State District Director Elections

Background 

The supreme authority of the Wisconsin Farmers Union is vested in grassroots membership, either by referendum vote or by delegates in convention. The responsibility for administration of policies and programs of the cooperative is vested in an elected Board of Directors subject to the provisions of the bylaws and of resolutions adopted at the annual convention. The Board of Directors is composed of WFU members who are elected to their positions. Eight Directors represent each of the geographic districts and one is an at-large statewide representative. All are elected by delegates to the Wisconsin Farmers Union annual Convention and they have three year terms. 

This year, we will be electing board directors for 

  • District 2 - Dunn, Pepin, Pierce, and St. Croix Counties 
  • District 6 -  Adams, Columbia, Green Lake, Juneau, Marathon, Marquette, Portage, Sauk, Waupaca, Waushara, and Wood Counties
  • District 7 - Dane, Jefferson, Kenosha, Racine, and Walworth Counties

Expectations for Board Members 

Required to attend and be prepared for: 

  • Quarterly board meetings range from one to two days in length (at various locations) 
  • Occasional teleconference or videoconference meetings 
  • Any standing/general committee meetings to which the Board Member has been assigned or volunteered to join 
  • Ad-hoc committees (determined as needed and assigned by the WFU President) 
  • State Convention and its appropriate committees 

Regularly attend and participate in: 

  • National Farmers Union Convention 
  • Fly-ins to lobby in Washington D.C. 
  • Board development workshops and trainings 
  • Chapter meetings within your district 
  • County/County-local presidents’ meetings
  • State legislative or regulatory hearings 
  • Wisconsin Farmers Union state lobby day 

Voluntarily represent WFU at external events: 

  • Including but not limited to
    • Wisconsin Agriculture Outlook Forum
    • Discovery Farms Wisconsin
    • DATCP Advisory Boards 
    • USDA’s Advisory Committee on Beginning Farmers and Ranchers
    • Presentations on agriculture related topics
  • Media interviews, panels and discussions 
  • For more information see: WFU Board Responsibilities and Policies Booklet 

Compensation

It is the policy of Wisconsin Farmers Union to reimburse Directors for ordinary and necessary expenses while they are engaged in authorized cooperative business. All Directors can receive travel reimbursement and a per diem as outlined in the Board Responsibilities and Policies Booklet. The Board President is compensated a salary for their duties associated with Wisconsin Farmers Union, National Farmers Union and Farmers Union Enterprises/Farmers Union Industries.


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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:

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

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.