IOWA CORN GROWER'S ASSOCIATION

Education/promotion: the iowa corn growers association (icga) educational programs work to reach both farmer and consumer audiences about the economic and environmental vitality of the corn industry in the state of iowa. Education about corn and the 4,000 products made from corn happens through earned media, advertising, promotional events, and the iowa corn mobile education center (icmec). Farmer to farmer education on water quality and conservation methods occurs at crop fairs, stewardship advocate events, and other field days. District and county organizations partner with icga on consumer and farmer educational and promotional efforts. Icga works to educate policy makers about the priorities set forward by membership and implemented by the board.

Iowa corn opportunities, llc (ico), iowa corn growers association's wholly owned subsidiary, began operations during the year ended august 31, 2008 and was formed primarily to provide financial and organizational support to projects that will provide a demonstratable benefit to iowa corn producers. Iowa corn opportunities believes in a strong agricultural economy where farmers and rural communities gain increasing benefits and profits while investing in new agricultural business opportunities. Iowa corn opportunities mission is to assist new and growing companies in developing strategies for growth and profitability, leverage investment opportunities to create future profit opportunities for corn growers, and generate a profitable return to use in continued investments to create new opportunities for corn growers.