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| Return Reference | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Pt VI, Line 6 | Any person may be a Farm Bureau member. All Farm Bureau members have the same vote and access to member benefits. |
| Pt VI, Line 7a | The Organization's members elect the Board of Directors each year at the annual meeting. In order to hold an officer position within Farm Bureau, the member must be actively engaged in farming, which must be his/her primary interest. |
| Pt VI, 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. |
| Pt VI, Line 11b | Management reviews the documents and presents the return to all members of the governing body. Following final board approval, the return is signed by an officer and submitted to the IRS. |
| Pt VI, Line 12c | On an annual basis, all officers, directors, and key employees are required to sign a statement which affirms that they have: 1) received a copy of the conflict of interest policy, 2) read and understood the policy, 3) agreed to comply with the policy, 4) understand that the Organization is tax-exempt and in order to maintain its federal tax exemption it must engage primarily in activities which accomplish its tax-exempt purpose. A sub-committee, comprised of non-conflicted Board of Directors, annually receives all conflict of interest information, reviews, and determines if there are conflicts of interest. The committee then reports its findings back to the Board. |
| Pt VI, Line 19 | The Organization does not make its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, or financial statements available for public inspection. Pursuant to state law, some documents may be available to members. |
| Other | Part III, Line 4a - Policy Development - A group of Benton County Farm Bureau leaders met with local elected officials to discuss budgets and rural issues to represent our farming members. A Committee formulated a survey making it available to the farmer members encouraging them to participate in the grassroots policy development process. The questions were regarding issues at the local, state, and national levels. Policy was written based on results of the survey for the rural communities and agricultural sector. Issue surfacing was promoted, members were encouraged to surface, post, and prioritize rural and ag related issues through e-mails and on-line. Both in person and virtual meetings were held with state legislators to discuss important issues affecting agriculture before the new session began. A group of members hosted a teleconference to meet with state legislators twice during the state legislative session to discuss important issued impacting agriculture. |
| Other | Part III, Line 4b - Public Relations - National Ag Day was promoted with advertising, news releases, and on social media to celebrate agriculture and the role it plays in our economy, as well as to build trust and project a positive image to the community. Worked with the local Cattlemen, Pork Producers, Dairy Producers and three local grocery stores to promote National Beef Month, National Dairy Month and National Pork Month by giving away packages of meat and dairy products, with advertising of this through the local media, including social media outlets. Helped sponsor a local 5k walk/run that raised funds to help provide screenings for breast cancer and care for breast cancer patients. |
| Other | Part III, Line 4c - Education - The organization communicated with teachers, educators, and schools, including FFA advisors, promoting resources and grant opportunities available to incorporate agriculture into the classrooms. Sponsorship of local teacher to attend the National Ag In The Classroom Conference. Participated in Farm Safety Day Camp that was held for elementary and middle school students in October. Volunteers gathered to educate about hazards around the farm and promote safety, which reached approximately 50 people. Publications were available to members throughout the year so they may stay up to date on activities in the organization, and agricultural and rural issues. Local scholarships to two high school students were awarded as they furthered their education. Sponsored board member training through the Ag Leader Program with Iowa Farm Bureau. |
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