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Improving Rural Vitality through Farm Bureau Partnerships

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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Improving Rural Vitality through Farm Bureau Partnerships

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  1. April 15, 2009 Improving Rural Vitality through Farm Bureau Partnerships

  2. Mission Statement Farm Bureau is dedicated to helping farm families prosper and improve their quality of life.

  3. Iowa Farm Bureau Federation’s Strategic Focus

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. What Does Surprise People • Health and Wellness • Rural Health Coaches • Rural Family Medicine Scholarships • Easter Seals Iowa Rural Solutions project • ROPS incentive

  7. What Does Surprise People • Community and Rural Development • Renew Rural Iowa • Business Succession Planning • Leadership Development • Community Enhancement Grants

  8. Farm Bureau team effort $1 million provided in 2008 Contributions through IFBF, Iowa Farm Bureau Foundation, and 100 county Farm Bureau offices

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. ? QUESTIONS ? Dal GroomsBusiness Information Administratordgrooms@ifbf.org(515) 225-5452

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