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Workshop encourages leadership in local communities

On December 7th, Wisconsin Farmers Union will host a virtual workshop to demystify the process and encourage those who care about family farms and resilient local economies to consider candidacy in local and county races this spring

PUBLISHED ON November 21, 2021

Wisconsin Farmers Union is pleased to welcome Julie Keown-Bomar as executive director. (Courtesy of WFU)
Wisconsin Farmers Union is pleased to welcome Julie Keown-Bomar as executive director. (Courtesy of WFU)
"Change begins at the local level, and ordinary people can make a difference," notes WFU Executive Director Julie Keown-Bomar. "The process of running for local office can seem intimidating, but we have wonderful members throughout the state who are making a positive impact on Wisconsin through civic engagement. Local townships, city councils, and school and county boards are struggling to fill seats and are especially lacking voices that can reason together and develop good policy. Our communities need elected officials with Farmers Union values more than ever before." (Courtesy of WFU)

CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis. โ€” Elected officials serve as the voice of the people. But the process of running for office can seem daunting, deterring good candidates from stepping into leadership. On December 7th, Wisconsin Farmers Union will host a virtual workshop to demystify the process and encourage those who care about family farms and resilient local economies to consider candidacy in local and county races this spring.

“Change begins at the local level, and ordinary people can make a difference,” notes WFU Executive Director Julie Keown-Bomar. “The process of running for local office can seem intimidating, but we have wonderful members throughout the state who are making a positive impact on Wisconsin through civic engagement. Local townships, city councils, and school and county boards are struggling to fill seats and are especially lacking voices that can reason together and develop good policy. Our communities need elected officials with Farmers Union values more than ever before.”

The event will feature Ben Stepanek from Wisconsin Progress and a panel of Farmers Union members including Ken Schmitt, Colfax, Chippewa County Board; Kriss Marion, Blanchardville, Lafayette County Board; and Jen Schmitz, Cashton, Monroe County Board. Hear stories and receive feedback from these inspiring farmers who have successfully run for office.

The training will offer a crash course in campaign planning for local candidates, including the basics of getting ready to run, connecting with voters, and fundraising.

This virtual event will run from 7-8:30pm and is free for WFU members or $30 for nonmembers, (fee includes a one-year membership to the family farm organization). RSVP today at wisconsinfarmersunion.com/events.

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. Learn more at www.wisconsinfarmersunion.com.

โ€” Wisconsin Farmers Union

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