Iowa Farm Bureau Federation

“PART III, LINE 28 - PUBLIC RELATIONS - The Howard County Farm Bureau is involved at Mighty Howard County Fair. During the fair they host a free Watermelon Feed to the public. Board Members hand out watermelon and promotional Farm Bureau materials like t-shirts and hats. Board Members engage with the public through hands on activities. In 2019 the Howard County Farm Bureau rented two combine cab simulators for this event. The cab simulators had TV mounted on the windshield and people were able experience a farming simulation game. It was a very popular attraction at the fair and was a great opening for questions people had about farming.”

“PART III, LINE 29 - AG EDUCATION - The Howard County Farm Bureau strongly supports Agricultural Education and has worked diligently to provide educational resources to our local school districts. Our mission is to improve agriculture literacy and to make students and teachers aware of the importance of agriculture to our local economy and way of life. We have been able to conduct Agriculture In The Classroom (AITC) activities in all 3 area schools this past year. The Howard County Farm Bureau supports the wages of an Outreach Coordinator, whose job includes promoting agriculture through public relations and in our local schools with Agriculture in the Classroom programming.”

“PART III, LINE 30 - POLICY DEVELOPMENT - The Howard County Farm Bureau met with state and national Legislators to discuss issues of importance and issues affecting agriculture. They also met with the County Supervisors and County Engineer to discuss issues affecting members and the community. The county Farm Bureau developed an opinionnaire survey our members to acquire input on local as well as national issues of importance. Once the results were collected meeting open to all Farm Bureau Members was held. The issues were then discussed and once approved policy was adopted.”

“Expense recoveries 85125.”

“Dues to state organization; dues; iowa farm bureau federation: 5400 university ave, west des moines, ia, 50266; state organization, 16645.”

“Individual scholarships < $5,000 each; scholarships; : , , , ; none, 2500.”

“TRAVEL 569.”

“Conferences, conventions and meetings 6816.”

“Equipment rental and maintenance 982.”

“OFFICE SUPPLIES 4519.”

“TELEPHONE 3256.”

“Advertising and public relations 3758.”

“Dues and subscriptions 154.”

“INSURANCE 618.”

“Other program services 6967.”

“Ag and community support 753.”

“MISCELLANEOUS 2.”

“Depreciation 2231.”

“Accounts receivable 11407. 7652.”

“PREPAID EXPENSES 436. 0.”

“Accounts payable 5986. 5109.”

“Payroll liabilities 0. 699.”

“Deferred revenue 1155. 0.”