Fayette County Farm Bureau

09/24/2025

Farm Bureau members from across the state departed their Iowa farms for Washington, D.C., Sept. 8-11, and met with their elected officials and agency representatives. Members shared personal stories and examples of how important ag issues impact their farms, including the critical need for the farm bill. Other important topics and issues raised by members included protecting interstate commerce, combating low crop prices and growing opportunities for trade.
Twenty-eight members from the graduating class of Iowa Farm Bureau Federation’s (IFBF) Ag Leaders Institute, which trains members on how to represent their farms, their county Farm Bureaus and the ag industry, joined the trip. Included in the trip, pictured left to right, were Josh Jeske of Eldora; Chris Lueder of Fayette; Brian Frye of Williams and Ben Zitelman of Manchester.
The graduating Ag Leaders class visited with Iowa Sens. Charles Grassley and Joni Ernst, as well as the offices of Reps. Ashley Hinson, Mariannette Miller-Meeks, Zach Nunn and Randy Feenstra.
Members stressed the urgency of passing an updated farm bill and shared how historically low crop prices create many challenges for farmers and threaten family farms and ag-related businesses. The farmer delegation urged lawmakers to make critical updates to the farm safety net which are needed to help farmers manage risk and provide certainty for long-term planning.
The Washington, D.C. trip serves as the culmination of the year-long Ag Leaders Institute, a program designed for Farm Bureau members of all ages who care about the future of agriculture and want to make a positive impact; have the potential for providing exceptional leadership in their community, county and state; and are interested in advancing in leadership positions within Farm Bureau and agriculture. Participants learn about the latest information and insights on issues important to agriculture, practice developing the leadership skills needed to deal with issues critical to agriculture and leading change and develop a statewide network of leaders in Farm Bureau and agriculture who are committed to the future of rural Iowa. Graduates will be recognized at the Iowa Farm Bureau annual meeting, Dec. 9-10 in Des Moines.

Photograph credit to the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation.

09/23/2025

Farm Strong! Good luck to all runners!👟🥛

09/23/2025

🌾 Why become a Fayette County Farm Bureau member?
Because membership matters—both for YOU and your COMMUNITY. 💙

✔ Unlock exclusive savings & benefits
✔ Support ag education and youth scholarships
✔ Strengthen agriculture & rural communities
✔ Be part of something bigger, right here at home

👉 Join today and make a difference: https://www.iowafarmbureau.com/join

09/22/2025

It’s National Farm Safety Week! 🚜
As harvest gets underway in Iowa, please remember to slow down, stay alert, and share the road with farm equipment. Let’s keep our farmers, families, and drivers safe this season. 🌽🚦

08/26/2025

The Fayette County Farm Bureau office will be closed on Monday, September 1st, in observance of Labor Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, September 2nd, and resume normal business hours. Thank you for your understanding and have a safe and enjoyable holiday!

08/14/2025

🌽🚜 40 Reasons Why America Needs Farmers 🚜🌽

When you think of Iowa, you might picture endless cornfields or herds of pigs… but that’s only part of the story.

From the crayons in your child’s backpack 🎨 to the tires on your car 🚗, even the ingredients in your medicine cabinet and cosmetics 💊💄—Iowa farmers are working quietly behind the scenes every day to produce the products you depend on.

America Needs Farmers (ANF) is more than just three letters on a football helmet—it’s a symbol of strength, resilience, and the incredible impact Iowa farmers have on our state and our nation.

🎥 Watch this short video to discover how farmers impact your life in ways you might never have imagined.

When people picture Iowa, they might think of cornfields. Or maybe pigs. But that’s not even half the story. Whether it’s the crayons in your child’s backpack, the tires on your car or the ingredients in your medicine cabinet and cosmetics—Iowa farmers work quietly behind the scenes to produ...

07/22/2025

🚨 The fun starts SOON! 🚨
We’re just 20 minutes away from the Kiddie Tractor Pull registration at the Fayette County Fair 🎉

📍 Find us by the 4-H Building
🎟 State Fair Ticket Giveaway happening NOW!
👧👦 Tractor Pull registration starts at 2:30 PM
🕒 Pull kicks off at 3:00 PM sharp!
🍴 Don’t forget the Community Meal from 5–7 PM — come hungry!

Swing by, say hi, grab some goodies, and enjoy a fun afternoon at the fair! 💚

07/21/2025

Good luck to all 4-H and FFA participants taking part in this week's Fayette County Fair!!
Members, please don't hesitate to send your photos to kayleigh.white@ifbf.org so we can feature your achievements! 🐷🐔🐄🐇🐴🐑📷🌻

07/17/2025

🚨 Iowa cattle producers & livestock farmers — don’t miss this important webinar on Theileriosis, a tickborne disease now confirmed in Iowa. 🐄🦠

📅 Monday, July 28 | 10:00 AM (CST)
🎙️ Featuring experts Dr. Jeff Kaisand & Dr. Grant Dewell
🧬 Learn about the Asian Longhorned Tick, disease symptoms, prevention, and recent policy changes.

➡️ Get the details & register here: https://www.iowafarmbureau.com/Article/Theileriosis-in-Iowa-an-update-on-the-disease-being-spread-by-the-Asian-Longhorned-Tick-Webinar

Essential info for herd health, straight from Iowa’s top vets. 💻👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️

07/17/2025

🚜✨ Rev up the fun at the Fayette County Fair in West Union, Iowa next Tuesday, July 22rd, for our Kiddie Tractor Pull! 🎉

Registration starts at 2:30 PM, and the action begins at 3:00 PM. 🏆
Kids aged 4-11 will compete in exciting classes, with ribbons for class winners!

Special thanks to Pam's Pedal Tractor Pulls for facilitating this event.

Don't miss out—join us for an afternoon of thrills and cheers!!

06/26/2025

📢 Spokesman Ad Reminder!
🕛 Monday at Noon is the weekly deadline to submit your ads for the upcoming issue of the Spokesman!

📌 Each member may submit two non-commercial ads per week, with a 25-word limit per ad.

🚨Heads up! There will be a two-week break coming up:

❌ No county pages the week of July 1–4

❌ No Spokesman issue the week of July 7–11