Iowa Farm Bureau Federation

Public relations: shelby county farm bureau is very strong in this area. We sponsor a pedal tractor drive during the shelby county fair for all ages, donating t-shirts and trophies to participants. We promote the young farmers conference. We donate to farmer's markets. We send bomgaars coupons to all of shelby county fb members, have radon test kits, bomgaars coupons, and truck inspection sheets available for fb members. We conduct an ag week radio contest with knod radio station. Award a $500 honorarium to the top/most active shelby county 4-h graduating senior.

Public policy: shelby county farm bureau is very active in their policy development and policy implementation activities. Opinionnaires were filled out by members prior to 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 and county engineer attend a board meeting in the spring to talk about the budget and subject matters pertaining to the county. Board members regularly attend and host legislative coffees and other meetings that involve issues with shelby county. Voting delegate attended fb events and talked with senators and representatives. Board members attend fb days at the capitol. State representatives attended local fb annual meeting and fall regional meeting to discuss current legislative issues.

The company has various programs that are aimed at providing information to members on current agricultural issues through newsletters, meetings, etc. 1,074 members were benefitted in this manner during 2024.