Iowa Farm Bureau Federation

“Part III, Line 28 - Ag Education - The organization's outreach coordinator was able to be in 5 classrooms in a local school doing Embryology units to hatch chicks. The board worked with members to do two "Farm Story Times" at local libraries, one with goats and one with a bottle calf and chickens. The board hosted the Ag Learning Center at the Franklin County Fair to promote ag education including hatching chicks, a sow farrowing, and a calf being born. They partnered with Little Hands on the Farm to send kids to both locations to learn about livestock and grain farming at the Fair. The organization is a member of North Central Iowa Ag in the Classroom which conducts Ag Weeks in Franklin County Schools.”

“Part III, Line 29 - Ag Promotion - The Board hosted the annual Breakfast Battle during National Ag Week to promote agriculture and raise awareness for food insecurity. The groceries and funds raised were donated to local food pantries. This event was covered by the local newspaper and on local radio. They created a new exhibit at the Franklin County Fair where local dairy farmers provided milking demonstrations to the public twice per day during the Fair. This was right next to the Fair Ice Cream Stand and included dairy information and promotional signage. The Board sponsors and donates to support 4-H, the Governors Steer Show, and various other organizations that support agriculture. The FCFB has an active Facebook page with more than 500 followers and regularly shares ag information via posts.”

“Part III, Line 30 - Policy Development - The organization co-hosted a legislative forum with legislators present to discuss policy items prior to session beginning and they send a voting delegate to attend policy conferences to advocate for local views. The organization sends out an opinionnaire to gather input from members before setting county resolutions for the year. The resolutions are used to influence policy. They reached out to district superintendents/school officials in the area to allow the administrators to share ideas on policy issues affecting educations in rural areas. Several members participate in the process to raise and prioritize issues along with other counties across the state.”

“Expense Recoveries 5334.”

“Dues to State Organization; Dues; Iowa Farm Bureau Federation: 5400 University Ave, West Des Moines, IA, 50266; State Organization, 27192.”

“Individual Payments < $5,000 each; Donations; : , , , ; , 4569.”

“Travel 2226.”

“Conferences, Conventions and Meetings 8377.”

“Equipment Rental and Maintenance 3931.”

“Office Supplies 4109.”

“Telephone 4278.”

“Advertising and Public Relations 1139.”

“Dues and Subscriptions 383.”

“Insurance 851.”

“Other Program Services 8779.”

“Miscellaneous 3.”

“Depreciation 2635.”

“Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Marketable Securities 16178.”

“Accounts Receivable 3462. 3096.”

“Accounts Payable 877. 1739.”

“Payroll Liabilities 235. 252.”