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Boone County Farm Bureau

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Boone County Farm Bureau is a grassroots organization committed to serving Boone County residents and the farmers who feed them.

We are active supporters of agriculture education, rural business initiatives and youth organizations.

10/20/2026

After a couple years away, the Boone County Farm Bureau Board was excited to bring back Harvest Bags as a small token of appreciation for our local farmers! These bags were fully sponsored by the Farm Bureau Board as a way to say thank you for all they do. The idea to restart this tradition came from Lauren Britton, and we are grateful for her suggestion. A special thank you to Lisa Snyder for donating some items for the bags. We also appreciate the community members and Ogden students who decorated the bags and wrote heartfelt thank-you messages for our farmers. Today we filled close to 200 bags that will be distributed to Boone County Elevators this week! Thank you to all who helped make this project possible and to the farmers who work hard every day to keep our communities strong! 🚜🌽💚

10/16/2026

DAY 4: Thank A Farmer! 🚜❤️

Today, we're taking a moment to recognize and thank the farmers and farm families who work tirelessly to provide food, fuel, and fiber while caring for the land and their communities.

Harvest season is one of the busiest times of the year, with long days, late nights, and countless hours spent in the field. Behind every crop harvested is a farmer whose dedication, hard work, and resilience help keep Iowa agriculture strong.

This year, we're especially proud to celebrate several Boone County farm families and businesses who were recognized at the Iowa State Fair Heritage and Century Farm Award Ceremonies.

🏆 Boone County Century Farm Award Recipients:
• Rich & Phyllis Grove, Pilot Mound
• Zachary & Jennifer Martens, Pilot Mound
• Tracy E. & Konni J. Westrum, Stratford

🏆 Boone County Heritage Farm Award Recipients: • Bergstrom Company, Ogden
• Christine & Ray Strother, Sharon & Patrick Weigel, Karen Wiederholt, and John & Connie Jordan, Ames

These awards recognize families and businesses who have owned Iowa farmland for 100+ years (Century Farms) or 150+ years (Heritage Farms), reflecting a legacy of stewardship, commitment, and pride in Iowa agriculture.

Today, we encourage you to take a moment to thank a farmer. Whether it's a neighbor, friend, family member, or local producer, a simple "thank you" can go a long way in recognizing the important work they do every day.

Let's celebrate the people behind the harvest and the generations of farm families who continue to shape our communities and feed our world. 🌽🚜💚

Keep and eye out next week for a small gift from Boone Farm Bureau to our local farmers and crews!

10/15/2026

DAY 3: Healthy Farmers are Safe Farmers!

You take care of the harvest, don't forget to take care of yourself too.🌽💛

Harvest season brings long days, early mornings, late nights, and plenty of pressure to get the job done. But taking care of yourself is just as important as taking care of the crop.

Whether you're behind the wheel, working in the field, or supporting someone through the busy season, remember these important reminders:

🚜Protect Your Body:
- Take regular breaks and get enough sleep.
- Stay hydrated and make time for regular meals.
- Wear high-visibility clothing and use appropriate lighting when working around moving equipment.
- Put away your phone and avoid distractions while operating machinery.

💛Take care of your mental health, too:
- Give yourself permission to slow down and rest when you need it.
- Check in on your family, friends, and fellow farmers. A simple " How are you really doing?" can go a long way.
- Don't be afraid to talk about stress or ask for support. You don't have to carry the weight of tough season alone.

Farming takes hard work, resilience, and dedication, but your well-being matters more than any deadline. Taking care of yourself isn't falling behind, its part of staying safe.

Lets make sure we look out for the people behind the harvest this season!

10/14/2026

DAY 2: Grain goes BEYOND the field!

Lets see what you know!

Which of these products can come from grain crops?
A. Breakfast Cereal
B. Livestock Feed
C. Cooking Oil
D. All of the Above!
Drop your answer in the comments!⬇

Have you ever wondered what happens to grain after its harvested?
The journey doesn't end when the grain leaves the field!

