Junior Advisory Council

In the spirit of developing leaders for the future a six member Junior Advisory Council is selected by the youth and Education Council to serve as leaders, role-models and representatives of the youth in planning and conducting state camp. In addition to coordinating, implementing and directing State Camp these individuals participate in a number of leadership development opportunities throughout the year such as serving as a page at State Convention, helping with Farmers Union events across South Dakota and assisting the State Education Director with promotion of education programs.

Senior Advisory Council

Each year there is another opportunity for leadership advancement for two young people who are selected from eligible Torchbearers to serve as youth representatives to the Education Council and will provide input to the Education Department from Farmers Union youth. Senior Advisory Council members attend Education Council meetings, County Councilors, serve as advisors for the Junior Advisory Council, assist at State Camp, State Convention and with promotion of education programs.