Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
| Return Reference | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Pt VI, Line 1a | An executive committee,when appointed, has the authority to conduct affairs of the organization between regular board meetings, but the committee is under the direct supervision of the board of directors at all times, and all actions of the comittee must be ratified at the following board of directors meeting. |
| Pt VI, Line 6 | Members |
| Pt VI, Line 7a | All members are the same class and are invited to the annual membership meeting where directors are elected. |
| Pt VI, Line 11b | The form 990 is reviewed by the president prior to filing and all directors review at the board meeting subsequent to its filing. |
| Pt VI, Line 12c | Conflict of interest is discussed at monthly meetings. |
| Other | Pt VI, Line 15: No officers or directors receive any compensation; therefore, no compensation review is needed. |
| Pt VI, Line 19 | The organization makes its Form 990 and any other required information available to the public upon specific request only. |
| Other | Pt XII, Line 2a&b: While the financial statements are not compiled by an independent accountant, they are compiled by a separate entity who compiles its financial statements and prepares and files all its state and federal tax returns/reports. This entity also reconciles the organization's bank statements. The organization pays a fee for these services. |
| Other | Line 4d-Other Program Services: AMERICAN FARM BUREAU FEDERATION (AFBF) ANNUAL MEETING- Volunteer director(s) attended (or will attend) the annual AFBF meeting with local Farm Bureau members from across the nation to participate in discussions and hear presentations on various agricultural issues affecting farmers and ranchers nationwide. Also, various delegates at the meeting make decisions on various AFBF policies. STATE MEETINGS- Volunteer Directors of the County Farm Bureau attended meetings sponsored by Texas Farm Bureau, including its annual state convention. At these meetings, various agricultural issues are discussed with similar local volunteers from other county farm bureaus across the state. At the Texas Farm Bureau annual convention, local county farm bureau leaders from all over Texas voted on agricultural issues that these volunteers would like Texas Farm Bureau and the volunteers to pursue on a statewide level in the upcoming year. AG IN THE CLASSROOM- County Farm Bureau volunteers contributed their time and resources to an Agriculture in the Classroom Program. Using various specially developed materials (in conjunction with Texas Farm Bureau), teachers around the state guide Texas students in grades 1 thru 6 in exploring various facets of food and fiber production in Texas. How agriculture contributes to the lifestyles of people throughout the world is also presented. AG YOUTH PROGRAMS- Contributed to local FFA and or/ 4-H organizations. These organizations strive to help youth grow in leadership and responsibility through various programs, many in agriculture-related areas. ADDITIONAL- Members of the County Farm Bureau are also member of Texas Farm Bureau, a statewide agricultural organization (exempt under 501 (c)(5)) that works for the betterment of agriculture and coordinates programs on a statewide basis. Members of the County Farm Bureau are also members of the American Farm Bureau, a national agricultural organization that also works for the betterment of agriculture. County Farm Bureau volunteers also help organize their members into separate agricultural commodity interests and participate in matters dealing with legislation that affects agriculture. |
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