Once crops like corn, soybeans, wheat, and oats are harvested, the grain is transported to storage facilities, grain elevators, processing plants, or directly to its next destination.

Depending on the crop, grain can become livestock feed, food ingredients, cooking oils, cereal, flour, and even fuel!

From the food we eat to the fuel we use, grain plays a bigger role in everyday life than many people realize!

10/13/2026

As we round out National Farmers Day Boone County Farm Bureau will be doing a week of Posts Dedicated to Harvest Season and bringing awareness to the Different aspects of Harvest!

DAY 1: Share The Road!

Harvest Season means sharing Iowa's roads with farm equipment!

As farmers work to bring in their crops, you may encounter combines, tractors, and grain trucks traveling on rural roads. These large vehicles often move slower than regular traffic and need extra room to turn and maneuver.

Here's how you can help keep everyone safe:
- Slow down when approaching farm equipment.
-Leave plenty of following distance.
- Never pass unless you have a clear view and enough room to do so legally and safely.
- Watch for wide turns and equipment entering or exiting fields.
- BE PATIENT! A few extra minutes on the road can make a difference!

Whether your heading to work, taking the kids to school, or driving through the countryside, we all have a part in keeping Iowa's roads safe this harvest season.

09/30/2026

Ag in the Classroom is in Full Swing!!

On Thursday, Sept. 24th and Friday September 25th, Outreach and Ag in the Classroom Coordinator, Maddy Johnson began her programming year by presenting to K-6th grade students at United Community Schools. The students listened to the book “A Day in the life of a farmer” and discussed the different things farmers do for them. After listening to the story, the K-2 Students played “This or That” and got to choose between two things in agriculture (Ex. Apple or Orange) and could run to that side of the lawn while discussing how those items fit in agriculture. 3-6 grade students played agriculture Bingo and tested their knowledge of agriculture facts to get a bingo! September 28th and 29th Maddy bounced between multiple K and 1st grade classes in the following schools: Ledges, United, Sacred Heart and Trinity Lutheran. Maddy talked with students about tractors and machines and how they help farmers do many different jobs this time of year! The students listened to “A Tractor Goes Farming” by Roy Harrington to learn about all the jobs tractors can do. They then colored a picture of a tractor while pointing to different parts to a tractor and discussing safety around machines!
Are you an educator in Boone County who would like to implement agriculture into your curriculum? Email Maddy at [email protected] to discuss lesson plan ideas or have Maddy present to your students.

09/10/2026

Thursday, September 3rd, Boone County Farm Bureau held its annual Farm Tour for schools in and around the Boone Area. We had 10 stations ranging from in person livestock, Ag in the Classroom, Drones/Equipment and even had the pleasure of Iowa Corn bringing their trailer to present. We hosted approximately 160 students and even with a few small rain showers it was an extremely successful day! Huge Thank You to Westrum farms for hosting us, and to all the board members, presenters and volunteers who donated their time and resources!

07/21/2026

This past weekend the Boone County Farm Bureau held its annual cookoff contest at the Boone County Fair! The Overall winner was Cody Wesbrook with his turkey recipe and he will be headed to the Iowa State Fair in August! Congratulations to Cody and all the contestants!

Pictured Below:
Voting Delegate Jeff Westrom with Overall winner Cody Wesbrook
Judges with Daniel Vasquez and Team
Judges with Cody Wesbrook

07/20/2026

Our office hours are adjusted this week due to the RAGBRAI ride, thanks for rolling with us! All office staff will still be available and reachable via Email!

07/06/2026

Keep an eye on your Mailboxes for Official Member Appreciation Food Stand Vouchers!

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Address

1520 S Story Street
Boone, IA
50036

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 4pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 4pm
Thursday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+15154321435

Website

https://www.iowafarmbureau.com/

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