Hancock County Farm Bureau - IA

01/07/2026

Please fill out the following link to register!!! https://forms.office.com/r/T4R6SRn1Z8

Only 2 days left to register for the Young Farmer Conference!
Register today through your County Farm Bureau – the conference takes place January 23–24, 2026 in Des Moines, IA! Learn more about the conference by visiting our website!

01/02/2026

Attn: Hancock County Young Farmers!! The registration deadline of Jan. 6th is quickly approaching for the 2026 IFBF Young Farmer's Conference! Please visit https://www.iowafarmbureau.com/Farmer-Resources/Farm-Bureau-Leaders/Young-Farmer-Program/Young-Farmer-Conference for access to the agenda, industry tour opportunities, and discussion meet information.

If this is something you are planning to attend, please fill out this registration form ASAP! https://forms.office.com/r/T4R6SRn1Z8

Join us for the 2026 Young Farmer Conference taking place on Friday, January 23 and Saturday, January 24 at the Community Choice Convention Center in Des Moines, Iowa.

12/29/2025

Hancock County Farm Bureau's outgoing President, Darrin Kruger received the County Award of Excellence on behalf of the board during Iowa Farm Bureau Federation’s 107th annual meeting held Dec. 9-10 in Des Moines.
This designation recognizes county Farm Bureaus that actively engaged and achieved success in the priority areas of membership, policy, leadership development and community outreach.
“Our organization’s strength lies in the passion and dedication of our county members,” said Brent Johnson, Iowa Farm Bureau president. “Their unwavering advocacy and leadership are not only foundational to Iowa Farm Bureau’s mission and Iowa agriculture but also helps rural communities thrive and grow.”

12/25/2025

12/22/2025

Please take note of our Hancock County Farm Bureau Office Hours for the upcoming week.

If you need immediate assistance, please call the customer service or claims department. Customer Service can be reached at 866-399-3237 Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The claims department is available 24/7 at 1-800-226-6383.

12/18/2025

Thank you to State Representatives Shannon Latham and Mark Thompson as well as Senator Dennis Guth for joining members of Franklin, Hancock, Humboldt, Hamilton, and Wright County Farm Bureaus last night for a Pre-Session Legislative discussion!! Your time and conversation were appreciated by all.

12/17/2025

12/15/2025

Caleb Renner, fifth-generation farmer and Hancock County Farm Bureau Board Member of Klemme saw an opportunity to improve safety and efficiency on the farm. Renner developed a replacement for bin sweeps called AgriNet, designed to make grain bin unloading both safer and more effective.

Iowa agricultural entrepreneurs Josh Jeske of Terraform Tillage and Caleb Renner of Renner Ag Solutions said they’ve been humbled by their experience as top 10 semifinalists in the 2026 Ag Innovation Challenge.

12/11/2025

Last chance to vote!!

Big ideas deserve big opportunities! 🌱 The Grow Your Future Award gives young farmers the chance to showcase their innovative business ideas and compete for cash prizes to grow their dreams.

Meet the Top 8 Finalists! They’re competing for a chance to win up to $10,000 - and your vote can help make it happen. Voting is open now through December 14, so don’t wait!

👉 Cast your vote here: https://iowafarmbureau.wishpondpages.com/iowa-farm-bureau-s-grow-your-future-award-3/

The top three finalists will take the stage at the 2026 Young Farmer Conference on January 24 for an exciting pitch-off you won’t want to miss!

12/10/2025

Hancock County had great representation at this year's IFBF Annual Meeting in Paul Brozik (left) who currently serves as our HCFB Vice President, Mike Hejlik (middle) who served his last term as HCFB’s Voting Delegate, and Darrin Krguer (right) who is HCFB’s outgoing Board President.

Farmers from across the state gathered at the 2025 Iowa Farm Bureau Annual Meeting & County Leadership Conference the past two days, where IFBF honored the accomplishments of the County Farm Bureaus and celebrated the strength and unity of our grassroots organization and members. This event was all about recognizing the people, progress, and pride that define Farm Bureau and the heart of Iowa.

12/08/2025

Schutjer Farm Stand and Pumpkin Patch of Hancock County has a chance to win up to $10,000 in cash prizes through Iowa Farm Bureau’s Grow Your Future Award for innovative young ag entrepreneurs, and they need our help! Schutjer Farm Stand is a finalist for the award, and they need your vote to advance in the competition. December 8 – 14 is the window to vote. Please click this link and vote for [insert business name]: https://iowafarmbureau.wishpondpages.com/iowa-farm-bureau-s-grow-your-future-award-3/

12/03/2025

On Monday, Nov. 24th the Hancock County Farm Bureau Board had representation at the Iowa Farm Bureau District 2 meeting at HCFB Office in Garner. The evening began with dinner at 6:30 p.m., followed by the district’s business meeting. This District 2 meeting was held just prior to the IFBF Annual Convention coming up Dec. 9th and 10th!

Pictured are (left to right) IFBF District 2 Director Andy Hill; Hancock County Voting Delegate, Mike Hejlik; Hancock County Vice President, Paul Brozik; Hancock County President, Josh Crawford; and IFBF President Brent Johnson (right).