Linn County Farm Bureau

09/04/2026

On Friday, September 4th, four local leaders of Farm Bureau met with trade representatives from Mexico, Papua New Guinea, Japan, Vietnam, and Peru to discuss world trade and its impact on Iowa agriculture. The meeting was facilitated by Global Ties Iowa, a community-based, member-driven nonprofit that coordinates people‑to‑people exchanges between international leaders and residents of eastern Iowa’s Creative Corridor, fostering mutual understanding through citizen diplomacy. The discussion was based around sharing the experience of the Iowa farmers, while allowing them the opportunity to tell their stories of how the global trade market directly impacts their operations to international leaders.

Photo (From L to R): Phan Dieu My (Vietnam), Rebecca Maniat (Papua New Guinea), Wesley Roy (Papua New Guinea), Herbert Ernesto Bernal Paz (Peru), Claudia Cristina Villasenor Aguilar (Mexico), Ingrid Jauregui Lozano (Peru), Keiichiro Shimada (Japan), Joe Dierickx (IFBF District 6 Director), Steve Swenka (Johnson County), Brian Strasser (Iowa County), Nate Hofmann (Linn County), Matthew Jones (IFBF Region 9 Manager), Rob Pangburn (IFBF Region 8 Manager).

08/20/2026

06/26/2026

Don’t forget to stop by the fair tonight for our Membership Appreciation Dinner! We’ll be here serving from 4:30 - 7:00 pm!

Join us this Friday at The Linn County Fair for our Membership Appreciation Dinner! Members and their immediate family eat for free!

06/23/2026

Join us this Friday at The Linn County Fair for our Membership Appreciation Dinner! Members and their immediate family eat for free!

06/16/2026

Linn, Benton, Delaware, & Jones County Farm Bureau’s co-hosted a Young Farmer Social on June 11th at the Linn County Fairgrounds. This event was hosted to bring the young farmers from neighboring counties altogether! Everyone was able to network while playing in a bags tournament and other yard games. A couple board members from each county were also in attendance to answer any questions about Farm Bureau! A big thank you to everyone that helped plan this event and to everyone who attended, it was a blast!

06/13/2026

📣 Fairgoers, we've got an important update for grandstand events at the Linn County Fair!

A new clear bag policy is in place to help everyone get through the gates safely and more quickly. Guests should bring personal items in a clear bag when attending grandstand events.

Medical device bags and diaper bags are permitted, and all bags are subject to search upon entry.

Thank you for your cooperation and for helping us create a safe, fun, and memorable fair experience for everyone!

06/02/2026

Don’t forget to RSVP to our Young Farmer Event next Thursday!

❗️CALLING ALL YOUNG FARMERS❗️

Join Linn, Benton, Delaware, and Jones County Farm Bureau Young Farmers at the Linn County Fairgrounds for a Young Farmer Social! Food and drinks will be provided as well as a raffle and yard games, including a bags tournament! RSVP by email to your County Farm Bureau by June 8th.

06/02/2026

Linn County’s FINAL T-Bone Tuesday winner is Kim Hayes! Congratulations Kim!

U.S. meat is the most sustainable in the world—and that includes beef. 🥩

Beef cattle contribute less than 4% of the nation’s greenhouse gases while providing more than 28 billion pounds of meat. But farmers won’t stop there—they continue to work with feed specialists and researchers to find ways to reduce emissions even further.

https://www.iowafarmbureau.com/Article/Americas-beef-is-the-most-sustainable-in-the-world

Each Tuesday in May, Fareway Stores Marion & Fareway Stores Lisbon shoppers had the chance to win a pack of T-Bone steaks, courtesy of Linn County Farm Bureau & Linn County Cattlemen!

Think skipping steak will save the planet? Here’s the real story on how American farmers are leading the way in low-impact beef and dairy—and why your burger might be greener than you think.

05/28/2026

It was a great year for our Ag in the Classroom program!

Ag in the Classroom had a wonderful 2025-2026 school year!

Linn County Education Outreach was able to reach over 10,000 students through a variety of activities- AITC monthly lessons, Ag in the Park, chicken hatching, career day, & more! With each of these interactions, students were able to learn about the important role that agriculture plays in our lives. These hands-on experiences help spark curiosity & increase agriculture literacy!

Thank you to all of the teachers who welcomed our Ag in the Classroom program into their classrooms. It was such a joy getting to connect with all of the students and staff. Already looking forward to next year!

05/28/2026

❗️CALLING ALL YOUNG FARMERS❗️

Join Linn, Benton, Delaware, and Jones County Farm Bureau Young Farmers at the Linn County Fairgrounds for a Young Farmer Social! Food and drinks will be provided as well as a raffle and yard games, including a bags tournament! RSVP by email to your County Farm Bureau by June 8th.