WFU Convention is Dec. 8-10th in Wisconsin Dells

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Wisconsin Farmers Union will host its 93rd State Convention Dec. 8-10th at Chula Vista Resort in Wisconsin Dells. Over 200 farmers and rural advocates are expected to gather for the weekend of networking, educational speakers, and grassroots policymaking.

CONVENTION HIGHLIGHTS:

Friday, December 8th

Noon to 4:30PM – Groundswell: Navigating the Nexus of Groundwater, Agriculture, and Conservation. The convention weekend kicks off at noon on Friday, Dec. 8th with a pre-conference Groundswell event, “Navigating the Nexus of Groundwater, Agriculture, and Conservation.” Jim VandenBrook will provide a keynote address.
6-9PM – Networking Night & Live Auction: Come connection with farmers from throughout the state for a relaxed evening social and join in the fun as we raise funds to provide camp scholarships for WFU’s Kamp Kenwood.

Saturday, December 9th

9:45AM WFU Presidential Address by Darin Von Ruden
10:55-12:15AM – Workshops: A Farm Bill For All, Sarah Carden. Infrastructure and Rural Revitalization, Beth Haskovec
12:15-1:15PM – Awards Banquet honoring members and rural champions
1:15-2:15PM – Policy Discussion
2:15-3:30PM – Workshops: Diversifying Farm Profits Panel. Dairy Policy & Economics, Leonard Polzin
3:45-5:00PM – Policy Discussion
6:00PM Convention Banquet
7:00PM – Convention Keynote: Zephyr Teachout will be speaking about antitrust and monopoly power
8:30PM – Networking social with live music by Uncommon Denominator

Sunday, December 11th

9:00AM –Policy Discussion resumes
12:00PM – Board Election Results Announced, Lunch, Policy Discussion resumes (anticipated wrap-up around 1pm)

Interviews available with WFU staff and workshop speakers. Contact WFU Communications Director Tommy Enright at 715-563-2169 or tenright@wisconsinfarmersunion.com with any questions or to arrange for individual interviews.

Wisconsin Farmers Union is a member-driven organization committed to enhancing the quality of life for family farmers, rural communities and all citizens through educational opportunities, cooperative endeavors and civic engagement.