Every year, Farmers Electric Cooperative encourages students to invest in their future by participating in the National Rural Electric Cooperative Youth Tour.

High school juniors with a passion for leadership and public service are invited to apply for a once-in-a-lifetime free trip to our nation’s capital in June.

One high school junior will be selected from eligible candidates to attend the 2025 Youth Tour in Washington, D.C., June 15-21 along with 40 other student leaders from Iowa. All trip expenses will be paid by Farmers Electric.

The Iowa Youth Tour group will join with hundreds of students from across the country as they learn more about electric cooperatives and American history and come home with a greater understanding of their role as an American citizen.

Students will also learn about U.S. government and meet with their members of Congress. On the trip, students take in the sights of D.C. as they visit monuments, museums and historical landmarks. It’s a great addition to a college application!

Process and Deadlines
Feb. 28: Application due to the cooperative. The application can be downloaded on our web site, farmersrec.com. Once the application is received, the candidate will be sent an open book test.

March 14: Deadline to return test to the cooperative. Four applicants who receive the top scores will be notified and interviewed by a panel of judges about the material covered in the test. A winner will be selected following the interviews. Three semi-finalists will receive a gift. Parents are invited to attend the interview.

Finalist interviews will be scheduled with each applicant and the winner will be announced in the May issue of the newsletter.

For more information, visit Youth Tour | Farmers Electric Cooperative.