langworthy - llangworthy@wisconsinfarmersunion.com. Organizing Coordinator Bill Hogseth - bhogseth@wisconsinfarmersunion.com. Policy Coordinator Bobbi Wilson - bwilson@wisconsinfarmersunion.com. Communications & Media Tommy Enright - tenright@wisconsinfarmersunion.com. FAIR MAPS | WI FARMERS UNION Fair maps would cut the confusion and lead to more robust dialogue between elected officials and voters. UNNECESSARY EXPENSE — Partisan political maps have resulted in expensive court battles at taxpayer expense. Rather than drawing fair, nonpartisan districts, the state has spent over $4 million to defend the current gerrymandered maps.

KAMP KENWOOD

Built on the shores of Lake Wissota through volunteer labor by members of Wisconsin Farmers Union over 50 years ago, Kamp Kenwood was named in honor of former WFU President Ken Hones. Wisconsin Farmers Union held the official dedication for Kamp Kenwood on Saturday, October 6, 1951. During his dedication remarks, National Farmers Union HOME | WI FARMERS UNIONWHO WE ARENEWS & EVENTSMEMBERSHIPKAMP KENWOODFOUNDATIONOUR SHARED VALUES Wisconsin Farmers Union, a member-driven organization, is committed to enhancing the quality of life for family farmers, rural communities, and all people through educational opportunities, cooperative endeavors, and civic engagement. MEMBERSHIP | WI FARMERS UNION Our Special Orders of Business include: Click below to see our membership choices, where you can impact local organizing and action along with 2,200 other families who are members in our 28 state chapters. For more information about membership, contact our state office at info@wisconsinfarmersunion.com. or 715-723-5561.

MEMBER BENEFITS

Member Benefits . Education Programs & Member Events. WFU provides learning opportunities and programs to members about the rural issues that matter to our family farms and small towns. FOUNDATION | WI FARMERS UNION To donate to WFU Foundation via check, contact us at info@wisconsinfarmersunion.com. To make a donation online, click the button below. The Foundation is able to facilitate planned giving and endowment opportunities and has been the recipient of many contributions from our members, partnering cooperatives and general friends of Wisconsin Farmers Union.

BOARD & STAFF

District 5, President. Term: 2008-2022. Westby, WI. 608-632-2017. dvonruden@wisconsinfarmersunion.com. Crawford, Grant, Iowa, Rock, Green, Lafayette, Richland, and Vernon Counties. Darin serves as President of the Wisconsin Farmers Union Board of Directors and the Wisconsin Farmers Union Foundation. He also serves on The National

Farmers Union

FARMERS UNION YOUTH CAMP ABOUT OUR CAMP Generations of families have spent time each summer at Kamp Kenwood. In the 1940s, Wisconsin Farmers Union President Ken Hones began advocating for leadership training for farm boys and girls, believing that education was the cornerstone of a better future for rural communities.

MEAT PROCESSING

But for several years, Wisconsin Farmers Union has heard rising concerns from farmers about meat processing capacity challenges statewide. The lack of processing capacity is a stumbling block that hinders farmers from growing to meet consumer demand. Farmers throughout the state are reporting processing wait times as far as a

year or two out

RURAL VOICES

Rural VOICES CONTACTS. Team Lead Lauren Langworthy - llangworthy@wisconsinfarmersunion.com. Organizing Coordinator Bill Hogseth - bhogseth@wisconsinfarmersunion.com. Policy Coordinator Bobbi Wilson - bwilson@wisconsinfarmersunion.com. Communications & Media Tommy Enright - tenright@wisconsinfarmersunion.com. FAIR MAPS | WI FARMERS UNION Fair maps would cut the confusion and lead to more robust dialogue between elected officials and voters. UNNECESSARY EXPENSE — Partisan political maps have resulted in expensive court battles at taxpayer expense. Rather than drawing fair, nonpartisan districts, the state has spent over $4 million to defend the current gerrymandered maps.

KAMP KENWOOD

Built on the shores of Lake Wissota through volunteer labor by members of Wisconsin Farmers Union over 50 years ago, Kamp Kenwood was named in honor of former WFU President Ken Hones. Wisconsin Farmers Union held the official dedication for Kamp Kenwood on Saturday, October 6, 1951. During his dedication remarks, National Farmers Union CHAPTERS | WI FARMERS UNION CHAPTERS. Questions about WFU Chapters? Contact Membership & Education Organizer Kirsten Slaughter at 608-514-2031 or kslaughter@wisconsinfarmersunion.com. CONVENTION | WI FARMERS UNION Contact Bobbi Wilson bwilson@wisconsinfarmersunion.com or 608-234-374 for the recording of the meeting and/or a full list of resolutions that were submitted by the chapters for 2021. Dec 15 - Deadline for WFU board and NFU delegate candidates to submit bios for January WFU News. Jan 9 - County presidents meet to review proposed policy. FOUNDATION | WI FARMERS UNION To donate to WFU Foundation via check, contact us at info@wisconsinfarmersunion.com. To make a donation online, click the button below. The Foundation is able to facilitate planned giving and endowment opportunities and has been the recipient of many contributions from our members, partnering cooperatives and general friends of Wisconsin Farmers Union.

MEAT PROCESSING

But for several years, Wisconsin Farmers Union has heard rising concerns from farmers about meat processing capacity challenges statewide. The lack of processing capacity is a stumbling block that hinders farmers from growing to meet consumer demand. Farmers throughout the state are reporting processing wait times as far as a

year or two out

EVENTS | WI FARMERS UNION United to Grow Family Agriculture. © 2021 by Wisconsin Farmers Union.

RURAL VOICES

Rural VOICES CONTACTS. Team Lead Lauren Langworthy - llangworthy@wisconsinfarmersunion.com. Organizing Coordinator Bill Hogseth - bhogseth@wisconsinfarmersunion.com. Policy Coordinator Bobbi Wilson - bwilson@wisconsinfarmersunion.com. Communications & Media Tommy Enright - tenright@wisconsinfarmersunion.com.

NEW MEMBER SIGNUP

For best compatibility, Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are recommended. You may also download, print, & mail in a hard copy. EMPLOYMENT | WI FARMERS UNION The Wisconsin Farmers Union prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, family/parental status, age, disability, socio-economic or military status, in any of its activities or operations.

KAMP KENWOOD

WFU's Kamp Kenwood offers annual summer camps and is available for family gatherings, weddings, corporate retreats, and more! It sits on 23 pristine acres of forested land punctuated by beautiful Lake Wissota, making it the ideal spot for people from all across the

Midwest to

FARMER-LABOR PODCAST The Farmer-Labor podcast explores power in the farm economy: how farmers build it, how workers build it, and why they need to continue

to work together.

