IOWA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION

Public policy: carroll county farm bureau board members are vigorous regarding policy development and implementation. Board members invited all county supervisors to the february farm bureau meeting to visit about the yearly county budget as well as road conditions, wind turbines, taxes, and bi-annually public hearings. The september regional board meeting allowed for members to come together and voice their opinions on what state and national issues farm bureau should be addressing. Opinionnaires allow all farm bureau members to voice their thoughts and feelings regarding local, state, and national issues. Resolutions are then presented at the annual meeting in july where members are present to be discuss and amended the proposed resolutions. The adopted resolutions are then accepted by the board and in turn a group of individuals volunteer to participate in the fb response team, contacting legislature on the importance of the issue. Board members completed candidate evaluation forms for all legislative, congressional, and state-wide races and their completed forms were sent to the iowa farm bureau committee. Farm bureau members were fortunate to participate in farm bureau days at the capitol, pre-summer policy, pre-annual district and pac training meetings. Board members attended legislative forums that involve issues within the county.

The company has various programs that are aimed at providing information to members on current agricultural issues through newsletters, meetings, etc. 1,736 members were benefitted in this manner during 2024.