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

“Expense Recoveries 5,952”

“Travel 149”

“Conferences, conventions, and meetings 769”

“Equipment rental and maintenance 3,657”

“Supplies 1,348”

“Telephone 3,920”

“Depreciation 7,285”

“Federation Dues 18,700”

“Management Expense 850”

“Advertising Public Relations 5,424”

“Membership Acquisition 1,053”

“Dues Subscriptions 2,250”

“Insurance 775”

“Program Services 804”

“Ag In The Classroom 64”

“Young Farmer Activities 234”

“Board of Director Expense 1,325”

“Ag Community Support 950”

“Accounts Receivable Beginning of year 4,724, End of year 4,930”

“Accounts Payable Beginning of year 2,405, End of year 2,248”

“Deferred Revenue Beginning of year 6,285, End of year 124”

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

“Education and AITC The Company communicated with teachers, educators and schools promoting resources and grant opportunities to incorporate agriculture into the classroom. The Company communicates with guidance counselors in three local schools providing them with information to distribute to students for three scholarships for county students totaling 1000. They have an active Ag In The Classroom Committee that works closely with three local schools to promote agriculture. They provided information to local high school students about farm safety tips while driving.”

“Policy Development The Company asked members to surface and prioritize issues that are important to local ag operations. They then created an opinionnaire to be distributed to the membership to gauge the importance of local, state and national issues. The Company developed county resolutions of importance to be delivered by the voting delegate to the state delegate body. Member leaders also engaged with local, state and national elected officials to lobby for the policies important to the ag community.”

“County Promotions The Company is active in the promotion of Agriculture to the members and the local community. The Company has purchased radio advertising at two local radio stations to promote agriculture to all people of the area. They co-sponsor an Ag Appreciation Event held during National Ag Week. They sponsor the Women Gaining Ground Conference. The company worked with a local non-profit organization to build over 30 bunk beds for families in need. They promoted the ag products used in the process.”