Iowa Farm Bureau Federation

Field service - work with 100 county farm bureaus and their volunteer leaders around the state to implement programs, activities and policies that benefit members and the organization in general. This is accomplished by development and delivery of training programs for county boards of directors and their executive boards as well as key county committee members. These programs enhance leadership skills and stimulate development of future leaders for farm bureau, agriculture, and rural iowa. The member education programs, such as regularly scheduled webinars and in-person conferences, help members across the state with their business succession and transition challenges, risk management strategies and business development decisions. The educational programs also assist farmers and young farmers to begin new farm businesses, assists farmers to improve their existing farm and business management skills and improve net farm income.

Government relations - work with volunteer agricultural leaders to influence public policy decisions at the county, state and national levels. Provides information, education, and advocacy opportunities about issues affecting farmers and other rural iowans. Over 156,000 members benefited.