HOME | WI FARMERS UNIONWHO WE ARENEWS & EVENTSMEMBERSHIPKAMP KENWOODFOUNDATIONOUR SHARED VALUES Wisconsin Farmers Union, a member-driven organization, is committed to enhancing the quality of life for family farmers, rural communities, and all people through educational opportunities, cooperative endeavors, and civic engagement. MEMBERSHIP | WI FARMERS UNION Our Special Orders of Business include: Click below to see our membership choices, where you can impact local organizing and action along with 2,200 other families who are members in our 28 state chapters. For more information about membership, contact our state office at info@wisconsinfarmersunion.com. or 715-723-5561.

MEMBER BENEFITS

Member Benefits . Education Programs & Member Events. WFU provides learning opportunities and programs to members about the rural issues that matter to our family farms and small towns.

WI STATE BUDGET

WFU 2021-2023 Budget Priorities. Increased staffing for monitoring and oversight of large livestock facilities. Provide grants and loans for new and expanded processing facilities. Increase meat inspection staff at DATCP to accommodate growth in processing. Support education and apprenticeship programs to train new butchers.

BOARD & STAFF

District 5, President. Term: 2008-2022. Westby, WI. 608-632-2017. dvonruden@wisconsinfarmersunion.com. Crawford, Grant, Iowa, Rock, Green, Lafayette, Richland, and Vernon Counties. Darin serves as President of the Wisconsin Farmers Union Board of Directors and the Wisconsin Farmers Union Foundation. He also serves on The National

Farmers Union

FARMERS UNION YOUTH CAMP ABOUT OUR CAMP Generations of families have spent time each summer at Kamp Kenwood. In the 1940s, Wisconsin Farmers Union President Ken Hones began advocating for leadership training for farm boys and girls, believing that education was the cornerstone of a better future for rural communities.

MEAT PROCESSING

But for several years, Wisconsin Farmers Union has heard rising concerns from farmers about meat processing capacity challenges statewide. The lack of processing capacity is a stumbling block that hinders farmers from growing to meet consumer demand. Farmers throughout the state are reporting processing wait times as far as a

year or two out

RURAL VOICES

Rural VOICES CONTACTS. Team Lead Lauren Langworthy - llangworthy@wisconsinfarmersunion.com. Organizing Coordinator Bill Hogseth - bhogseth@wisconsinfarmersunion.com. Policy Coordinator Bobbi Wilson - bwilson@wisconsinfarmersunion.com. Communications & Media Tommy Enright - tenright@wisconsinfarmersunion.com. FAIR MAPS | WI FARMERS UNION Fair maps would cut the confusion and lead to more robust dialogue between elected officials and voters. UNNECESSARY EXPENSE — Partisan political maps have resulted in expensive court battles at taxpayer expense. Rather than drawing fair, nonpartisan districts, the state has spent over $4 million to defend the current gerrymandered maps. FOOD SOVEREIGNTY EMPOWERS, RESTORES CULTURAL CONNECTIONS by Adam Yarish, WFU Communications Intern Stresses caused by the Covid-19 pandemic have revealed many weaknesses in the food system – from farm closures, meat processing plant shutdowns, to barren grocery store shelves – however, issues of food insecurity have long plagued Indigenous communities across the United States. The symptoms of which

have been further

HOME | WI FARMERS UNIONWHO WE ARENEWS & EVENTSMEMBERSHIPKAMP KENWOODFOUNDATIONOUR SHARED VALUES Wisconsin Farmers Union, a member-driven organization, is committed to enhancing the quality of life for family farmers, rural communities, and all people through educational opportunities, cooperative endeavors, and civic engagement. MEMBERSHIP | WI FARMERS UNION Our Special Orders of Business include: Click below to see our membership choices, where you can impact local organizing and action along with 2,200 other families who are members in our 28 state chapters. For more information about membership, contact our state office at info@wisconsinfarmersunion.com. or 715-723-5561.

MEMBER BENEFITS

Member Benefits . Education Programs & Member Events. WFU provides learning opportunities and programs to members about the rural issues that matter to our family farms and small towns.

WI STATE BUDGET

WFU 2021-2023 Budget Priorities. Increased staffing for monitoring and oversight of large livestock facilities. Provide grants and loans for new and expanded processing facilities. Increase meat inspection staff at DATCP to accommodate growth in processing. Support education and apprenticeship programs to train new butchers.

BOARD & STAFF

District 5, President. Term: 2008-2022. Westby, WI. 608-632-2017. dvonruden@wisconsinfarmersunion.com. Crawford, Grant, Iowa, Rock, Green, Lafayette, Richland, and Vernon Counties. Darin serves as President of the Wisconsin Farmers Union Board of Directors and the Wisconsin Farmers Union Foundation. He also serves on The National

Farmers Union

FARMERS UNION YOUTH CAMP ABOUT OUR CAMP Generations of families have spent time each summer at Kamp Kenwood. In the 1940s, Wisconsin Farmers Union President Ken Hones began advocating for leadership training for farm boys and girls, believing that education was the cornerstone of a better future for rural communities.

MEAT PROCESSING

But for several years, Wisconsin Farmers Union has heard rising concerns from farmers about meat processing capacity challenges statewide. The lack of processing capacity is a stumbling block that hinders farmers from growing to meet consumer demand. Farmers throughout the state are reporting processing wait times as far as a

year or two out

RURAL VOICES

Rural VOICES CONTACTS. Team Lead Lauren Langworthy - llangworthy@wisconsinfarmersunion.com. Organizing Coordinator Bill Hogseth - bhogseth@wisconsinfarmersunion.com. Policy Coordinator Bobbi Wilson - bwilson@wisconsinfarmersunion.com. Communications & Media Tommy Enright - tenright@wisconsinfarmersunion.com. FAIR MAPS | WI FARMERS UNION Fair maps would cut the confusion and lead to more robust dialogue between elected officials and voters. UNNECESSARY EXPENSE — Partisan political maps have resulted in expensive court battles at taxpayer expense. Rather than drawing fair, nonpartisan districts, the state has spent over $4 million to defend the current gerrymandered maps. FOOD SOVEREIGNTY EMPOWERS, RESTORES CULTURAL CONNECTIONS by Adam Yarish, WFU Communications Intern Stresses caused by the Covid-19 pandemic have revealed many weaknesses in the food system – from farm closures, meat processing plant shutdowns, to barren grocery store shelves – however, issues of food insecurity have long plagued Indigenous communities across the United States. The symptoms of which

have been further

CONVENTION | WI FARMERS UNION Contact Bobbi Wilson bwilson@wisconsinfarmersunion.com or 608-234-374 for the recording of the meeting and/or a full list of resolutions that were submitted by the chapters for 2021. Dec 15 - Deadline for WFU board and NFU delegate candidates to submit bios for January WFU News. Jan 9 - County presidents meet to review proposed policy. FARMERS UNION YOUTH CAMP ABOUT OUR CAMP Generations of families have spent time each summer at Kamp Kenwood. In the 1940s, Wisconsin Farmers Union President Ken Hones began advocating for leadership training for farm boys and girls, believing that education was the cornerstone of a better future for rural communities. FOUNDATION | WI FARMERS UNION To donate to WFU Foundation via check, contact us at info@wisconsinfarmersunion.com. To make a donation online, click the button below. The Foundation is able to facilitate planned giving and endowment opportunities and has been the recipient of many contributions from our members, partnering cooperatives and general friends of Wisconsin Farmers Union.

