Fellows Application

We welcome both husband and wife to participate in the Fellows Program. Please indicate whether one or both of you will be committed to the program. RMFU will only provide expenses for participants.

Who is applying?(Required)

Spouse will participate as a Fellow

Spouse will not participate as a Fellow

Name

First Last

Home Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

County(Required)

Phone(Required)

Email(Required)

Birthdate(Required)

Profession

Spouse's Information

Name

First Last

Phone

Birthdate

Profession

Children

Children names & ages (if applicable)

Click the Circle+ to add another child.

First Name

Last Name

Age

Tell us about you

1. Are you a current Farmers Union member?(Required)

Yes

2. Please describe your involvement (past or current) with Farmers Union, community organizations, groups, or businesses.(Required)

3. How did you hear about the RMFU Fellows Program?(Required)

4a. Are you or have you ever been a member of a cooperative?(Required)

Yes

4b. If yes, please describe you involvement with a cooperative.

5a. What type of operation/business do you have?(Required)

Select all that apply:

Grain Farming (wheat, corn, soybeans, etc.)

Dairy

Cattle

Poultry

Fruit

Farmers Market Retail

Vegetable Farming

Other (explain other in space below)

5b. Other

If you selected Other as your type of operation/business, please describe in the space provided.

5c. Please describe your operation/business.

6. What areas would you like to see included in the Fellows Program? Please include suggestions for speakers, topics, tours, etc.(Required)

Essay Question

Please write an essay addressing the following questions? 1. Please describe your involvement with agriculture? 2. What would you like to gain personally and professionally from participation in the RMFU Fellows Program? 3. Why should I be selected for the RMFU Fellows Program? 4. Where do I envision my business operation in the next 5-10 years?

Upload your essay(Required)

Submit your essay by browsing to its saved location. Ensure the file name is in the bar and continue completing the form. Your essay should be one to three pages, typed, and double spaced. Upload your MS Word (docx), Adobe PDF, or rich text format (RTF) document here.

Max. file size: 50 MB.

References

Please list two references.

Reference 1 Name:

First Last

Phone(Required)

Email(Required)

Reference 2 Name:

First Last

Phone(Required)

Email(Required)

Signature(Required)

Date(Required)

Spouse's Signature(Required)

Date(Required)

Save & Continue

You may need to come back to the application and complete it – in this case, click the Save and Continue Link below – you will then be prompted to add in your email address (you may have to scroll down) and you will receive an email with a link to get back where you left off. IF YOU DO NOT ENTER YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS – YOU WILL HAVE TO START THE APPLICATION OVER.

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