NFU Advocacy Training
Join us on April 21 & 22 in Washington, DC!
Apply now for the Farmers Union Next Generation Advocacy Training program! Advocacy Training is a free program for members ages 21-45, bringing young and beginning farmers and ranchers to Washington to build their advocacy and communication skills. Through speaker sessions and engaging activities, participants will assemble resources about leadership, storytelling, civic engagement, and public speaking.
Digital applications must be submitted through the "Apply Now" button by 11:59 pm ET on April 1, 2026. Please note that a current resume, no longer than one page, should be uploaded in the designated field on the final page of this webform prior to submission. The other application questions can be found below.
If price is an issue, please contact [email protected]
Advocacy Training is a Farmers Union Next Generation Program.
NextGen is a comprehensive, unified suite of programming, events and development that will serve young, beginning, and early-career farmers and ranchers. NextGen is NFU’s premier opportunity for Farmers Union members ages 21 to 45 to ensure that the future of family agriculture is prepared to meet the challenges ahead.
Digital applications must be submitted through the "Apply Now" button by 11:59 pm ET on April 1, 2026. Please note that a current resume, no longer than one page, should be uploaded in the designated field on the final page of this webform prior to submission. The other application questions can be found below.
If price is an issue, please contact [email protected]
Advocacy Training is a Farmers Union Next Generation Program.
NextGen is a comprehensive, unified suite of programming, events and development that will serve young, beginning, and early-career farmers and ranchers. NextGen is NFU’s premier opportunity for Farmers Union members ages 21 to 45 to ensure that the future of family agriculture is prepared to meet the challenges ahead.
Location
Washington, DC
20 F Street NW, Suite 300
20 F Street NW, Suite 300
Date & Time
April 21, 2026, 8:00 AM - April 22, 2026 - 6:00 PM
What is Advocacy Training?
Networking
Meet fellow Farmers Union members
Communication
Learn to share your message with others
Hill Meetings
Meet with members of Congress about key issues
Application Questions and Requirements
Please look over the questions below before you apply for NFU's 2026 Advocacy Training. Please also discuss your interest in Advocacy Training with your state Farmers Union organization. If you do not know who to contact in your state, reach out to [email protected]. You will also be asked to submit a one page resume with your application.
Questions
1. Name
2. Email
3. Phone Number
4. Address
5. Are you a Farmers Union member?
6. Describe your operation type, markets, and farming practices?
7. Provide us with a brief description of your involvement in Farmers Union. What events have you attended? What other ways have you participated in Farmers Union in your state or nationally?
8. Please share your experience with grassroots advocacy organizations.
9. What does Fairness for Farmers mean to you?
Questions
1. Name
2. Email
3. Phone Number
4. Address
5. Are you a Farmers Union member?
6. Describe your operation type, markets, and farming practices?
7. Provide us with a brief description of your involvement in Farmers Union. What events have you attended? What other ways have you participated in Farmers Union in your state or nationally?
8. Please share your experience with grassroots advocacy organizations.
9. What does Fairness for Farmers mean to you?