Iowa Farm Bureau Federation

Agricultural education: the company spends time educating the public and youth about iowa's agriculture and the agricultural economy. The company works with community partners to host an event informing the non-farm public and raise awareness on the impact of agriculture, award $2,000 to deserving college freshmen in scholarship funds and $1,500 was spent to sponsor agricultural educational programs including ag marketing speakers, watershed issues and risk management. The company partners with the local watershed alliance to promote conservation methods and edge of field practices. Funds went to educate young farmers and engage that demographic in our activities and the work of the company. The company utilized staff and volunteers to educate in youth entrepreneurial education programs, ag in the classroom presentations, stem programs and other classroom programs in our county elementary schools.

Public policy: the company functions as a grassroots support network for engaging in public policy education and communications affecting their membership. Throughout the year, legislative town halls are attended to advocate for agriculture. A member survey is printed and distributed to members to obtain thoughts and opinions on issues affecting them. Legislative meetings and policy educational sessions were hosted for members both in person and virtually throughout the season. Educational trainings were held to help our members understand issues facing agriculture today and to gather input on policy issues.

The company has various programs that are aimed at providing information to members on current agricultural issues through newsletters, meetings, etc. 1,276 members were benefitted in this manner during 2024.