Iowa Farm Bureau Federation

Ag promotion: the company promoted agriculture to members and the general public in various ways. The company purchased print and radio advertising throughout the year that promote livestock and row crop production as well as advocating for agriculture to the 10,000 residents of the county. The company hosts an appreciation meal and social gathering in august for all 950 members, with 175 attending. The company also promotes agriculture through activities it does and sponsors during the county fair in july, reaching 13,000 attendees.

Agriculture education: the company is a strong supporter of agriculture education to people of all ages, but in particular, elementary school students in the county. The company provides materials and books to over 250 students in the county. Scholarships were awarded to 6 eligible high school and college students and the company hosted an agriculture ag career day at a middle school in the county that impacted 150 youth in grades 6th through 8th. The company also develops relationships with the 3 ffa chapters in the county reaching an additional 135 high school youth.

The company has various programs that are aimed at providing information to members on current agricultural issues through newsletters, meetings, etc. 1,004 members were benefitted in this manner during 2024.