Education
Minnesota Farmers Union is dedicated to providing educational programs for all ages. From our summer Leadership Camps to the New Leader Academy, we have opportunities everyone can enjoy.
Preparing Future Farmers and Leaders
We start teaching children at a young age about agriculture and the cooperative movement, so they can grow into strong adult MFU members. Our programs exist to help members make a difference for family farmers and rural Minnesotans for the rest of their lives.
Education Goals
Participation in our education programs provides members with the opportunity to learn and practice a variety of different skills that we believe hold value for our communities. Our goal is to see that our participants learn and experience the following skills:
How MFU can help you
- Leadership skills
- Social responsibility and political activism
- Cooperative principles
- Consensus-building and team problem-solving
- Tolerance and resilience
Legislation
Legislation
We help family farmers and communities find their place in the legislative process.
Cooperation
Cooperation
We know that our members are better together, so we emphasize cooperation and collaboration in our programs.
Education
Education
We understand the importance of learning and teaching everyone about the impacts of Minnesota agriculture.
Education Programs
Ready to find out which education program is right for you? Take a look at these exciting opportunities that we have to offer:
Leadership Camp
Our summer overnight Leadership Camps are a great way for kids to engage with the core priorities of Minnesota Farmers Union – legislation, cooperation, and education. We fill our days with group activities & lessons and spend the evenings enjoying theme nights, camp games & our nightly campfire. We welcome all youth ages 8-18 who are interested in joining us for a fun-filled week of camp!
New Leader Academy
New Leader Academy
The New Leader Academy is the premier adult leadership education program for members who want to get more involved in Minnesota Farmers Union at the local, state, and national level.
Scholarships
Scholarships
We are proud to provide scholarship opportunities for high school and college students that have ties to Farmers Union.
Torchbearers
Torchbearers
The Torchbearer Award is given to exceptional graduates of our leadership camps each year and is the highest honor available to participants in our youth education programs.
Supporting 4-H and FFA
Supporting 4-H and FFA
We are strong supporters of Minnesota 4-H & Minnesota FFA and believe in their efforts to engage Minnesota youth in agriculture and leadership building opportunities.
National Farmers Union Education Programs
National Farmers Union provides even more opportunities for members to get involved at the local, state, and national level with programs & conferences that focus on agriculture, leadership skills, and collaboration between Farmers Union states.