Iowa Farm Bureau Federation

“The organization has members. Any person may be a county Farm Bureau member. All county Farm Bureau members have voting rights and the same access to member benefits.”

“The organizations members elect the Board of Directors.”

“Certain rights are reserved to members of the organization, including: 1) elect the Board of Directors, including the voting delegate to the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation, 2) adopt amendments to the Articles of Incorporation, and 3) adopt amendments to those bylaws designated as member bylaws.”

“Management reviews the documents and presents the return to all members of the governing body. Following final board approval, the return is signed by an officer and submitted to the IRS.”

“On an annual basis, all officers, directors, and key employees are required to sign a statement which affirms that they have: 1) received a copy of the conflict of interest policy, 2) read and understood the policy, 3) agreed to comply with the policy, 4) understand that the Organization is tax-exempt and in order to maintain its federal tax exemption it must engage primarily in activities which accomplish its tax-exempt purpose. A sub-committee, comprised of non-conflicted Board of Directors, annually receives all conflict of interest information, reviews, and determines if there are conflicts of interest. The committee then reports its findings back to the Board.”

“The Organization does not make its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, or financial statements available for public inspection. Pursuant to state law, some documents may be available to members.”

“Part III, Line 4a - Public Policy - The company is very active in their policy development and policy implementation activities. An opinionnaire is sent to approximately 178 members each year regarding local, state, and national issues. Proposed resolutions are formulated and presented at a board meeting and thoroughly debated and amended. Adopted resolutions are then supported by the Voting Delegate at the state policy conference. The companys board and members then support local and state policy by contacting representatives and lawmakers. The company hosts legislative forum meetings two to three times a year to stay in touch with lawmakers. The companys board members attend meetings held at the Capitol to support Farm Bureau policy. The company meets national representatives to discuss national issues at a regional board meeting.”

“Part III, Line 4b - Ag Education - The company is a strong supporter of agricultural education. The company provides teachers with agriculture guest speakers upon request. The company awarded three scholarships. The company helps support local FFA chapter activities and co-sponsor Ag Day for urban elementary schools.”

“Part III, Line 4c - Public Relations - Donations were made to local FFA chapters and the county fair, meals were prepared for those in need at our biannual event, and donations were made to food banks in the county.”

“Contract labor 7181.”