NEW MEMBER SIGNUP

For best compatibility, Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are recommended. You may also download, print, & mail in a hard copy. PODCASTS | WI FARMERS UNION PODCASTS. Wisconsin Farmers Union has produced two podcasts over the last several years. Follow the links below or find them on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. The Farmer-Labor Podcast explores power in the farm economy: how farmers build it, how workers build it, and why they need to continue to work together. The farm-labor alliance in the

United

RURAL VOICES

Rural VOICES CONTACTS. Team Lead Lauren Langworthy - llangworthy@wisconsinfarmersunion.com. Organizing Coordinator Bill Hogseth - bhogseth@wisconsinfarmersunion.com. Policy Coordinator Bobbi Wilson - bwilson@wisconsinfarmersunion.com. Communications & Media Tommy Enright - tenright@wisconsinfarmersunion.com. HOME | WI FARMERS UNION Wisconsin Farmers Union, a member-driven organization, is committed to enhancing the quality of life for family farmers, rural communities, and all people through educational opportunities, cooperative endeavors, and civic engagement. FARMER-LABOR PODCAST The Farmer-Labor podcast explores power in the farm economy: how farmers build it, how workers build it, and why they need to continue

to work together.

MONOPOLY POWER

Solutions. Enforce existing antitrust laws. Break up existing monopolies - breaking up corporate giants will spur innovation, restore competition in the marketplace, and rein in political corruption. Block new mergers - we need to halt mega-mergers that threaten our economic security and democracy. Re-balance the power between corporations and

KAMP KENWOOD

Built on the shores of Lake Wissota through volunteer labor by members of Wisconsin Farmers Union over 50 years ago, Kamp Kenwood was named in honor of former WFU President Ken Hones. Wisconsin Farmers Union held the official dedication for Kamp Kenwood on Saturday, October 6, 1951. During his dedication remarks, National Farmers Union HOME | WI FARMERS UNIONWHO WE ARENEWS & EVENTSMEMBERSHIPKAMP KENWOODFOUNDATIONOUR SHARED VALUES Wisconsin Farmers Union, a member-driven organization, is committed to enhancing the quality of life for family farmers, rural communities, and all people through educational opportunities, cooperative endeavors, and civic engagement. MEMBERSHIP | WI FARMERS UNION Our Special Orders of Business include: Click below to see our membership choices, where you can impact local organizing and action along with 2,200 other families who are members in our 28 state chapters. For more information about membership, contact our state office at info@wisconsinfarmersunion.com. or 715-723-5561.

MEMBER BENEFITS

Member Benefits . Education Programs & Member Events. WFU provides learning opportunities and programs to members about the rural issues that matter to our family farms and small towns. FOUNDATION | WI FARMERS UNION To donate to WFU Foundation via check, contact us at info@wisconsinfarmersunion.com. To make a donation online, click the button below. The Foundation is able to facilitate planned giving and endowment opportunities and has been the recipient of many contributions from our members, partnering cooperatives and general friends of Wisconsin Farmers Union.

BOARD & STAFF

District 5, President. Term: 2008-2022. Westby, WI. 608-632-2017. dvonruden@wisconsinfarmersunion.com. Crawford, Grant, Iowa, Rock, Green, Lafayette, Richland, and Vernon Counties. Darin serves as President of the Wisconsin Farmers Union Board of Directors and the Wisconsin Farmers Union Foundation. He also serves on The National

Farmers Union

MEAT PROCESSING

But for several years, Wisconsin Farmers Union has heard rising concerns from farmers about meat processing capacity challenges statewide. The lack of processing capacity is a stumbling block that hinders farmers from growing to meet consumer demand. Farmers throughout the state are reporting processing wait times as far as a

year or two out

RURAL VOICES

Rural VOICES CONTACTS. Team Lead Lauren Langworthy - llangworthy@wisconsinfarmersunion.com. Organizing Coordinator Bill Hogseth - bhogseth@wisconsinfarmersunion.com. Policy Coordinator Bobbi Wilson - bwilson@wisconsinfarmersunion.com. Communications & Media Tommy Enright - tenright@wisconsinfarmersunion.com. FAIR MAPS | WI FARMERS UNION Fair maps would cut the confusion and lead to more robust dialogue between elected officials and voters. UNNECESSARY EXPENSE — Partisan political maps have resulted in expensive court battles at taxpayer expense. Rather than drawing fair, nonpartisan districts, the state has spent over $4 million to defend the current gerrymandered maps. FOOD SOVEREIGNTY EMPOWERS, RESTORES CULTURAL CONNECTIONS by Adam Yarish, WFU Communications Intern Stresses caused by the Covid-19 pandemic have revealed many weaknesses in the food system – from farm closures, meat processing plant shutdowns, to barren grocery store shelves – however, issues of food insecurity have long plagued Indigenous communities across the United States. The symptoms of which

have been further

KAMP KENWOOD

Built on the shores of Lake Wissota through volunteer labor by members of Wisconsin Farmers Union over 50 years ago, Kamp Kenwood was named in honor of former WFU President Ken Hones. Wisconsin Farmers Union held the official dedication for Kamp Kenwood on Saturday, October 6, 1951. During his dedication remarks, National Farmers Union HOME | WI FARMERS UNIONWHO WE ARENEWS & EVENTSMEMBERSHIPKAMP KENWOODFOUNDATIONOUR SHARED VALUES Wisconsin Farmers Union, a member-driven organization, is committed to enhancing the quality of life for family farmers, rural communities, and all people through educational opportunities, cooperative endeavors, and civic engagement. MEMBERSHIP | WI FARMERS UNION Our Special Orders of Business include: Click below to see our membership choices, where you can impact local organizing and action along with 2,200 other families who are members in our 28 state chapters. For more information about membership, contact our state office at info@wisconsinfarmersunion.com. or 715-723-5561.

