2024 NFU Women's Leadership Conference Scholarship

WISCONSIN FARMERS UNION SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

117 W. Spring Street, Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin 54729

NATIONAL FARMERS UNION WOMEN’S CONFERENCE 

November 7-9, 2024
San Antonio, TX


 Wisconsin Farmers Union is offering scholarships for members to attend the National Farmers Union Women’s Conference, set for November 7-9 in San Antonio, TX.  You can find more information about Women's Conference here: www.eventcreate.com/e/nfuwomensconference 

 

WFU scholarships cover registration and select other costs. First-time attendees are preferred, but all interested members are welcome to apply. Please indicate on the scholarship if you have attended previously. A limited number of scholarships are available. Women's Conference is exclusive to Farmers Union members. Not a member yet? Join today!  

The WFU Board of Directors has set the number of scholarships and the total reimbursement limit for Wisconsin Farmers Union members to attend and participate in the National Farmers Union Women's Conference. The limit of reimbursable participant support by WFU for this year is $1,000 per participant with 4 scholarships available. 

Selected Participant Expectations: 

  • Participate in a pre-event program orientation conference call.
  • Attend all meetings scheduled on the agenda, including evening gatherings. 
  • Regarding reimbursement, participants should: 
    • Reserve and pay for travel to conference and lodging. 
    • Pay for any meals not included in the conference agenda, including meals while traveling.
    • Give a report of your experience: in person at county/local meetings, WFU Emerging Leaders, and/or in writing (blog post, newsletter article, etc. The WFU communications teams can assist you with this). 
    • Encourage others in your county or local to attend in the future. 
    • Keep track of expenses and promptly send receipts to the state office within 30 days of the event. *Reimbursement may take up to four (4) weeks after submission of receipts. Total reimbursement is limited to $1,000. *

November 7-9, 2024

San Antonio, TX

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Scholarship Application Contact Information

Scholarship Application Essay Questions

Please share a paragraph or two about yourself, your farm (if applicable), and what drew you to Farmers Union.

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WFU Code of Conduct

Wisconsin Farmers Union’s code of conduct acts to strengthen the WFU community and uplift our organizational values to everyone, from members and staff, to board members and partners. This code of conduct is WFU’s commitment to ethical conduct and it also serves as a tool to mitigate risk and demonstrate a good faith effort to prevent illegal or unethical acts in our WFU community. 


 By selecting yes to this document, you agree to abide by WFU principles and values in order to:

Foster a Culture of Integrity:

  • Create an environment that is free of discrimination and unlawful harassment.  Actions, words, jokes, or comments based on an individual’s sex, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender expression, age, religion, or any other legally protected characteristic will not be tolerated.
  • Raise concerns and make reports without fear of reprisal
  • Present oneself in a professional manner through speech, grooming, appropriate attire, and public image
  • To not bully, fight or threaten other people
  • Respect other’s time by being punctual and following through with requests and assignments 
  • Refrain from public intoxication and illegal drug use
  • Seek to listen and respect other’s views 

Yes, I agree to follow the WFU Code of Conduct
No, I do not agree

Wisconsin Farmers Union’s code of conduct acts to strengthen the WFU community and uplift our organizational values to everyone, from members and staff, to board members and partners. This code of conduct is WFU’s commitment to ethical conduct and it also serves as a tool to mitigate risk and demonstrate a good faith effort to prevent illegal or unethical acts in our WFU community. 


 By selecting yes to this document, you agree to abide by WFU principles and values in order to:

Safeguard our Resources, Information and Privacy:

  • Safeguard and protect company-owned or member-owned property
  • Protect the privacy of WFU members not share information without their approval
  • Account for all expenses according to the policies outlined in WFU instructions and manuals
  • Speak as a representative of WFU only if authorized

Yes, I agree to follow the WFU Code of Conduct
No, I do not agree.

Wisconsin Farmers Union’s code of conduct acts to strengthen the WFU community and uplift our organizational values to everyone, from members and staff, to board members and partners. This code of conduct is WFU’s commitment to ethical conduct and it also serves as a tool to mitigate risk and demonstrate a good faith effort to prevent illegal or unethical acts in our WFU community. 


 By selecting yes to this document, you agree to abide by WFU principles and values in order to:

Uphold the Law:

  • Avoid real and potential conflicts of interest
  • Follow rules and codes established by communities, including public laws as well as rules set by establishments

Yes, I agree to follow the WFU Code of Conduct
No, I do not agree