Caldwell County Farm Bureau

“Pt III, Line 28: Youth Livestock Show/Fair- Contributed to local youth livestock show/fair. Purposes of the show are to promote responsibility, leadership skills and interest in raising farm animals for area youth.”

“Pt III, Line 29: 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 30: 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.”

“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. AG YOUTH PROGRAMS- Contributed to local FFA and or/ 4-H organizations. These organizations strive to help youth grow in leadership and responsibility through various programs, many in agriculture-related areas. 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 help organize their members into separate agricultural commodity interests and participate in matters dealing with legislation that affects agriculture.”

“SIGN INCOME 103.”

“SIGN INCOME”

“Assist local students who have projects in the youth livestock show. ; Charitable Org.; Caldwell Cty Fair Association: PO Box 1046, Lockhart, TX , 78644; N/A, 9190.”

“State membership dues 2522.”

“Office operations expenses 4554.”

“OTHER EXPENSE 1557.”

“Travel/conferences/meetings 11554.”

“EQUIPMENT EXPENSES 90.”

“COMM/CONTR SVC 729.”

“Unrealized loss on investment -10075.”