MEMBER BENEFITS

Member Benefits . Education Programs & Member Events. WFU provides learning opportunities and programs to members about the rural issues that matter to our family farms and small towns. FOUNDATION | WI FARMERS UNION To donate to WFU Foundation via check, contact us at info@wisconsinfarmersunion.com. To make a donation online, click the button below. The Foundation is able to facilitate planned giving and endowment opportunities and has been the recipient of many contributions from our members, partnering cooperatives and general friends of Wisconsin Farmers Union.

BOARD & STAFF

District 5, President. Term: 2008-2022. Westby, WI. 608-632-2017. dvonruden@wisconsinfarmersunion.com. Crawford, Grant, Iowa, Rock, Green, Lafayette, Richland, and Vernon Counties. Darin serves as President of the Wisconsin Farmers Union Board of Directors and the Wisconsin Farmers Union Foundation. He also serves on The National

Farmers Union

MEAT PROCESSING

But for several years, Wisconsin Farmers Union has heard rising concerns from farmers about meat processing capacity challenges statewide. The lack of processing capacity is a stumbling block that hinders farmers from growing to meet consumer demand. Farmers throughout the state are reporting processing wait times as far as a

year or two out

RURAL VOICES

Rural VOICES CONTACTS. Team Lead Lauren Langworthy - llangworthy@wisconsinfarmersunion.com. Organizing Coordinator Bill Hogseth - bhogseth@wisconsinfarmersunion.com. Policy Coordinator Bobbi Wilson - bwilson@wisconsinfarmersunion.com. Communications & Media Tommy Enright - tenright@wisconsinfarmersunion.com. FAIR MAPS | WI FARMERS UNION Fair maps would cut the confusion and lead to more robust dialogue between elected officials and voters. UNNECESSARY EXPENSE — Partisan political maps have resulted in expensive court battles at taxpayer expense. Rather than drawing fair, nonpartisan districts, the state has spent over $4 million to defend the current gerrymandered maps. FOOD SOVEREIGNTY EMPOWERS, RESTORES CULTURAL CONNECTIONS by Adam Yarish, WFU Communications Intern Stresses caused by the Covid-19 pandemic have revealed many weaknesses in the food system – from farm closures, meat processing plant shutdowns, to barren grocery store shelves – however, issues of food insecurity have long plagued Indigenous communities across the United States. The symptoms of which

have been further

KAMP KENWOOD

Built on the shores of Lake Wissota through volunteer labor by members of Wisconsin Farmers Union over 50 years ago, Kamp Kenwood was named in honor of former WFU President Ken Hones. Wisconsin Farmers Union held the official dedication for Kamp Kenwood on Saturday, October 6, 1951. During his dedication remarks, National Farmers Union CHAPTERS | WI FARMERS UNION CHAPTERS. Questions about WFU Chapters? Contact Membership & Education Organizer Kirsten Slaughter at 608-514-2031 or kslaughter@wisconsinfarmersunion.com. CONVENTION | WI FARMERS UNION Contact Bobbi Wilson bwilson@wisconsinfarmersunion.com or 608-234-374 for the recording of the meeting and/or a full list of resolutions that were submitted by the chapters for 2021. Dec 15 - Deadline for WFU board and NFU delegate candidates to submit bios for January WFU News. Jan 9 - County presidents meet to review proposed policy.

MEAT PROCESSING

But for several years, Wisconsin Farmers Union has heard rising concerns from farmers about meat processing capacity challenges statewide. The lack of processing capacity is a stumbling block that hinders farmers from growing to meet consumer demand. Farmers throughout the state are reporting processing wait times as far as a

year or two out

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RURAL VOICES

Rural VOICES CONTACTS. Team Lead Lauren Langworthy - llangworthy@wisconsinfarmersunion.com. Organizing Coordinator Bill Hogseth - bhogseth@wisconsinfarmersunion.com. Policy Coordinator Bobbi Wilson - bwilson@wisconsinfarmersunion.com. Communications & Media Tommy Enright - tenright@wisconsinfarmersunion.com. PODCASTS | WI FARMERS UNION PODCASTS. Wisconsin Farmers Union has produced two podcasts over the last several years. Follow the links below or find them on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. The Farmer-Labor Podcast explores power in the farm economy: how farmers build it, how workers build it, and why they need to continue to work together. The farm-labor alliance in the

United

EMPLOYMENT | WI FARMERS UNION The Wisconsin Farmers Union prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, family/parental status, age, disability, socio-economic or military status, in any of its activities or operations.

NEW MEMBER SIGNUP

For best compatibility, Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are recommended. You may also download, print, & mail in a hard copy.

KAMP KENWOOD

WFU's Kamp Kenwood offers annual summer camps and is available for family gatherings, weddings, corporate retreats, and more! It sits on 23 pristine acres of forested land punctuated by beautiful Lake Wissota, making it the ideal spot for people from all across the

Midwest to

FARMER-LABOR PODCAST The Farmer-Labor podcast explores power in the farm economy: how farmers build it, how workers build it, and why they need to continue

to work together.

HOME | WI FARMERS UNIONWHO WE ARENEWS & EVENTSMEMBERSHIPKAMP KENWOODFOUNDATIONOUR SHARED VALUES Wisconsin Farmers Union, a member-driven organization, is committed to enhancing the quality of life for family farmers, rural communities, and all people through educational opportunities, cooperative endeavors, and civic engagement. MEMBERSHIP | WI FARMERS UNION Our Special Orders of Business include: Click below to see our membership choices, where you can impact local organizing and action along with 2,200 other families who are members in our 28 state chapters. For more information about membership, contact our state office at info@wisconsinfarmersunion.com. or 715-723-5561.

MEMBER BENEFITS

Member Benefits . Education Programs & Member Events. WFU provides learning opportunities and programs to members about the rural issues that matter to our family farms and small towns. FOUNDATION | WI FARMERS UNION To donate to WFU Foundation via check, contact us at info@wisconsinfarmersunion.com. To make a donation online, click the button below. The Foundation is able to facilitate planned giving and endowment opportunities and has been the recipient of many contributions from our members, partnering cooperatives and general friends of Wisconsin Farmers Union.

BOARD & STAFF

District 5, President. Term: 2008-2022. Westby, WI. 608-632-2017. dvonruden@wisconsinfarmersunion.com. Crawford, Grant, Iowa, Rock, Green, Lafayette, Richland, and Vernon Counties. Darin serves as President of the Wisconsin Farmers Union Board of Directors and the Wisconsin Farmers Union Foundation. He also serves on The National

Farmers Union

MEAT PROCESSING

But for several years, Wisconsin Farmers Union has heard rising concerns from farmers about meat processing capacity challenges statewide. The lack of processing capacity is a stumbling block that hinders farmers from growing to meet consumer demand. Farmers throughout the state are reporting processing wait times as far as a

year or two out

NEW MEMBER SIGNUP

For best compatibility, Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are recommended. You may also download, print, & mail in a hard copy.

