Eastland 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 Affiars 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.”

“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 agricultural commodity interests and participate in matters dealing with legislation that affects agriculture.”

“By-laws were amended to change the director qualifications form being a members in good standing to also requiring that directors be actively engaged in the production of agricultural products and/or livestock and derive a substantial portion of their income form such agricultural pursuits.”

“Ins activity income 73381.”

“SIGN INCOME 98.”

“Assist local students who have projects in the youth livestock show. ; Charitable Org.; Eastland Co Livestock Raisers: PO Box 795, Eastland, TX, 76448; N/A, 8225.”

“State membership dues 29520.”

“Travel/conferences/meetings 7755.”

“Office operations expenses 4192.”

“OTHER EXPENSES 1365.”

“EQUIPMENT EXPENSES 124.”

“UTILITY DEPOSIT 20. 20.”

“Prepaid income tax 2944. 2944.”

“Deposit on leased property 1200. 0.”

“Accounts payable 1774. 800.”