Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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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 - The Company was active in achieving their goal of influencing public policy for the benefit of their 690 members in the county. The Board of Directors generated an opinionnaire in April to distribute to all members, so they have the opportunity voice their opinions on issues that are important to their members on the local, state and national level. These were distributed via email and U.S. mail. The results were tabulated and policy was approved by members at their policy development meeting in June. These policies are then provided and reviewed at the company's annual member appreciation meal and social gathering in August. |
| Other | Part III, Line 4b - Ag Promotion - The Company promoted agriculture to members and the general public in various ways. The Company purchased print and Facebook advertising throughout the year that promote livestock and row crop production as well as advocating for agriculture to the 6,850 residents of the county. The Company hosts an appreciation meal and social gathering in July for all 690 members, with 200 attending. The Company also promotes agriculture through activities it does or sponsors during the County Fair in July, reaching the 6,500 attendees. |
| Other | Part III, Line 4c - Ag Education - The Company is a strong supporter of agriculture education to people of all ages, but in particular elementary students in the county. The Company provides materials and one full-time ag-in-the classroom coordinator to lead in-person educational sessions in 4 schools in the county, reaching 200, Pre-K through 4th grade students on a monthly basis, September through May. The Company hosts an Ag Career and Safety program every September for all 4th grade students in the county, reaching 175 students. Scholarships were also awarded to 2 eligible high school students. |
| Pt VI, Line 2 | Dee Ann Paulsrud and Ted Paulsrud have a family relationship. Kyle Bennett and Kysa Radke have a family relationship. |
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