RURAL VOICES

Rural VOICES CONTACTS. Team Lead Lauren Langworthy - llangworthy@wisconsinfarmersunion.com. Organizing Coordinator Bill Hogseth - bhogseth@wisconsinfarmersunion.com. Policy Coordinator Bobbi Wilson - bwilson@wisconsinfarmersunion.com. Communications & Media Tommy Enright - tenright@wisconsinfarmersunion.com. FAIR MAPS | WI FARMERS UNION Fair maps would cut the confusion and lead to more robust dialogue between elected officials and voters. UNNECESSARY EXPENSE — Partisan political maps have resulted in expensive court battles at taxpayer expense. Rather than drawing fair, nonpartisan districts, the state has spent over $4 million to defend the current gerrymandered maps.

KAMP KENWOOD

Built on the shores of Lake Wissota through volunteer labor by members of Wisconsin Farmers Union over 50 years ago, Kamp Kenwood was named in honor of former WFU President Ken Hones. Wisconsin Farmers Union held the official dedication for Kamp Kenwood on Saturday, October 6, 1951. During his dedication remarks, National Farmers Union HOME | WI FARMERS UNIONWHO WE ARENEWS & EVENTSMEMBERSHIPKAMP KENWOODFOUNDATIONOUR SHARED VALUES Wisconsin Farmers Union, a member-driven organization, is committed to enhancing the quality of life for family farmers, rural communities, and all people through educational opportunities, cooperative endeavors, and civic engagement. MEMBERSHIP | WI FARMERS UNION Our Special Orders of Business include: Click below to see our membership choices, where you can impact local organizing and action along with 2,200 other families who are members in our 28 state chapters. For more information about membership, contact our state office at info@wisconsinfarmersunion.com. or 715-723-5561.

MEMBER BENEFITS

Member Benefits . Education Programs & Member Events. WFU provides learning opportunities and programs to members about the rural issues that matter to our family farms and small towns. FOUNDATION | WI FARMERS UNION To donate to WFU Foundation via check, contact us at info@wisconsinfarmersunion.com. To make a donation online, click the button below. The Foundation is able to facilitate planned giving and endowment opportunities and has been the recipient of many contributions from our members, partnering cooperatives and general friends of Wisconsin Farmers Union.

BOARD & STAFF

District 5, President. Term: 2008-2022. Westby, WI. 608-632-2017. dvonruden@wisconsinfarmersunion.com. Crawford, Grant, Iowa, Rock, Green, Lafayette, Richland, and Vernon Counties. Darin serves as President of the Wisconsin Farmers Union Board of Directors and the Wisconsin Farmers Union Foundation. He also serves on The National

Farmers Union

MEAT PROCESSING

But for several years, Wisconsin Farmers Union has heard rising concerns from farmers about meat processing capacity challenges statewide. The lack of processing capacity is a stumbling block that hinders farmers from growing to meet consumer demand. Farmers throughout the state are reporting processing wait times as far as a

year or two out

NEW MEMBER SIGNUP

For best compatibility, Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are recommended. You may also download, print, & mail in a hard copy.

RURAL VOICES

Rural VOICES CONTACTS. Team Lead Lauren Langworthy - llangworthy@wisconsinfarmersunion.com. Organizing Coordinator Bill Hogseth - bhogseth@wisconsinfarmersunion.com. Policy Coordinator Bobbi Wilson - bwilson@wisconsinfarmersunion.com. Communications & Media Tommy Enright - tenright@wisconsinfarmersunion.com. FAIR MAPS | WI FARMERS UNION Fair maps would cut the confusion and lead to more robust dialogue between elected officials and voters. UNNECESSARY EXPENSE — Partisan political maps have resulted in expensive court battles at taxpayer expense. Rather than drawing fair, nonpartisan districts, the state has spent over $4 million to defend the current gerrymandered maps.

KAMP KENWOOD

Built on the shores of Lake Wissota through volunteer labor by members of Wisconsin Farmers Union over 50 years ago, Kamp Kenwood was named in honor of former WFU President Ken Hones. Wisconsin Farmers Union held the official dedication for Kamp Kenwood on Saturday, October 6, 1951. During his dedication remarks, National Farmers Union CHAPTERS | WI FARMERS UNION CHAPTERS. Questions about WFU Chapters? Contact Membership & Education Organizer Kirsten Slaughter at 608-514-2031 or kslaughter@wisconsinfarmersunion.com. FOUNDATION | WI FARMERS UNION To donate to WFU Foundation via check, contact us at info@wisconsinfarmersunion.com. To make a donation online, click the button below. The Foundation is able to facilitate planned giving and endowment opportunities and has been the recipient of many contributions from our members, partnering cooperatives and general friends of Wisconsin Farmers Union. CONVENTION | WI FARMERS UNION Contact Bobbi Wilson bwilson@wisconsinfarmersunion.com or 608-234-374 for the recording of the meeting and/or a full list of resolutions that were submitted by the chapters for 2021. Dec 15 - Deadline for WFU board and NFU delegate candidates to submit bios for January WFU News. Jan 9 - County presidents meet to review proposed policy.

MEAT PROCESSING

But for several years, Wisconsin Farmers Union has heard rising concerns from farmers about meat processing capacity challenges statewide. The lack of processing capacity is a stumbling block that hinders farmers from growing to meet consumer demand. Farmers throughout the state are reporting processing wait times as far as a

year or two out

FARMERS UNION YOUTH CAMP ABOUT OUR CAMP Generations of families have spent time each summer at Kamp Kenwood. In the 1940s, Wisconsin Farmers Union President Ken Hones began advocating for leadership training for farm boys and girls, believing that education was the cornerstone of a better future for rural communities. PODCASTS | WI FARMERS UNION PODCASTS. Wisconsin Farmers Union has produced two podcasts over the last several years. Follow the links below or find them on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. The Farmer-Labor Podcast explores power in the farm economy: how farmers build it, how workers build it, and why they need to continue to work together. The farm-labor alliance in the

United

RURAL VOICES

Rural VOICES CONTACTS. Team Lead Lauren Langworthy - llangworthy@wisconsinfarmersunion.com. Organizing Coordinator Bill Hogseth - bhogseth@wisconsinfarmersunion.com. Policy Coordinator Bobbi Wilson - bwilson@wisconsinfarmersunion.com. Communications & Media Tommy Enright - tenright@wisconsinfarmersunion.com.

MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL

Be sure to use the same email address you have listed on your WFU membership. . For best compatibility, Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are recommended. . If you have questions about renewals or would like a renewal link emailed to you, contact our state office at info@wisconsinfarmersunion.com or 715-723-5561. Member Database.

