Appanoose County Farm Bureau

08/22/2026

Are you a young farmer in Appanoose County? Are you interested in Networking with other young farmers in the area? This event is a great way to meet others like you and learn just how diverse agriculture is in Iowa. RSVP by the 26th! (see contact info in the photo)

Iowa Farm Bureau's Young Farmer Program
South Central Iowa Young Farmers (Iowa Farm Bureau District 8)
Iowa Farm Bureau

07/30/2026

Farm Bureau members, approximately ages 18 to 35, and their families are invited to a Young Farmer Ostrich Farm Tour, Bison Meal and Bonfire on Saturday, August 29, near Oskaloosa in Mahaska County.
The evening event will feature an ostrich farm tour at Striegel Acres, followed by a bison meal and bonfire at Deep Roots Bison. Kids are encouraged to attend, making this a great opportunity for families to connect with others who share a passion for agriculture.
RSVP by Wednesday, August 26 by contacting Bethany De Bruin at 616-902-6631.
The event is hosted by IFBF Young Farmer Advisory Committee members from Districts 7 (Austin & Erica Ashbacher) and 8 (Lucas & Bethany De Bruin).

07/13/2026

Attention members!! While early bird pricing may be gone, but it is not too late to get signed up! You and up to 5 family members are eligible to attend for just $150!

“Real Talk to Real Timelines,” builds on Iowa Farm Bureau’s Take Root programming with a two-day, hands-on experience designed for farm families who want to protect what they’ve built and prepare for what comes next.

07/13/2026

🔥 Know a teen who rules the grill? 🔥

If they take pride in crafting the perfect grilled or smoked meat dish, encourage them to enter Iowa Farm Bureau's Cookout Contest!

📅 When: Tuesday, August 18, 2026

📍 Where: Iowa State Fair on the Grand Concourse

👨‍🍳 Who: Youth ages 13–17 who love outdoor cooking!

🏆 Prize: $300 cash + a gas grill valued at $1,000, courtesy of the Iowa Propane Gas Association

⚠️ Spots are limited!

👉 Register and learn more:

The Cookout Contest is a celebration of Iowa-raised meats and the farmers who provide this high-quality product with animal care and environmental sustainability as their top priority.

06/29/2026

Is soft serve REAL ice cream? In honor of National , Iowa Farm Bureau got the scoop!

https://www.iowafarmbureau.com/Article/Is-soft-serve-real-ice-cream-Heres-what-dairy-label-means?fbclid=IwdGRjcASv0fZjbGNrBK_R6GV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHmGKFiibely17zjvkR3rOTVhGb7kujluZKuhEK5rEfrql3e5Bipx0Zu01ALM_aem_PQPzToBNts5UH7CT2ZRNZg

I have many summer memories of my family stopping for ice cream at the local drive-in, rushing to eat the dripping cone before it melted down my hand.

06/20/2026

Summer’s here, and so is your chance to win $200 in meat from our local Fareway store, a Pit Boss griddle, and more!

Play the Sizzlin' Summer Giveaway for a chance to win $200 in meat from your local Fareway store – plus a chance to win a Sizzlin' Summer Backyard Barbeque Grand Prize Package!

06/17/2026

How would you like to win hundreds of dollars in Fareway meat or a Pit Boss griddle? Enter Iowa Farm Bureau’s Sizzlin’ Summer Giveaway for your chance to win!

Play the Sizzlin' Summer Giveaway for a chance to win $200 in meat from your local Fareway store – plus a chance to win a Sizzlin' Summer Backyard Barbeque Grand Prize Package!

06/15/2026

Someone’s going to win $200 in meat from the Centerville Fareway store… Will it be you?

Play the Sizzlin' Summer Giveaway for a chance to win $200 in meat from your local Fareway store – plus a chance to win a Sizzlin' Summer Backyard Barbeque Grand Prize Package!