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Aberdeen Today
By the People, for the People
New Collegiate South Dakota Farmers Union Club Formed at NSU
Student-led organization aims to engage Northern State University students in agricultural policy and leadership development
Published on Feb. 14, 2026
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Northern State University students have formed a new Collegiate South Dakota Farmers Union club to provide hands-on opportunities for students of all majors to engage in agricultural policy, leadership development, and community advocacy. The club, founded by student Patrick E. Olson and advised by Dr. Aaron Scholl, is an affiliate of both the state and national Farmers Union organizations.
Why it matters
The new Collegiate South Dakota Farmers Union club at Northern State University aims to introduce more students to the opportunities available through the Farmers Union and help develop future leaders committed to rural vitality and public service in the agricultural sector.
The details
The Collegiate South Dakota Farmers Union plans to host speakers, encourage member participation in Farmers Union events, and support students interested in pursuing leadership roles such as the National Farmers Union Youth Advisory Council. The club is open to students of all majors and promotes agricultural education, grassroots engagement, and the development of future leaders.
- The Collegiate South Dakota Farmers Union club was founded in February 2026.
The players
Patrick E. Olson
An Aberdeen native majoring in accounting with a pre-law focus, Olson is the president and founder of the Collegiate South Dakota Farmers Union club at Northern State University.
Dr. Aaron Scholl
The advisor for the Collegiate South Dakota Farmers Union club at Northern State University.
What they’re saying
“I'm hoping a Farmers Union club on campus will bring students together and introduce more of them to the many opportunities available through Farmers Union.”
— Patrick E. Olson, President, Collegiate South Dakota Farmers Union (newsdakota.com)
“The Collegiate South Dakota Farmers Union provides a valuable space for students of all majors to develop leadership skills and engage with others on important agricultural issues. I'm pleased to support their efforts and see the interest they're generating on campus.”
— Dr. Aaron Scholl, Advisor, Collegiate South Dakota Farmers Union (newsdakota.com)
What’s next
The Collegiate South Dakota Farmers Union plans to host speakers, encourage member participation in Farmers Union events, and support students interested in pursuing leadership roles such as the National Farmers Union Youth Advisory Council.
The takeaway
The formation of the Collegiate South Dakota Farmers Union club at Northern State University demonstrates the growing interest among students to engage with agricultural policy, leadership development, and community advocacy, which will help develop the next generation of leaders committed to rural vitality and public service.