KAMP KENWOOD

WFU's Kamp Kenwood offers annual summer camps and is available for family gatherings, weddings, corporate retreats, and more! It sits on 23 pristine acres of forested land punctuated by beautiful Lake Wissota, making it the ideal spot for people from all across the

Midwest to

FARMER-LABOR PODCAST The Farmer-Labor podcast explores power in the farm economy: how farmers build it, how workers build it, and why they need to continue

to work together.

HOME | WI FARMERS UNIONWHO WE ARENEWS & EVENTSMEMBERSHIPKAMP KENWOODFOUNDATIONOUR SHARED VALUES Wisconsin Farmers Union, a member-driven organization, is committed to enhancing the quality of life for family farmers, rural communities, and all people through educational opportunities, cooperative endeavors, and civic engagement. MEMBERSHIP | WI FARMERS UNION Our Special Orders of Business include: Click below to see our membership choices, where you can impact local organizing and action along with 2,200 other families who are members in our 28 state chapters. For more information about membership, contact our state office at info@wisconsinfarmersunion.com. or 715-723-5561.

MEMBER BENEFITS

Member Benefits . Education Programs & Member Events. WFU provides learning opportunities and programs to members about the rural issues that matter to our family farms and small towns. FOUNDATION | WI FARMERS UNION To donate to WFU Foundation via check, contact us at info@wisconsinfarmersunion.com. To make a donation online, click the button below. The Foundation is able to facilitate planned giving and endowment opportunities and has been the recipient of many contributions from our members, partnering cooperatives and general friends of Wisconsin Farmers Union.

BOARD & STAFF

District 5, President. Term: 2008-2022. Westby, WI. 608-632-2017. dvonruden@wisconsinfarmersunion.com. Crawford, Grant, Iowa, Rock, Green, Lafayette, Richland, and Vernon Counties. Darin serves as President of the Wisconsin Farmers Union Board of Directors and the Wisconsin Farmers Union Foundation. He also serves on The National

Farmers Union

MEAT PROCESSING

But for several years, Wisconsin Farmers Union has heard rising concerns from farmers about meat processing capacity challenges statewide. The lack of processing capacity is a stumbling block that hinders farmers from growing to meet consumer demand. Farmers throughout the state are reporting processing wait times as far as a

year or two out

NEW MEMBER SIGNUP

For best compatibility, Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are recommended. You may also download, print, & mail in a hard copy.

RURAL VOICES

Rural VOICES CONTACTS. Team Lead Lauren Langworthy - llangworthy@wisconsinfarmersunion.com. Organizing Coordinator Bill Hogseth - bhogseth@wisconsinfarmersunion.com. Policy Coordinator Bobbi Wilson - bwilson@wisconsinfarmersunion.com. Communications & Media Tommy Enright - tenright@wisconsinfarmersunion.com. FAIR MAPS | WI FARMERS UNION Fair maps would cut the confusion and lead to more robust dialogue between elected officials and voters. UNNECESSARY EXPENSE — Partisan political maps have resulted in expensive court battles at taxpayer expense. Rather than drawing fair, nonpartisan districts, the state has spent over $4 million to defend the current gerrymandered maps.

KAMP KENWOOD

Built on the shores of Lake Wissota through volunteer labor by members of Wisconsin Farmers Union over 50 years ago, Kamp Kenwood was named in honor of former WFU President Ken Hones. Wisconsin Farmers Union held the official dedication for Kamp Kenwood on Saturday, October 6, 1951. During his dedication remarks, National Farmers Union HOME | WI FARMERS UNIONWHO WE ARENEWS & EVENTSMEMBERSHIPKAMP KENWOODFOUNDATIONOUR SHARED VALUES Wisconsin Farmers Union, a member-driven organization, is committed to enhancing the quality of life for family farmers, rural communities, and all people through educational opportunities, cooperative endeavors, and civic engagement. MEMBERSHIP | WI FARMERS UNION Our Special Orders of Business include: Click below to see our membership choices, where you can impact local organizing and action along with 2,200 other families who are members in our 28 state chapters. For more information about membership, contact our state office at info@wisconsinfarmersunion.com. or 715-723-5561.

MEMBER BENEFITS

Member Benefits . Education Programs & Member Events. WFU provides learning opportunities and programs to members about the rural issues that matter to our family farms and small towns. FOUNDATION | WI FARMERS UNION To donate to WFU Foundation via check, contact us at info@wisconsinfarmersunion.com. To make a donation online, click the button below. The Foundation is able to facilitate planned giving and endowment opportunities and has been the recipient of many contributions from our members, partnering cooperatives and general friends of Wisconsin Farmers Union.

BOARD & STAFF

District 5, President. Term: 2008-2022. Westby, WI. 608-632-2017. dvonruden@wisconsinfarmersunion.com. Crawford, Grant, Iowa, Rock, Green, Lafayette, Richland, and Vernon Counties. Darin serves as President of the Wisconsin Farmers Union Board of Directors and the Wisconsin Farmers Union Foundation. He also serves on The National

Farmers Union

MEAT PROCESSING

But for several years, Wisconsin Farmers Union has heard rising concerns from farmers about meat processing capacity challenges statewide. The lack of processing capacity is a stumbling block that hinders farmers from growing to meet consumer demand. Farmers throughout the state are reporting processing wait times as far as a

year or two out

NEW MEMBER SIGNUP

For best compatibility, Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are recommended. You may also download, print, & mail in a hard copy.

RURAL VOICES

Rural VOICES CONTACTS. Team Lead Lauren Langworthy - llangworthy@wisconsinfarmersunion.com. Organizing Coordinator Bill Hogseth - bhogseth@wisconsinfarmersunion.com. Policy Coordinator Bobbi Wilson - bwilson@wisconsinfarmersunion.com. Communications & Media Tommy Enright - tenright@wisconsinfarmersunion.com. FAIR MAPS | WI FARMERS UNION Fair maps would cut the confusion and lead to more robust dialogue between elected officials and voters. UNNECESSARY EXPENSE — Partisan political maps have resulted in expensive court battles at taxpayer expense. Rather than drawing fair, nonpartisan districts, the state has spent over $4 million to defend the current gerrymandered maps.

