Iowa Farm Bureau Federation

“Part III, Line 28 - Policy Development - A priority of our organization is policy development and policy implementation that is relevant to our members and the agriculture community. During the year, members are asked to surface ideas important to them, business, and/or their rural community. They are also asked to complete a survey, sharing feedback of the topics that were submitted. These ideas are considered for future organizational policy. A committee reviews the information that is submitted, and all Farm Bureau members are invited to join in on the process further by discussing the topics and information with the committee at the Policy Development Meeting. The Voting Delegate representing the organization shares the policies and topics put together by their county at the state-wide policy development conference. State adopted policies are lobbied for with intent to be implemented as soon as possible. National adopted policies are presented at the American Farm Bureau Annual Meeting by the Iowa Voting Delegates. Members also meet with county personnel (Supervisors, Engineer, etc.) throughout the year to stay abreast of the issues the county is facing and encourage the elected officials to keep agriculture at front of mind when they are making decisions affecting our rural community.”

“Part III, Line 29 - Ag in the Classroom and Ag Education - The county Farm Bureau has recently hired an employee that focuses a good percentage of time on Ag in the Classroom programming and opportunities for the residents in Cass County. The county Farm Bureau keeps in communication with educators, FFA Advisors and schools, promoting resources and grant opportunities available to incorporate agriculture in their classrooms. The County Farm Bureau also partners with other local groups to conduct agriculture education programming in the elementary classrooms. This year the impact was to 250 elementary students in the county. Book donations were made to the public and school libraries in the county. Library programs were hosted during the summer focused on the theme of the book that was donated. The county provides scholarships for graduating seniors and supports the 4-H, FFA and other youth programs in the county.”

“Part III, Line 30 - Agriculture Promotions - The county Farm Bureau participated in and sponsored a variety of events and opportunities throughout the year to promote agriculture in our community. The county Farm Bureau supports the Ag4All Who's Your Iowa Farmer initiative which helps connect the general public to farmers and agriculture. They make monetary donations to the food pantries in the county and host a coat/winter gear drive leading up to the winter months to be given to those in need. We celebrate National Ag Week during the month of March by hosting agriculture focused trivia on our Facebook pages. Farm Bureau/agriculture focused prizes are awarded to the winners. The county Farm Bureau also hosted Beef and Pork month promotions with the local grocery store and on social media. The county Farm Bureau hosts radio PSAs focusing on pertinent agriculture topics. We also support financially, many events, educational programs and opportunities throughout the year.”

“Expense Recoveries 3800.”

“Other Income 38.”

“Dues to State Organization; Dues; Iowa Farm Bureau Federation: 5400 University Ave, West Des Moines, IA, 50266; State Organization, 12672.”

“Individual Payments < $5,000 each; Donations; : , , , ; None, 6200.”

“Travel 1544.”

“Conferences, Conventions and Meetings 5144.”

“Equipment Rental and Maintenance 2054.”

“Office Supplies 1172.”

“Telephone 3912.”

“Advertising and Public Relations 1325.”

“Dues and Subscriptions 580.”

“Insurance 640.”

“Other Program Services 5557.”

“Depreciation 1928.”

“Miscellaneous 11.”

“Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Marketable Securities -20775.”

“Accounts Receivable 4567. 2065.”

“Accounts Payable 1885. 24.”

“Payroll Liabilities 353. 42.”