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April 15, 2009. Improving Rural Vitality through Farm Bureau Partnerships. Mission Statement. Farm Bureau is dedicated to helping farm families prosper and improve their quality of life. Iowa Farm Bureau Federation’s Strategic Focus. What Doesn’t Surprise People. Farmers and Agriculture
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April 15, 2009 Improving Rural Vitality through Farm Bureau Partnerships
Mission Statement Farm Bureau is dedicated to helping farm families prosper and improve their quality of life.
What Doesn’t Surprise People • Farmers and Agriculture • Risk Management Education • Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers • AgraGate – carbon credit trading • Young Farmer programs • Renewable energy education/information
What Does Surprise People • Youth and Education • Ag in the Classroom • Scholarships • Teachers Academy on Ag Awareness • Governor’s Scholar Recognition • Iowa High School Athletic Association • 4-H and FFA
What Does Surprise People • Health and Wellness • Rural Health Coaches • Rural Family Medicine Scholarships • Easter Seals Iowa Rural Solutions project • ROPS incentive
What Does Surprise People • Community and Rural Development • Renew Rural Iowa • Business Succession Planning • Leadership Development • Community Enhancement Grants
Farm Bureau team effort $1 million provided in 2008 Contributions through IFBF, Iowa Farm Bureau Foundation, and 100 county Farm Bureau offices
County Farm Bureaus get it done • County Recognition Program • Co. FB learn more about community foundations • Invite a presentation to the board • Become active on board or committee • Co. FB support a Community Enhancement Grant • Co. FB donate or volunteer in a community improvement activity
Consistent themes • Encourage local decisions and initiatives • Partnerships—local or statewide—are a must • Work with existing infrastructure • Preserve and build on existing strengths and assets
? QUESTIONS ? Dal GroomsBusiness Information Administratordgrooms@ifbf.org(515) 225-5452