KAMP KENWOOD

Built on the shores of Lake Wissota through volunteer labor by members of Wisconsin Farmers Union over 50 years ago, Kamp Kenwood was named in honor of former WFU President Ken Hones. Wisconsin Farmers Union held the official dedication for Kamp Kenwood on Saturday, October 6, 1951. During his dedication remarks, National Farmers Union CHAPTERS | WI FARMERS UNION CHAPTERS. Questions about WFU Chapters? Contact Membership & Education Organizer Kirsten Slaughter at 608-514-2031 or kslaughter@wisconsinfarmersunion.com. FOUNDATION | WI FARMERS UNION To donate to WFU Foundation via check, contact us at info@wisconsinfarmersunion.com. To make a donation online, click the button below. The Foundation is able to facilitate planned giving and endowment opportunities and has been the recipient of many contributions from our members, partnering cooperatives and general friends of Wisconsin Farmers Union. CONVENTION | WI FARMERS UNION Contact Bobbi Wilson bwilson@wisconsinfarmersunion.com or 608-234-374 for the recording of the meeting and/or a full list of resolutions that were submitted by the chapters for 2021. Dec 15 - Deadline for WFU board and NFU delegate candidates to submit bios for January WFU News. Jan 9 - County presidents meet to review proposed policy.

MEAT PROCESSING

But for several years, Wisconsin Farmers Union has heard rising concerns from farmers about meat processing capacity challenges statewide. The lack of processing capacity is a stumbling block that hinders farmers from growing to meet consumer demand. Farmers throughout the state are reporting processing wait times as far as a

year or two out

FARMERS UNION YOUTH CAMP ABOUT OUR CAMP Generations of families have spent time each summer at Kamp Kenwood. In the 1940s, Wisconsin Farmers Union President Ken Hones began advocating for leadership training for farm boys and girls, believing that education was the cornerstone of a better future for rural communities. PODCASTS | WI FARMERS UNION PODCASTS. Wisconsin Farmers Union has produced two podcasts over the last several years. Follow the links below or find them on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. The Farmer-Labor Podcast explores power in the farm economy: how farmers build it, how workers build it, and why they need to continue to work together. The farm-labor alliance in the

United

RURAL VOICES

Rural VOICES CONTACTS. Team Lead Lauren Langworthy - llangworthy@wisconsinfarmersunion.com. Organizing Coordinator Bill Hogseth - bhogseth@wisconsinfarmersunion.com. Policy Coordinator Bobbi Wilson - bwilson@wisconsinfarmersunion.com. Communications & Media Tommy Enright - tenright@wisconsinfarmersunion.com.

MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL

Be sure to use the same email address you have listed on your WFU membership. . For best compatibility, Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are recommended. . If you have questions about renewals or would like a renewal link emailed to you, contact our state office at info@wisconsinfarmersunion.com or 715-723-5561. Member Database.

KAMP KENWOOD

WFU's Kamp Kenwood offers annual summer camps and is available for family gatherings, weddings, corporate retreats, and more! It sits on 23 pristine acres of forested land punctuated by beautiful Lake Wissota, making it the ideal spot for people from all across the

Midwest to

FARMER-LABOR PODCAST The Farmer-Labor podcast explores power in the farm economy: how farmers build it, how workers build it, and why they need to continue

to work together.

HOME | WI FARMERS UNIONWHO WE ARENEWS & EVENTSMEMBERSHIPKAMP KENWOODFOUNDATIONOUR SHARED VALUES Wisconsin Farmers Union, a member-driven organization, is committed to enhancing the quality of life for family farmers, rural communities, and all people through educational opportunities, cooperative endeavors, and civic engagement. MEMBERSHIP | WI FARMERS UNION Our Special Orders of Business include: Click below to see our membership choices, where you can impact local organizing and action along with 2,200 other families who are members in our 28 state chapters. For more information about membership, contact our state office at info@wisconsinfarmersunion.com. or 715-723-5561.

MEMBER BENEFITS

Member Benefits . Education Programs & Member Events. WFU provides learning opportunities and programs to members about the rural issues that matter to our family farms and small towns. FOUNDATION | WI FARMERS UNIONWISCONSIN FARMERS UNION CONVENTIONWISCONSIN FARMERS UNION STAFFWISCONSIN DAIRY FARMERS IN

TROUBLE

To donate to WFU Foundation via check, contact us at info@wisconsinfarmersunion.com. To make a donation online, click the button below. The Foundation is able to facilitate planned giving and endowment opportunities and has been the recipient of many contributions from our members, partnering cooperatives and general friends of Wisconsin Farmers Union.

BOARD & STAFF

District 5, President. Term: 2008-2022. Westby, WI. 608-632-2017. dvonruden@wisconsinfarmersunion.com. Crawford, Grant, Iowa, Rock, Green, Lafayette, Richland, and Vernon Counties. Darin serves as President of the Wisconsin Farmers Union Board of Directors and the Wisconsin Farmers Union Foundation. He also serves on The National

Farmers Union

MEAT PROCESSING

But for several years, Wisconsin Farmers Union has heard rising concerns from farmers about meat processing capacity challenges statewide. The lack of processing capacity is a stumbling block that hinders farmers from growing to meet consumer demand. Farmers throughout the state are reporting processing wait times as far as a

year or two out

NEW MEMBER SIGNUP

For best compatibility, Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are recommended. You may also download, print, & mail in a hard copy.

RURAL VOICES

Rural VOICES CONTACTS. Team Lead Lauren Langworthy - llangworthy@wisconsinfarmersunion.com. Organizing Coordinator Bill Hogseth - bhogseth@wisconsinfarmersunion.com. Policy Coordinator Bobbi Wilson - bwilson@wisconsinfarmersunion.com. Communications & Media Tommy Enright - tenright@wisconsinfarmersunion.com. FAIR MAPS | WI FARMERS UNIONWISCONSIN FAIR MAPS COALITIONFAIR MAPS REFERENDUM IN WISCONSINBROWN COUNTY FAIR MAPS REFERENDUMWI FAIR MAPS REFERENDUMWISCONSIN FARMERS UNIONWISCONSIN FAIR MAPS COMMISSION Fair maps would cut the confusion and lead to more robust dialogue between elected officials and voters. UNNECESSARY EXPENSE — Partisan political maps have resulted in expensive court battles at taxpayer expense. Rather than drawing fair, nonpartisan districts, the state has spent over $4 million to defend the current gerrymandered maps.

KAMP KENWOOD

Built on the shores of Lake Wissota through volunteer labor by members of Wisconsin Farmers Union over 50 years ago, Kamp Kenwood was named in honor of former WFU President Ken Hones. Wisconsin Farmers Union held the official dedication for Kamp Kenwood on Saturday, October 6, 1951. During his dedication remarks, National Farmers Union HOME | WI FARMERS UNIONWHO WE ARENEWS & EVENTSMEMBERSHIPKAMP KENWOODFOUNDATIONOUR SHARED VALUES Wisconsin Farmers Union, a member-driven organization, is committed to enhancing the quality of life for family farmers, rural communities, and all people through educational opportunities, cooperative endeavors, and civic engagement. MEMBERSHIP | WI FARMERS UNION Our Special Orders of Business include: Click below to see our membership choices, where you can impact local organizing and action along with 2,200 other families who are members in our 28 state chapters. For more information about membership, contact our state office at info@wisconsinfarmersunion.com. or 715-723-5561.

