Pocahontas County Farm Bureau

06/12/2026

🔥 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.

06/09/2026

“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.

06/02/2026

🌽🐄 4th Grade Ag Day Success in Pocahontas County! 🚜🌱

Over 75 fourth grade students from Pocahontas County Schools—including Laurens Marathon, Pocahontas Catholic, and Pocahontas Area—recently participated in an exciting and educational 4th Grade Ag Day hosted by ISU Extension and Outreach Pocahontas County in partnership with local agriculture leaders including Pocahontas County Farm Bureau.

Students rotated through hands-on learning stations where they explored:
🐖 Livestock
🌾 Soil health
🌻 Prairie conservation & local wildlife
🚜 Farm safety
💻 Technology in agriculture
🌽 Corn & soybeans
…and so much more!

Through these interactive experiences, students gained a deeper understanding of the vital role agriculture plays in Iowa and in their everyday lives. Events like this help inspire the next generation of ag leaders—thank you for making it a day to remember! 🌟💚

05/25/2026

🎓👏 Celebrating Academic Excellence! 👏🎓

Congratulations to Jack Gerdes, a 2026 graduate of Pocahontas Area High School, for being recognized this spring at the 24th Annual Governor’s Scholar Recognition Ceremony in Des Moines!

Jack was honored by Governor Kim Reynolds and Lt. Governor Chris Cournoyer for his outstanding academic achievement—an incredible accomplishment that highlights his dedication and hard work throughout his high school career.

This prestigious event, sponsored in part by the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation, celebrated the achievements of 429 top high school seniors from across Iowa.

Way to represent Pocahontas Area with excellence, Jack! 🌟 Your future is bright, and we’re proud of all you’ve achieved! 💙🖤

05/22/2026

🚜🌱 Planting Season Complete! 🌱🚜

There’s always a great sense of satisfaction when the planting season wraps up—and this spring was no exception!

A big thank you to John Sobotka, who serves on the Pocahontas County Farm Bureau Board of Directors, for sharing these photos capturing the hard work and dedication that went into this year’s planting season.

Here’s to a successful start and the promise of a strong growing season ahead! 🌾💚

05/21/2026

🚜🌍 Farmers—stay ahead of what’s next!

U.S. trade policy is at a critical turning point, and the decisions ahead will have real impacts right here in Iowa. Join us at Iowa Farm Bureau’s 2026 Economic Summit to explore how global trade affects Iowa agriculture, where future demand for U.S. ag products is headed, and what it means for your farm or ag business.

💰 Early bird savings available through May 31! Don’t miss the chance to register at a discounted rate.

👉 Secure your seat and invest in the future of agriculture.
Register now at:

05/20/2026

🎓🌟 Celebrating Student Achievement! 🌟🎓

At this year’s Senior Awards Ceremony, we were proud to recognize Delaney Janssen of Gilmore City as one of the 2026 Iowa Farm Bureau Federation (IFBF) Scholarship recipients!

Delaney was awarded a $2,500, four-year renewable scholarship from IFBF—totaling up to $10,000 in support of her education. 👏

Pocahontas County Farm Bureau Board member Sarah Janssen had the honor of presenting Delaney with this well-deserved award.

Congratulations, Delaney! We wish you all the best as you continue your journey and pursue your future goals. 🌱

05/19/2026

🎓🌟 Celebrating Our 2026 Scholarship Recipients! 🌟🎓

At this year’s Senior Awards Ceremony, we were proud to recognize the outstanding recipients of the 2026 Pocahontas County Farm Bureau Scholarships.

Congratulations to:
👏 Addison Shimon
👏 Delaney Janssen
👏 Halee Hauswirth
👏 Collin Dreith

These students exemplify hard work, leadership, and a commitment to their future and our community. We are honored to support their next steps and can’t wait to see all they accomplish!

05/18/2026

Are you growing a creative, value-added ag business?

Tap the “sign up” button to request information about Iowa Farm Bureau’s Grow Your Future Award, a competition for young farmers and entrepreneurs with cash prizes up to $10,000.

🌱 https://mailchi.mp/7e9670e60738/grow-your-future

05/13/2026

🌾✨ Young Farmer Ag Insights Tour | June 4–5, 2026 ✨🌾

Two days. Fresh perspectives. Powerful connections.

The 2026 Iowa Farm Bureau Young Farmer Ag Insights Tour takes farmers ages 21–40 to western Iowa and Missouri for a behind‑the‑scenes look at innovative ag operations—from a cutting‑edge dairy and elite genetics facility to a community meat processor and an award‑winning distillery.

🏨 Bonus: Enjoy an overnight stay in downtown Omaha at the iconic Magnolia Hotel.

Come ready to be inspired, spark new ideas, and connect with fellow young farmers who are shaping the future of agriculture. 🚜🌱

Join us for the 2026 Iowa Farm Bureau Young Farmer Ag Insights Tour, which will take farmers (ages 18-40) on fun, educational tours of innovative agricultural sites in western Iowa and Nebraska.