Hancock County Farm Bureau - IA

09/17/2025

WHAT A DAY!! Yesterday we hosted over 100 third grade students from West Hancock and GHV for our annual Ag Fair at the Hancock County District Fairgrounds.

This year we introduced a two-part learning experience for the students that featured a First Responder/Farm Safety Segment AND an Agriculture Segment.

A huge thank you to Forest City, GHV and WH FFA Chapters as this event would not have happened without them! The FFA students brought livestock, equipment, presented to students, and lead the third graders from station to station.

HCFB would also like to send a sincere and heartfelt thank you to the following: Randy Hiscocks, Evan Beshey and the Hancock County Fair Board, Garner Fire Department, Chief Martinez with Britt PD, West Hancock Ambulance Service, MercyOne North Iowa Air Med, K.C. Nielsen of Kanawha, Jason Lackore with Hancock County Conservation, Riley Pringnitz with NEW Coop, Hancock County Extension Office and their County Council members, and Vanessa Trampel with Iowa Corn. We appreciate your time, resources, and energy devoted to educating the youth of Hancock County. The day was a celebration of the various ways different entities work together to help and support our local farmers!

09/05/2025

Today, Secretary Mike Naig announced that, due to record demand, the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship is extending the deadline for farmers to sign-up for cover crop cost-share through Sept. 18 and is allocating additional funding so that even more farmers can participate.
https://iowaagriculture.gov/news/cover-crop-cost-share-sign-up-ext

09/04/2025

The 2025 Summer Policy Conference is wrapping up this morning down in West Des Moines. Attending from Hancock County Farm Bureau is Voting Delegate, Mike Hejlik and Young Farmer Rep., Kody Trampel!

The Summer Policy Conference is the final step in Farm Bureau’s grassroots policy development process where voting delegates will determine policy direction for the organization. A voting delegate representative or President from each county is asked to participate in the policy and official business sessions being conducted.

09/02/2025

There's still time to register for Thursday's Webinar! Check out the link below.

Federal farm policy has evolved significantly—from early efforts in education and extension to price supports, supply controls, conservation, and risk management. Today, over 80% of Farm Bill spending goes to food and nutrition programs, with crop and livestock insurance and revenue support taking...

08/29/2025

🚨🚨ATTN YOUNG FARMERS!!!🚨🚨

Tomorrow from 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. at Jack Trice Stadium - Iowa State University
Come join the Young Farmer Advisory Committee for a fun and relaxed afternoon at the Young Farmer Tailgate!

This is a great opportunity to connect with fellow young farmers while enjoying free food, drinks, and great company. The tailgate will take place at Harvester Plaza, Tent #3 (Farm Bureau Young Farmers Tent) just before the Iowa State vs. South Dakota football game, which kicks off at 2:30 p.m. at Jack Trice Stadium.

08/28/2025

You might know America Needs Farmers. But do you know why? 2025 is the 40th anniversary of ANF, and Iowa Farm Bureau is marking the occasion by sharing 40 unique reasons why America Needs Farmers. Check it out at

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...

08/25/2025

Make sure you stop by and grab your tickets before Friday night's game!!!

🏈🥫 Tackle Hunger in Hancock County! 🥫🏈

Gold-Eagle Cooperative’s 3rd Annual Tailgate Raffle — all proceeds go to Hancock County food pantries!

📅 Friday, August 29th at West Hancock Football Field

💵 $5 each or 5 for $20

🎟 Get tickets at any GEC location
OR these Britt business sponsors:
• Michael Foods
• Titanium Lunchbox
• First State Bank
• Red, White, & Brew Coffee Co.
• Swenson Do-It-Best Hardware

💻 Buy via Venmo! Scan the QR code on the flyer and include your name & phone number in the memo so we can fill out your tickets.

🎯 Drawing at halftime — you don’t have to be present to win!

08/22/2025

HCFB Board President, Darrin Kruger and Voting Delegate, Mike Hejlik had a wonderful time on this tour opportunity!!

08/20/2025

We're proud to be a sponsor for this great event! Be sure to stop and grab your tickets at a location listed near you!! 🙌🙌

🏈🥫 Tackle Hunger in Hancock County! 🥫🏈

Gold-Eagle Cooperative’s 3rd Annual Tailgate Raffle — all proceeds go to Hancock County food pantries!

📅 Friday, August 29th at West Hancock Football Field

💵 $5 each or 5 for $20

🎟 Get tickets at any GEC location
OR these Britt business sponsors:
• Michael Foods
• Titanium Lunchbox
• First State Bank
• Red, White, & Brew Coffee Co.
• Swenson Do-It-Best Hardware

💻 Buy via Venmo! Scan the QR code on the flyer and include your name & phone number in the memo so we can fill out your tickets.

🎯 Drawing at halftime — you don’t have to be present to win!

08/19/2025

Congratulations to our Hancock County 4-H Livestock and Horticulture/Garden Crop exhibitors at the 2025 Iowa State Fair! We are so proud of the hard work, dedication, and care each of you put into your projects and the way you represented Hancock County!

Official results can be found here: https://fairentry.com/Fair/Results/21165

08/15/2025

In June of 1953, the "Iowa Bureau Farmer" wrote its final edition before merging with the Iowa Farm Bureau Spokesman. In honor of our Young Farmer Tailgate coming up, and the recent Market Study Trip to the Netherlands, we thought this was a fitting throwback! While the terms "Young Farmer" and "Market Study Trip" weren't used back in 1953, it is evident that providing these similar opportunities to Iowa Farmers nearly 70 years ago was still a foundational pillar of our great organization!

From Iowa to Oregon, to Washington, to Canada, and back home… This trip could’ve been yours for the price of $156.25 (plus meals!) 😊

08/09/2025

Congrats, Randy!!

Congratulations to our very own Randy & Mel Hiscocks for being awarded the The Heart of the County Fair Award at the Iowa State Fair!🏆🎉👏

The Heart of the County Fair Award honors exceptional Iowans who have made significant contributions to their local fairs and communities. There were five families selected from around the state and they were honored today with a plaque and special recognition, made possible by Beck’s Hybrids in partnership with the Iowa State Fair.

We are so lucky to have the Hiscock's involved in our fair for over 22 years!