Rocky Mountain Farmers Union

We invite you to apply for the 2025 RMFU Fellows Program before it's too late! One year, four incredible trips, countless opportunities for professional development, leadership training, and agricultural experiences. Learn more and apply today at rmfu.org/fellows --> THE DEADLINE TO APPLY IS MONDAY!

On January 27th, President Trump signed an executive order to freeze trillions of dollars in federal grants and loans. Of utmost concern to us and our members is the impact that this will have on the agricultural industry and rural communities.? ? The agricultural industry relies on numerous federal grants, loans, and aid for a variety of programs, ranging from farm loans that provide essential credit to farmers and ranchers to purchase land, livestock, and equipment, to funds for marketing that promote American grown food. Our rural communities rely on countless federal grants, loans, and aid for rural development, housing assistance, services for our rural schools and seniors, as well as support for developing and improving rural economies and infrastructure. ? While we appreciate the current court injunction, this still leaves our communities in limbo. RMFU is actively calling on President Trump to rescind this order. We have sent a letter to the Acting Director of the Office of Management and Budget. We have contacted our Congressional Delegation, Governors, and Attorneys General requesting that they also insist Trump rescind his order and continue federal grants, loans and aid on which our farmers, ranchers and rural communities rely.

Calling all Wyoming folks - come join our team! RMFU seeks a Government Relations Advocate (contract lobbyist) to support our advocacy work in Wyoming. Learn more and apply at https://bit.ly/3Z5xotO The independent contractor will work for and represent RMFU and its members. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading lobbying efforts in the state of Wyoming and will be guided by the RMFU Wyoming Policy adopted annually by its members.

Join the RMFU team! We are hiring a Membership and AgWell Coordinator. This individual is responsible for recruiting, retaining, and mobilizing RMFU members via local chapters in New Mexico and select areas of eastern and southern Colorado. Will serve as program lead for RMFU’s AgWell project focused on farmer mental health, well-being, and stress management. Responsible for AgWell’s programming, outreach, funding, grant management, and collaboration with like-minded organizations. Interested in learning more? Find more information and apply at?https://lnkd.in/g4ihgMra

It's SPOOKY WEEK! The spookiest news yet - the deadline to register for the 2024 Annual RMFU Convention is THURSDAY. Get those registrations in...before it's too late... Register today at https://lnkd.in/gmqKaF-f

Hey, women in agriculture! There is still time for you to secure YOUR spot to join us in San Antonio, TX, for the NFU Women's Conference, "Cultivating a Collective Future.” We are so excited about this conference that we offer FOUR scholarships to cover convention registration and lodging! Find more information and apply at rmfu.org/womens-education The application deadline is next Thursday (Oct. 10), so act fast!

We invite you to join us for our 2024 Annual RMFU Convention in Colorado Springs, November 21-23! This is a great opportunity to join fellow RMFU members and other producers, share your voice, and shape the future of RMFU. Learn more and register today at/https://lnkd.in/gpQnCui5

The Colorado Department of Agriculture seeks a driven individual to fill the farmer/rancher seat on the Underground Damage Prevention Safety Commission, also known as the Safety Commission. This group advises on best practices and future policies regarding work around subsurface utilities such as water pipes, sewer pipes, electrical conduits, gas pipes, and fiber conduits. Applications are due this Saturday, August 31! Learn more and apply at https://lnkd.in/g4Z-U-T9

SAVE THE DATE for the 2024 Annual RMFU Convention, November 22-23, at the DoubleTree Hotel in Colorado Springs. More information is coming soon!

Thank you to all who joined us for a day of learning and fun at Tuff’s Ranch. Over 29 kids enjoyed a jam-packed day with farm animals, cooperative games, planting succulents, and making new friends! The day was made possible by our East Adams/Arapahoe County Farmers Union Chapter, which provided the location and lunch. Thanks to grill master Michelle Skaggs and our RMFU Board Member Barb Marty for helping with all the details throughout the day.