Madison County Farm Bureau

“Jason and josh bohnenstiehl are first cousins. Bob and nic gvillo are father-son. Ross and dennis heepke are brothers.”

“The organization has two classes of members, voting and non-voting with a total of 11,631 members for the year ending september 30, 2024.”

“Members have the authority to elect or appoint members of the governing body.”

“Various governing decisions of the organization are subject to approval by the members.”

“Return will be reviewed by the board prior to filing.”

“The organization annually reviews the policy and is required to annually disclose interests that could give rise to conflicts. It is the duty of each officer and director to disclose to the board of directors of the bureau any conflicts of interest of which they are aware, including conflicts involving other officers or directors subject to this policy. Such disclosure is to be made before the board discusses the issue, matter or transaction to which the possible conflict applies. Upon such disclosure, the board may take such further action it deems appropriate or as required by law. Such action could include requiring the director or officer to recuse himself or herself from deliberations, voting, decision-making or other participation with respect to the matter. Each officer and director must sign a copy of the policy and agree to notify the board of any actual or potential conflicts of interest.”

“Manager's contract and compensation are reviewed annually by the officers of the board,using comparability data. A recommendation is made and voted on by the entire board. Board members are compensated per a mileage agreement, which is paid at the standard irs rate.”

“Governing documents, the conflicts of interest policy, and financial statements are on file at the office and available upon request.”

“Printing & publications 13,261. Janitor service 10,877. Real estate taxes 10,274. Miscellaneous 8,900. Membership 7,520. Repairs & maint. 6,006. Director expenses 3,142.”

“The process for overseeing the audit and selecting an independent auditor has not changed from the prior year.”