The Williams County Farmers Union was organized in 1926 with Alex Lind as the first county president. Farmers Union members canvassed each township in order to form strong local organizations within the county. The locals of Williams County organized during 1927 and that year the county convention was held. The strength of the Williams County Farmers Union locals enabled them to collectively voice the needs and desires of the members. Williams County Farmers Union coordinated the efforts of locals at the state and national level.
