Iowa Farm Bureau Federation

Monona county fair: the monona county farm bureau supports numerous events at the monona county fair, in the form of premium funds and exhibitor donations, annual support of the monona county fair association and isu extension, annual trophy sponsorship. A few of the company annual events were hosting a pedal pull for fairgoers, an annual appreciation meal is served by the board to fairgoers where we serve upwards of 300 meals, provide free health screenings through morningside college, and a free donut breakfast to exhibitors and judges two days of fair week on judging days. The monona county farm bureau has invested in an ag education experience are at the monona county fairgrounds and is proud to partner with the fairboard.

Public policy: the monona county farm bureau has an involved core board of directors who take the time out of their busy farming schedules to participate in the development and implementation of policies relevant to their membership and vital ag community. During the year, members were asked to submit ideas and issues relevant to their lives and farming operations for consideration for future policies. Our board president and voting delegate participate in the state annual meeting each year. There were also activities conducted locally within the county; members met with the county supervisors, engineers, county sheriff, state and national representatives during the year to discuss and lobby for issues important to agriculture, and the company annual meeting is held annually in late august. At the annual meeting members are able to discuss issues with directors and are involved in the ratification process. Local legislators are invited to attend.

The company has various programs that are aimed at providing information to members on current agricultural issues through newsletters, meetings, etc. 1,114 members were benefitted in this manner during 2024.