Fayette County Farm Bureau

03/30/2026

The Fayette County Farm Bureau, Fayette location, will be closed on Friday, April 3rd, for Good Friday. We will reopen at 8 AM on Monday, April 6th.

03/23/2026

For 250 years, agriculture has been the backbone of American freedom. Our roots run deep, and they continue to nourish our nation. Happy Agriculture Week, all!!

03/17/2026

Valley 3rd graders got a hands-on lesson about Midwest weather and farming during today’s Ag in the Classroom visit!🌦️👩‍🌾

Students learned about the different types of weather we experience in the Midwest during all four seasons and how it impacts farmers throughout the year. From rainy and muddy springs to hot summers, windy falls, and snowy winters, farmers work through all kinds of conditions to care for their crops and livestock. One of the fun parts of the lesson was learning how farmers wear different types of boots to handle the changing weather and field conditions. The right boots help farmers stay safe and keep working no matter what Mother Nature brings!

It was a great day learning about how weather and agriculture go hand in hand. 🌽🚜

03/12/2026

Fayette County Farm Bureau board members recently participated in the Farm Bureau Day at the Capitol in Des Moines on February 10th and March 11th. President Matt Baerg and Board Member Mark Hamlett attended to represent Fayette County and connect with state legislators.

As a grassroots organization, Iowa Farm Bureau Federation values the voices of its members and works to ensure their priorities are heard at the state level. Throughout the year, Farm Bureau gathers input from members on important issues impacting agriculture and rural communities. These ideas are discussed at the county, district, and state levels and developed into policy resolutions that help guide legislative priorities during the session.

The Farm Bureau Day at the Capitol provides an opportunity for members to meet with lawmakers, share perspectives from their local communities, and discuss issues important to agriculture and rural Iowa. Fayette County Farm Bureau is proud to have local leadership engaged in representing members and advocating for agriculture.

03/04/2026

Kayleigh had a busy and engaging day at Oelwein Middle School leading students through the Journey 2050 water lesson!

Students explored how much of Earth’s water is actually usable, discovering that while our planet is covered in water, only a very small percentage is fresh and accessible for drinking, farming, and everyday needs. Through hands-on visuals and interactive discussion, they learned how water supports agriculture, from growing crops to caring for livestock, and why conservation matters.

The lesson encouraged students to think critically about where their water comes from and how their daily choices can help protect this essential resource for the future. 🌎💧

02/25/2026

It’s National FFA Week, and we are proud to celebrate and support the next generation of agricultural leaders right here in Fayette County! 🌽💙💛

FFA helps students grow in leadership, service, and career skills while strengthening their connection to agriculture and their communities. These young leaders represent the future of our farms, food system, and rural communities.

This week, Fayette County Farm Bureau was excited to treat our local FFA chapters to a few treats as a small thank you for their hard work and dedication. We are grateful for all they do and look forward to seeing the impact they will continue to make in agriculture.

Happy National FFA Week to all our Fayette County FFA members and advisors!

02/23/2026

Kayleigh has been busy bringing agriculture to life in classrooms across Fayette County! 🌱🚜

Through hands-on activities, interactive lessons, and lots of agriculture fun, students aren’t just learning about Ag, they’re experiencing it! From exploring where their food comes from to discovering the science behind farming, classrooms have been full of curiosity and excitement.

So far, she has reached 2,933 students and counting! 🌟

02/17/2026

Teachers check out this opportunity!!📚

📣Request your kit today!!📦

📚Read Across Iowa is a month-long celebration that uses the power of reading to connect students to real-world learning across Iowa classrooms. The 2026 theme, Pollinators to Products, helps students discover how pollinators play a vital role in the agricultural products we rely on every day - all through engaging stories and classroom-ready resources.

Request a kit here: https://form.jotform.com/253645411645154

Learn more about Read Across Iowa here: https://www.iowaagliteracy.org/Tools-Resources/Other/Read-Across-Iowa

02/16/2026

We’ll be taking a short Spokesman break — there will be no publication the week of March 4. If you have ads or announcements to share, please make sure they’re submitted by NOON on March 2 to be included in the March 11 issue. Thank you for planning ahead!😊

02/06/2026

All month long, our lower elementary students are learning where everyday products come from 🌽

Through lessons on Iowa’s corn industry, students are discovering that corn grown right here in Iowa is used in more than 4,000 different products. By making their own cornstarch playdough, they’re seeing firsthand how agriculture connects to their daily lives.

Building understanding, appreciation, and connection to Iowa agriculture one classroom at a time.

01/26/2026

The 2026 Iowa Farm Bureau's Young Farmer Program Conference has come and gone! Members from Fayette County attended industry tours, breakout sessions, and various networking opportunities.

We would like to congratulate Megan Baumgartner for advancing to the Semi-finals of the Discussion Meet. Megan will continue preparing for the final rounds later this year. She also earned 1st place in the Women’s Grip Strength Competition! Way to represent Fayette County!

01/26/2026

A huge congratulations to Fayette County Farm Bureau member Megan Baumgartner for placing in the Top 10 individuals during the Discussion Meet at the 2026 Iowa Farm Bureau Young Farmers Conference! We’re excited to cheer you on as you compete again this December at the Iowa Farm Bureau Annual Meeting. Way to go, Megan!

Twenty-six young farmers participated in today’s Discussion Meet at Iowa Farm Bureau’s Young Farmer Conference – embracing an opportunity to grow as communicators, which will help them become even stronger advocates for agriculture and their local communities. 👏

Congratulations to the top 10 semifinalists advancing to the next round of competition, at Iowa Farm Bureau’s 2026 Annual Meeting in December:

Olivia Marti, Allamakee County
Mitchell Hora, Washington County
Lauren Britton, Boone County
Jarret Horn, Jasper County
Jacob Smith, Fremont County
Peyton Pangburn, Worth County
Coltin Schachtner Kramer, Pocahontas County
Cale Gent, Hancock County
Megan Baumgartner, Fayette County
Harvard Williams, Clay County