IOWA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION

Public policy: west pottawattamie county farm bureau is very active in their policy development and policy implementation activities. Opinionnaires were filled out by members at the annual meeting dealing with local, state and national issues. Proposed resolutions are presented at a board meeting in july with fb members invited to be debated and amended. Adopted resolutions are supported by the voting delegate at the state policy conference. A regional board meeting is held. The purpose of this meeting is to surface county issues. County supervisors, treasurer, engineer, auditor and sheriff attend a board meeting in the spring to talk about the budget and subject matters pertaining to the county. Board members regularly attend legislative coffees and other meetings that involve issues with w. Pottawattamie county. Voting delegate attended fb events and talked with senators and representatives. Board members attend fb days at the capitol. W. Pottawattamie has a very active and willing response team. State representatives attended local fb meeting to discuss different issues.

The company has various programs that are aimed at providing information to members on current agricultural issues through newsletters, meetings, etc. 2,007 members were benefitted in this manner during 2024.