Lavaca County Farm Bureau

“Pt III, Line 28: Annual Meeting- Held an annual meeting in which all members are invited. Purpose was to discuss relative local, statewide and national agricultural issues, the importance of agriculture education, the business of the organization and current legislative issues as they relate to agriculture. Members of the county farm bureau, county farm bureau staff, county farm bureau voluntary leaders, Texas Farm Bureau staff and invited guests participated.”

“Pt III, Line 29: National Affairs Meetings- County Farm Bureau Directors attended meetings with national legislators as well as state legislators to explain how laws and regulations impact agriculture and rural areas.”

“Pt III, Line 30: State Meetings- Volunteer Directors of the County Farm Bureau attended meetings sponsored by Texas Farm Bureau, including its annual state convention. At these meetings, various agricultural issues are discussed with similar local volunteers from other county farm bureaus across the state. At the Texas Farm Bureau annual convention, local county farm bureau leaders from all over Texas voted on agricultural issues that these volunteers would like Texas Farm Bureau and the volunteers to pursue on a statewide level in the upcoming year.”

“AMERICAN FARM BUREAU FEDERATION (AFBF) ANNUAL MEETING-Volunteer director(s) attended (or will attend) the annual AFBF meeting with local Farm Bureau members from across the nation to participate in discussions and hear presentations on various agricultural issues affecting farmers and ranchers nationwide. Also, various delegates at the meeting make decisions on various AFBF policies. YOUTH LIVESTOCK SHOW/FAIR- Contributed to local livstock show/fair. Purposes of the show are to promote responsibility, leadership skills and interest in raising farm animals for area youth. The County Farm Bureau volunteers as well as the local 4-H Clubs and FFA Chapters participate in this important event. AG IN THE CLASSROOM- County Farm Bureau volunteers contributed their time and resources to an Agriculture in the Classroom Program. Using various specially developed materials (in conjunction with Texas Farm Bureau), teachers around the state guide Texas students in grades 1 thru 6 in exploring various facets of food and fiber production in Texas. How agriculture contributes to the lifestyles of people throughout the world is also presented. ADDITIONAL- Members of the County Farm Bureau are also members of Texas Farm Bureau, a statewide agricultural organization (exempt under 501 (c)(5)) that works for the betterment of agriculture and coordinates programs on a statewide basis. Members of the County Farm Bureau are also members of the American Farm Bureau, a national agricultural organization that also works for the betterment of agriculture. County Farm Bureau volunteers also help organize their members into separate commodity interests and partcipate in matters dealing with legislation that affects agriculture.”

“Ins activity income 91806.”

“TFB AWARDS 250.”

“Annual meeting income 800.”

“SIGN INCOME 45.”

“MISCELLANEOUS INCOME 5.”

“FFCRA CREDITS 2248.”

“Committee/contract services 65.”

“Office operations expenses 7678.”

“Advertising/public relations 1484.”

“OTHER EXPENSES 11077.”

“Travel/conferences/meetings 13568.”

“State membership dues 53505.”

“Prepaid income tax 6784. 7328.”

“Accounts rec-other 0. 1408.”

“Accounts payable 1804. 664.”