Youth attending these camps learn more about how cooperatives helped to build North Dakota's economy during the Depression years and how co-ops are on the leading edge of economic growth today. Our goal is to train youth in leadership and their citizenship responsibilities in a democracy. Educational Trips are constantly rolling down the road via one or both of our Farmers Union buses. Local and county Farmers Union organizations, along with affiliated Farmers Union oil and elevator companies, are welcome to schedule trips aboard the buses. Educational Training Schools are held for managers and employees of cooperatives.
Topics range from customer service to environmental issues.
These schools make it easier for cooperatives to meet the needs of Farmers Union members. Defensive Driving Courses are offered on a regular basis in communities of all sizes across North Dakota. These courses, approved by the North Dakota Safety Council, earn discounts for members on their auto insurance policies and help thousands of North Dakotans become safer motorists. Farmers Union conducts more than 120 Defensive Driving Courses each year. Legislative involvement provides many opportunities for members to be directly involved in shaping current and future government policies.