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

“Expense Recoveries 16,441”

“Miscellaneous 210”

“Travel 220”

“Conferences, conventions, and meetings 6,535”

“Equipment rental and maintenance 3,658”

“Supplies 1,510”

“Telephone 4,088”

“Depreciation 3,086”

“Federation Dues 22,154”

“Management Expense 1,007”

“Advertising Public Relations 11,828”

“Membership Acquisition 621”

“Dues Subscriptions 3,028”

“Insurance 744”

“Program Services 7,455”

“Ag In The Classroom 440”

“Board of Director Expense 1,489”

“Miscellaneous 15”

“State Income Taxes 307”

“Unrealized Gain on Marketable Securities 1,132”

“Accounts Receivable Beginning of year 2,856, End of year 3,448”

“Accounts Payable Beginning of year 3,057, End of year 2,173”

“Accrued Income Taxes Beginning of year 582, End of year 189”

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

“POLICY The company was active in achieving their goal of influencing public policy for the benefit of their 950 members in the county. The board of directors generated an opinionnaire to distribute to all of their members so they could voice their views on issues that are important to their members. These were distributed via email and U.S. mail. The results were tabulated and policy was approved by members at their policy development meeting in June and reviewed at the companys annual meeting in August, with 135 members attending.”

“AG PROMOTION The company promoted agriculture to members and the general public in various ways. The company purchased print and radio advertising throughout the year that promote livestock and row crop production as well as advocating for agriculture to the 10,000 residents of the county. The company hosts an appreciation meal and social gathering in August for all 950 members, with 135 attending. The company also promotes agriculture through activities it does and sponsors during the County Fair in July, reaching 14,000 attendees.”

“Agriculture Education The company is a strong supporter of agriculture education to people of all ages, but in particular, elementary school students in the county. The company provides materials and books to over 250 students in the county. Scholarships were awarded to 6 eligible high school and college students and the company hosted an agriculture ag career day at a middle school in the county that impacted 75 youth in grades 7th through 8th. The company also develops relationships with the 3 FFA Chapters in the county reaching an additional 150 high school youth.”