Programs

  • Public Policy Advocacy

    PUBLIC POLICY: PROMOTED THE ISSUE SURFACING AND ISSUE PRIORITIZATION PROCESS BY GETTING MEMBERS TO PARTICIPATE THROUGH ELECTRONIC SURVEYS. COUNTY FARM BUREAU BOARD OF DIRECTORS MET WITH THE COUNTY SUPERVISORS TO REVIEW THE BUDGET AND LOBBY FOR ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR COUNTY RURAL ROADS AND BRIDGES. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS LOBBIED STATE AND NATIONAL LEVEL LEGISLATORS SEVERAL TIMES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR AT LOCAL TOWN HALL MEETINGS AND A DAY AT THE CAPITOL ON ISSUES SUCH AS PROPERTY TAX RELIEF AND GRAIN INDEMNITY FUND. THE COUNTY FARM BUREAU INVITED MEMBERS TO ATTEND THE ANNUAL MEETING AT THE OPRY HOUSE IN FORT DODGE. THE MEMBERS WERE THEN GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO ELECT THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND REVIEW THE AUDITED FINANCIAL REPORTS.
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    Dates
    Jan 1, 2024 – Dec 31, 2024
    Source
    990
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  • Agricultural Education Program

    EDUCATION, AG IN THE CLASSROOM: PROMOTED SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR MEMBERS AWARDING SCHOLARSHIPS TO HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS. AG IN THE CLASSROOM COORDINATOR CONDUCTED A SERIES OF PRESENTATIONS TO PRE-K THROUGH 8TH GRADERS AT FIVE SCHOOLS IN THE COUNTY. THE COURSES PROVIDED INFORMATION ON TOPICS INCLUDING CORN, SOYBEAN, SWINE, AND BEEF PRODUCTION ALONG WITH THE NUMEROUS BY-PRODUCTS THAT ARE DERIVED FROM EACH OF THEM. PROVIDED A VIRTUAL EXPERIENCE FARM CHAT FROM THE TRACTOR TO CLASSROOM STUDENTS WHILE PLANTING AND HARVESTING CROPS. DURING THE SUMMER, TWO COUNTY LIBRARIES PARTICIPATED IN SUMMER AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES PROVIDED THROUGH OUR PARTNERSHIP WITH OUR AGRICULTURAL IN THE CLASSROOM COORDINATORS.
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    Dates
    Jan 1, 2024 – Dec 31, 2024
    Source
    990
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  • Agricultural Public Relations Events

    AGRICULTURAL PUBLIC RELATION EVENTS: TO HELP CELEBRATE AG WEEK DURING MARCH, THE COUNTY FARM BUREAU RAN ADS IN THE LOCAL NEWSPAPERS AND RADIO INFORMING THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE NUMBER OF JOBS IN THE COUNTY THAT ARE RELATED TO THE AGRICULTURAL INDUSTRY. THEY AIRED AG TRIVIA QUESTIONS ON THE LOCAL RADIO STATION. THE FIRST CALL-IN RESPONDENT TO CORRECTLY ANSWER THE MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTION RECEIVED A GIFT CERTIFICATE. IT IS ESTIMATED THAT THOUSANDS OF LISTENERS WERE INFLUENCED BY THE ADVERTISING. THE COMPANY DONATED WOOD CHIPS FOR 4-H AND FFA LIVESTOCK EXHIBITORS, CONDUCTED A YOUTH TRACTOR PULL, PROVIDED FREE WATERMELON, AND PROVIDED A SWEET CORN FEED MEAL WITH THE PROCEEDS BEING DONATED TO ALL COUNTY FOOD BANKS. THE COUNTY FARM BUREAU DONATED $10,000 TO THE WEBSTER COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS FOR A NEW SWINE, GOAT, AND SHEEP SHOW ARENA. SPONSORED FARM NEWS AG SHOW PANCAKE BREAKFAST HOSTING AGRICULTURE VENDORS TO ATTENDEES.
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    Dates
    Jan 1, 2024 – Dec 31, 2024
    Source
    990
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