Iowa Farm Bureau Federation D/B/A Marshall County Farm Bureau

“Expense Recoveries 59,292”

“Miscellaneous 13”

“Travel 111”

“Conferences, conventions, and meetings 662”

“Equipment rental and maintenance 4,525”

“Supplies 2,216”

“Telephone 3,076”

“Depreciation 4,749”

“Federation Dues 24,904”

“Management Expense 1,132”

“Accounting Fees 1,132”

“Advertising Public Relations 5,208”

“Membership Acquisition 1,788”

“Dues Subscriptions 4,589”

“Insurance 949”

“Program Services 11,147”

“Ag In The Classroom 1,502”

“Young Farmer Activities 136”

“Board of Director Expense 981”

“Accounts Receivable Beginning of year 11,271, End of year 9,614”

“Accounts Payable Beginning of year 3,602, End of year 4,722”

“To create a vibrant future for agriculture, farm families their communities.”

“Agricultural and Membership Promotion The Company promoted agriculture to the general public and its members throughout the year. Our leaders promote agriculture through media outlet interviews and placing advertisements in local newspapers on agriculture topics. Funds are spent on local activities and promotion of agriculture and 1,800 on public relations to positively promote agriculture. The Company promoted agriculture through sponsorship of the local programs and sponsorship of in person and virtual events at the County Fair for the general public and members.”

“Agricultural Education The Company spends time educating the public and youth about Iowa agriculture and the agricultural economy. The company works with community partners to host an event informing the non-farm public and raise awareness on the impact of agriculture in the local economy. Donates 4,000 in awards to deserving college freshmen in scholarship funds and 500 was spent to sponsor agricultural educational programs including ag marketing speakers, risk management and crop disaster recovery. The Company hosts a cover crop and soil health workshop session with local partners each year. In 2021 FB hosted a program to help rebuild disaster areas by replanting trees and encouraging homeowners to replant their windbreaks and trees. The Company utilized staff and volunteers to educate in youth entrepreneurial education programs, Ag in the Classroom presentations, STEM programs and other classroom programs in our elementary and middle schools.”

“Public Policy The Company functions as a grassroots support network for engaging in public policy education and communications affecting their membership. Throughout the year, legislative town halls are attended to advocate for agriculture. A member survey is distributed to members to obtain thoughts and opinions on issues affecting them. Legislative meetings and policy educational sessions were hosted for members both in person and virtually throughout the season. Educational trainings were held to help our members understand issues facing agriculture today.”