MEMBER BENEFITS

Member Benefits . Education Programs & Member Events. WFU provides learning opportunities and programs to members about the rural issues that matter to our family farms and small towns. FOUNDATION | WI FARMERS UNIONWISCONSIN FARMERS UNION CONVENTIONWISCONSIN FARMERS UNION STAFFWISCONSIN DAIRY FARMERS IN

TROUBLE

To donate to WFU Foundation via check, contact us at info@wisconsinfarmersunion.com. To make a donation online, click the button below. The Foundation is able to facilitate planned giving and endowment opportunities and has been the recipient of many contributions from our members, partnering cooperatives and general friends of Wisconsin Farmers Union.

BOARD & STAFF

District 5, President. Term: 2008-2022. Westby, WI. 608-632-2017. dvonruden@wisconsinfarmersunion.com. Crawford, Grant, Iowa, Rock, Green, Lafayette, Richland, and Vernon Counties. Darin serves as President of the Wisconsin Farmers Union Board of Directors and the Wisconsin Farmers Union Foundation. He also serves on The National

Farmers Union

MEAT PROCESSING

But for several years, Wisconsin Farmers Union has heard rising concerns from farmers about meat processing capacity challenges statewide. The lack of processing capacity is a stumbling block that hinders farmers from growing to meet consumer demand. Farmers throughout the state are reporting processing wait times as far as a

year or two out

NEW MEMBER SIGNUP

For best compatibility, Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are recommended. You may also download, print, & mail in a hard copy.

RURAL VOICES

Rural VOICES CONTACTS. Team Lead Lauren Langworthy - llangworthy@wisconsinfarmersunion.com. Organizing Coordinator Bill Hogseth - bhogseth@wisconsinfarmersunion.com. Policy Coordinator Bobbi Wilson - bwilson@wisconsinfarmersunion.com. Communications & Media Tommy Enright - tenright@wisconsinfarmersunion.com. FAIR MAPS | WI FARMERS UNIONWISCONSIN FAIR MAPS COALITIONFAIR MAPS REFERENDUM IN WISCONSINBROWN COUNTY FAIR MAPS REFERENDUMWI FAIR MAPS REFERENDUMWISCONSIN FARMERS UNIONWISCONSIN FAIR MAPS COMMISSION Fair maps would cut the confusion and lead to more robust dialogue between elected officials and voters. UNNECESSARY EXPENSE — Partisan political maps have resulted in expensive court battles at taxpayer expense. Rather than drawing fair, nonpartisan districts, the state has spent over $4 million to defend the current gerrymandered maps.

KAMP KENWOOD

Built on the shores of Lake Wissota through volunteer labor by members of Wisconsin Farmers Union over 50 years ago, Kamp Kenwood was named in honor of former WFU President Ken Hones. Wisconsin Farmers Union held the official dedication for Kamp Kenwood on Saturday, October 6, 1951. During his dedication remarks, National Farmers Union CHAPTERS | WI FARMERS UNION CHAPTERS. Questions about WFU Chapters? Contact Membership & Education Organizer Kirsten Slaughter at 608-514-2031 or kslaughter@wisconsinfarmersunion.com. FOUNDATION | WI FARMERS UNION To donate to WFU Foundation via check, contact us at info@wisconsinfarmersunion.com. To make a donation online, click the button below. The Foundation is able to facilitate planned giving and endowment opportunities and has been the recipient of many contributions from our members, partnering cooperatives and general friends of Wisconsin Farmers Union. CONVENTION | WI FARMERS UNION Contact Bobbi Wilson bwilson@wisconsinfarmersunion.com or 608-234-374 for the recording of the meeting and/or a full list of resolutions that were submitted by the chapters for 2021. Dec 15 - Deadline for WFU board and NFU delegate candidates to submit bios for January WFU News. Jan 9 - County presidents meet to review proposed policy.

MEAT PROCESSING

But for several years, Wisconsin Farmers Union has heard rising concerns from farmers about meat processing capacity challenges statewide. The lack of processing capacity is a stumbling block that hinders farmers from growing to meet consumer demand. Farmers throughout the state are reporting processing wait times as far as a

year or two out

FARMERS UNION YOUTH CAMP ABOUT OUR CAMP Generations of families have spent time each summer at Kamp Kenwood. In the 1940s, Wisconsin Farmers Union President Ken Hones began advocating for leadership training for farm boys and girls, believing that education was the cornerstone of a better future for rural communities. PODCASTS | WI FARMERS UNION PODCASTS. Wisconsin Farmers Union has produced two podcasts over the last several years. Follow the links below or find them on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. The Farmer-Labor Podcast explores power in the farm economy: how farmers build it, how workers build it, and why they need to continue to work together. The farm-labor alliance in the

United

RURAL VOICES

Rural VOICES CONTACTS. Team Lead Lauren Langworthy - llangworthy@wisconsinfarmersunion.com. Organizing Coordinator Bill Hogseth - bhogseth@wisconsinfarmersunion.com. Policy Coordinator Bobbi Wilson - bwilson@wisconsinfarmersunion.com. Communications & Media Tommy Enright - tenright@wisconsinfarmersunion.com.

MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL

Be sure to use the same email address you have listed on your WFU membership. . For best compatibility, Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are recommended. . If you have questions about renewals or would like a renewal link emailed to you, contact our state office at info@wisconsinfarmersunion.com or 715-723-5561. Member Database.

KAMP KENWOOD

WFU's Kamp Kenwood offers annual summer camps and is available for family gatherings, weddings, corporate retreats, and more! It sits on 23 pristine acres of forested land punctuated by beautiful Lake Wissota, making it the ideal spot for people from all across the

Midwest to

FARMER-LABOR PODCAST The Farmer-Labor podcast explores power in the farm economy: how farmers build it, how workers build it, and why they need to continue

to work together.

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Farmer-Labor Podcast Wisconsin Farmers Union is very excited to announce that we've launched a new resource for anyone seeking to learn more about how farming and labor intersect! The Farmer-Labor Podcast is an educational, documentary-style series that explores power in the farm economy: how farmers build it, how workers build it, and why they need to continue to work together. Available on Spotify

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Apple Podcasts

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Wisconsin Farmers Union Hiring Membership Coordinators, Camp Staff, & Rural Organizers

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WFU is currently seeking applicants for two Regional Membership Coordinators and Rural Organizers. Read more on our employment page.

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Download Membership Coordinator description.

(Apply by May 25th)

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Download Rural Organizer description.

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