Iowa Farm Bureau

What Iowa's farmers started on December 27, 1918 continues today. 106 years later, Iowa Farm Bureau remains the united grassroots voice of Iowa agriculture. See how we've worked to strengthen Iowa and agriculture for more than a century: https://lnkd.in/g38cZxCa

Entrepreneur. Economic Development Promoter. Philanthropist. Farmer. Last week we honored Sam Cogdill of Dunlap with Iowa Farm Bureau’s 2024 Distinguished Service to Agriculture Award.

We need advocates to step forward and tell agriculture’s story. Throughout his career, Larry Sailer of Franklin County has embraced that challenge, and last week we honored him with Iowa Farm Bureau’s 2024 Distinguished Service to Agriculture Award.

“You just know that when Bill went to work, he went to work for you. He went to work for the state of Iowa. He went to work for farmers across this country.” It was our privilege to celebrate Bill Northey’s remarkable career and his unwavering commitment to the growth and vitality of agriculture, by awarding him Iowa Farm Bureau’s 2024 Distinguished Service to Agriculture Award this week.

Every Iowa community needs leaders – people who are willing to invest their time and resources for the betterment of local families, businesses, schools, and agriculture. That's why Farm Bureau exists: to support the leaders who are working to improve their communities. And we're so fortunate to have outstanding leaders like these fine folks! Congratulations to James Hepp of Calhoun County, Kaitlyn Porter of Franklin County, and Nate Hofmann of Linn County, the three recipients of Iowa Farm Bureau’s 2024 Young Farmer Leadership Award! #PeopleProgressPride

Unity. Innovation. Action. As agriculture grapples with a challenging economy, trade concerns, farm bill uncertainty and more, President Brent Johnson encouraged Iowa Farm Bureau members to unite and tap into the strength of that unity, during his annual meeting address this morning. #PeopleProgressPride

Iowa is fortunate to have exceptional young farmers who dedicate themselves to serving others, while carving their own unique paths in agriculture. This evening, the chair of Iowa Farm Bureau’s Young Farmer Advisory Committee, Zac Preston, challenged our annual meeting attendees to help create an environment where enthusiastic young farmers can thrive and grow Iowa’s rich agricultural legacy. #PeopleProgressPride

Agriculture needs strong advocates, and the Discussion Meet competition at annual meeting helps young farmers hone their collaborative discussion skills. Congratulations to Kyle Larsen of Humboldt County, the winner of Iowa Farm Bureau’s 2024 Discussion Meet! Kyle will represent Iowa at the American Farm Bureau Discussion Meet in San Antonio. #PeopleProgressPride

It’s important to celebrate the amazing work and results happening in county Farm Bureaus across Iowa all year long! Today, we kicked off Iowa Farm Bureau’s 106th annual meeting with a luncheon recognizing all of Iowa’s 100 county Farm Bureaus for receiving an Outstanding County Farm Bureau designation in 2024. Thank you to all of the dedicated county leaders who give Farm Bureau its grassroots strength! #PeopleProgressPride

The future of rural Iowa depends on young ag entrepreneurs, like these folks! But they need 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 help. Visit https://lnkd.in/gz3J5k7j and vote for your favorite ag business to advance in Iowa Farm Bureau’s Grow Your Future Award competition, moving one step closer to a cash prize, up to $10,000.