Iowa Farm Bureau Federation

“PART III, LINE 28 - POLICY DEVELOPMENT - A priority of our organization is policy development and policy implementation that is relevant to our members and the agriculture community. During the year, members are asked to surface ideas important to them, business, and/or their rural community. They are also asked to complete a survey, sharing feedback of the topics that were submitted. These ideas are considered for future organizational policy. A committee reviews the information that is submitted, and all Farm Bureau members are invited to join in on the process further by discussing the topics and information with the committee at the Policy Development Meeting. The Voting Delegate representing the organization shares the policies and topics put together by their county at the state-wide policy development conference. State adopted policies are lobbied for with intent to be implemented as soon as possible. National adopted policies are presented at the American Farm Bureau Annual Meeting by the Iowa Voting Delegates. Members also meet with county personnel (Supervisors, Engineer, etc.) throughout the year to stay abreast of the issues the county is facing and encourage the elected officials to keep agriculture at front of mind when they are making decisions affecting our rural community.”

“PART III, LINE 29 - AG IN THE CLASSROOM - The County Farm Bureau has recently hired an employee that focuses a good percentage of time on Ag in the Classroom programming and opportunities for the residents in Guthrie County. The programming reaches 1000 students during the programing throughout the year to teach them about agriculture. They participate in the summer lunch program at Guthrie Center Elementary, offering multiple sessions of agriculture focused STEM programs for the participants. The County offers scholarships to graduating seniors. In May, the county participates in an agriculture safety day for all 3rd graders in the county. This event reached 150 youth and adults. The County Farm Bureau keeps in communication with educators, FFA Advisors and schools, promoting resources and grant opportunities available to incorporate agriculture in their classrooms.”

“PART III, LINE 30 - AGRICULTURE PROMOTIONS - The County Farm Bureau participated in and sponsored a variety of events and opportunities throughout the year to promote agriculture in our community. The county hosts an opportunity to support the county fair by hosting our Member Appreciation event during the fair. The county hosts a Grocery Cart Races event to support the food pantries in the county and raise awareness about food insecurity in the county. We also support financially, many events, educational programs and opportunities throughout the year.”

“EXPENSE RECOVERIES 2013.”

“Dues to state organization; dues; iowa farm bureau federation: 5400 university ave, west des moines, ia, 50266; state organization, 12210.”

“Individual scholarships < $5,000 each; scholarships; : , , , ; none, 1000.”

“TRAVEL 1459.”

“Conferences, conventions and meetings 5020.”

“Equipment rental and maintenance 899.”

“OFFICE SUPPLIES 984.”

“TELEPHONE 3510.”

“Advertising and public relations 2419.”

“Dues and subscriptions 28.”

“INSURANCE 463.”

“Other program services 1405.”

“Depreciation 4280.”

“Ag and community support 130.”

“Accounts receivable 958. 1374.”

“Accounts payable 2625. 1078.”

“Deferred revenue 250. 250.”

“Payroll liabilities 0. 60.”