Education
Scholarships
Thank you for your interest in Rocky Mountain Farmers Union and its scholarship program. In 2009, RMFU will award close to $10,000 in higher education scholarships. Each scholarship has different application forms and deadlines. Click on the titles below for specific guidelines.
» RMFU application
» Hubert K. Seymour application
» Stanley Moore application
RMFU Awards 2009 Scholarships
Summer Leadership Camps, Bailey, Colo.
For more than 60 years, youth ages 7-18, have been developing leadership skills, self-confidence and learning cooperation by attending RMFU Leadership Camps at the Farmers Union Education Center in Bailey, Colorado. Along with learning important life-skills in a fun and educational setting, the campers take part in theme-nights, recreational activities and field trips. RMFU has a proven track record as a camp that enables children to be themselves, make lasting friendships and learn leadership skills in a fun way.
In 2009, there are three grade-specific camps; June 9-12: Junior Camp (completed grades 2-4); June 15-19: Senior Camp (completed grades 8-12); June 22-26: Middle Camp (completed grades 5-7). For more information, click on the links below or call RMFU’s education director, Jennifer Luitjens Bahr 303.752.5800.
» Camp Information
» Staff Application
Youth Leaders
RMFU has a proud history of providing quality educational and leadership opportunities to its youth. This is possible because of the dedicated youth leaders and education directors within the counties. The youth leaders help plan and conduct education activities in local communities, coordinate local speech contests, conduct youth recognition nights, sign-up summer campers and encourage youth to apply for scholarship opportunities. The youth leaders and education directors are the first link in RMFU’s education program.
Youth Completion Awards
Farmers Union youth who complete four activities at the state or local level in a year earn the Youth Completion Award. Youth may start earning their awards when they are in 1st grade and continue until they have graduated from high school. The Torchbearer Award is the highest honor bestowed upon youth who participate in the Farmers Union youth program. The award is presented to those who have completed five years of senior youth work. Torchbearers are honored annually at the RMFU convention.
Senior Youth Advisory Council
The RMFU Senior Youth Advisory Council (SYAC) represents youth throughout Colorado, New Mexico and Wyoming. The SYAC is elected by their peers at the previous year’s Senior Leadership Camp in Bailey, Colo. The SYAC assist with details at the RMFU annual convention and help plan the following year’s summer camps.
Work & Fun Shops
Many counties hold county-sponsored “Work & Fun” shops throughout the year. They serve to introduce the Farmers Union educational program to youth throughout the tri-state region (Colorado, New Mexico, Wyoming). Youth “Work & Fun” shops form the basis of the Farmers Union youth program with classes offered for all ages. The aim of the program is threefold: To build a better world for all; to build a prosperous family farm agriculture structure; and, to build a stronger Farmers Union.
All-States Leadership Camp
Every summer, youth ages 17-22 from throughout the United States, travel to the Farmers Union Education Center in Bailey, Colo., to spend a week at the All-States Leadership Camp. The week-long learning experience is centered on leadership development. Youth participate in a variety of activities that emphasize the value of good citizenship, political and community activism, the power of one person to make a difference in the world as well as working together through organizations to achieve common goals. RMFU youth need to achieve two years of completion work. Look for information early next year on the 2008 camp!
Farmers Union Fun Page
In conjunction with our newly redesigned Union Farmer, you will be able to find activities and correspondence curriculum here on a monthly basis that is based on a central theme. In each edition of the Union Farmer we will give a brief introduction of the theme and provide a few fun activities. For more activities and projects that are age-specific you can click the icons in the brown bar below. Also, for youth that are not a part of an active county education program or if you miss a day class or activity and need to make it up to achieve your yearly award, you can complete the lesson plan and submit it to your county youth leader or the RMFU education director. This month our theme is “Fueling the Future.” It is a look into renewable energy and energy conservation. Each of us has an important role in making sure our energy is safe, reliable and will be available for future generations.
» Grades 6-8
» Grades 9-12
» Grades 1-5 (two pages)
» Union Farmer Fun Page Answers
Contact Us
For more information on RMFU’s educational opportunities and programs contact Jennifer Luitjens Bahr, director of education/organization development, at 303.752.5800 or via e-mail.