Four deserving high school juniors from the Farmers RECC service area may be awarded expense paid trips to Washington, D.C. in June 2024 as participants in the 2024 Rural Electric Washington Youth Tour Program sponsored jointly by Farmers RECC and the Kentucky Association of Electric Cooperatives.

Tour winners will spend a week touring Washington, D.C. landmarks, plus a visit with Kentucky's congressional delegation.

A total of four Washington Youth Tours may be awarded as follows:

Two Awards from Director District I   Comprised of Barren and Edmonson Counties.

One Award from Director District II   Comprised of Hart, Grayson, and Larue Counties.

One Award from Director District III   Comprised of Metcalfe, Green and Adair Counties.

In addition, they will also receive an expense paid, one day trip to Frankfort. While in Frankfort, they will tour various state government offices and meet with many Kentucky elected officials.

To be eligible, you must be a high school junior in good standing and your parent or guardian must be a member of and receive electric service at their principal place of residence from Farmers RECC. In addition, each Youth Tour participant must complete an application form, receive a favorable report from their guidance counselor and English teacher, be involved in school and community activities, and agree to abide by the terms and conditions as specified by Farmers Rural Electric Cooperative.

If you are interested in applying for the Farmers RECC's 2024 Washington Youth Tour, visit us online at our Washington Youth Tour page. Completed applications must be received by Friday, December 29, 2023 to be considered for the program.