Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
| Return Reference | Explanation |
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| Form 990, Part III, Line 4a | Agricultural Education Carroll County Farm Bureau strongly supports learning experiences that take place outside the classroom. We encourage the growth of all individuals thru a variety of skills by education outreach. We hope our involvement in the area will encourage individuals to be prepared for leadership and careers in science, business and technology of agriculture. Strong contributions to the Carroll Area FFA, Coon Rapids-Bayard FFA, Glidden-Ralston FFA IKM-Manning FFA groups are presented during National FFA Week. This past year, the board donated a significant donation to the Loess Hills Ag in the Classroom to enhance our reach of students within the county. We are proud to have awarded six county scholarships to local individuals who plan to continue their education in agriculture. We were also fortunate to have two local farmers participate in the 2020 Young Farmer Conference, a place where young farmers can gain insight thru education and information. |
| Form 990, Part III, Line 4b | Public Relations Carroll County Farm Bureau believes in strong community involvement at the county level. Contributions were given to all six county schools to use towards the Breakfast/Lunch program to promote the Iowa Healthiest State Initiative a goal to inspire individuals to improve their health, happiness, and well-being. The office offers the sale of Beef Certificates to individuals to help promote the beef industry within our county. Donations were given to all area schools thru booster club or school education foundations, to allow for schools to have additional funding that may not be available thru school budgets. Truck inspection forms, radon test kits and discounted movie passes are also available to individuals within the county, which allow for one-on-one interaction with our clients and customers. Twice a year Carroll County Farm Bureau sends out Bomgaars coupons out to all CCFB members, giving them 20 percent off items needed in day-to-day living. Carroll County Farm Bureau has expanded student services through awards recognition programs and county scholarships, we truly believe the kids in our community are our future. We currently offer Stroke Detection screenings twice a year not only to members, but all individuals within the community. We are proud to offer these important screenings to the public and educate people on health and welfare. Our sponsorship of Salute to Local Farmers allows us to commend individuals in the farming community with lunch being brought to the field during the harvest season. A donation to the Brushy Creek Honor Flight allows us to sponsor and honor those individuals who served and sacrificed for our country. |
| Form 990, Part III, Line 4c | Public Policy Carroll County Farm Bureau board members are vigorous regarding Policy Development and Implementation. Board Members invited all county supervisors to the February Farm Bureau meeting to visit about the yearly county budget as well as the new jail, road conditions, wind turbines, taxes, and bi-annually public hearings. The September regional board meeting allowed for members to come together and voice their opinions on what state and national issues Farm Bureau should be addressing. Opinionnaires allow all Farm Bureau members to voice their thoughts and feelings regarding local, state, and national issues. Resolutions are then presented at the annual meeting in July where members are present to be discuss and amended the proposed resolutions. The adopted resolutions are then accepted by the board and in turn a group of individuals volunteer to participate in the FB Response Team, contacting legislature on the importance of the issue. Board members completed candidate evaluation forms for all legislative, congressional, and state-wide races and their completed forms were sent to the Iowa Farm Bureau committee. Farm Bureau members were fortunate to participate in Farm Bureau days at the capitol, Pre-Summer Policy, Pre-Annual District and PAC training meetings. Board Members attended legislative forums that involve issues within the county. |
| Form 990, Part III, Line 4d | The Company has various programs that are aimed at providing information to members on current agricultural issues through newsletters, meetings, etc. 1,808 members were benefitted in this manner during 2020. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6 | Any person may be a Farm Bureau member. All Farm Bureau members have the same vote and access to member benefits. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7a | The organizations members elect the Board of Directors. In order to hold an officer position within Farm Bureau, the member must be actively engaged in farming, which must be their primary interest. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7b | Decisions of the governing body subject to approval by members include setting annual membership dues and nominating voting delegates to the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b | After the organizations CPA firm prepares the documentation and return, management reviews the documents and presents the return to all members of the governing body. Following final approval, the return is signed by an officer and submitted to the IRS. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c | On an annual basis, the organization requires the governing body and key employees to sign a conflicts of interest policy certification stating that they have received, read and agree to comply with the provisions set forth in the organizations conflicts of interest policy. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 | The organization does not make its governing documents, conflicts of interest policy, or financial statements available for public inspection. Pursuant to state law, some documents may be available to members. |
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