South Dakota Farmers Union Foundation
A non-profit organization working to support programs and advance efforts that further economic prosperity and cultural vitality in rural South Dakota.
In 1999, South Dakota Farmers Union Foundation was founded as a 501(c)(3) corporation to receive government and foundation grants on behalf of its cooperative education efforts. The SDFU Foundation’s parent organization, South Dakota Farmers Union, founded in 1915, has pioneered rural economic development initiatives through the formation of rural cooperative elevators, oil companies, electric ass
27/06/2024
As our county camps continue through the summer, like the upcoming McCook County Camp on July 17th! 🤩 Be sure to check out our events page for all of the information on a local camp in your area! Visit our website to sign up or contact your local county camp sponsor.
https://sdfu.org/education/youth-programs/youth-camps/
Hope to see you there!
21/06/2024
Blotsky brothers Chord, Chaz, and Chase. 2024 State Leadership Camp was Chord’s first year and Chaz’s last year. Chase was elected to serve as a 2024-2025 JAC and Chaz served on the 2023-2024 Senior Advisory Council.
20/06/2024
Thursday’s speaker, Coach Kush, shared how campers can take advantage of opportunities in life through communication, goal setting and making wise decisions like choosing the right friends. “You need to choose friends wisely – choose friends that lift you up like a sail not weigh you down like an anchor.”
Learn more about Coach Kush! 👇
https://coachkushspeaks.com/meet-coach-kush
19/06/2024
Celebrating 90 years of Farmers Union Camp! 🥳 Former campers met at State Leadership Camp to reflect and reconnect. Camp photos, photo books, and other camp memorabilia were on display for alumni to enjoy.
18/06/2024
“I return to Farmers Union camp each summer to see my friends from across the state,” said Billy Kezena, Yankton, (right) with friend, Ben Schoenfelder, Parkston.
17/06/2024
“As a Senior Advisory Council Member, I enjoyed taking a step back and watching the Junior Advisory Council members take the lead. Because it is my last year to serve as a counselor it is nice to know that the future of camp is in good hands and what I appreciate about Farmers Union Camp will continue – like camp traditions, leadership training, and memories.” - Aeriel Eitreim (right)
“I enjoy helping campers feel included because we live in a world where people feel pushed away and left out if they don’t belong to a clique,” said Sean Thompson, Junior Advisory Council member (left). “I encourage campers to be proactive about making friends at camp.”
14/06/2024
Rural youth from across South Dakota have been attending the South Dakota Farmers Union (SDFU) Camp for 90 years! 🎉
Although the programming looks a bit different today than it did in 1934, Farmers Union Camp remains relevant because over the years it has evolved to meet the agriculture, cooperative, and leadership education needs of South Dakota’s youth. State Leadership Camp is held in the Black Hills at Storm Mountain Retreat Center.
⚠️Update: rain location for the Day County camp in Webster will be held at the Day County Fairgrounds.⚠️
We apologize for any inconvenience, the Meade/Pennington County Camp for tomorrow, May 24th has been canceled.
11/05/2023
Come join the fun!
27/10/2021