Northwest Iowa — Iowa Farm Bureau Federation members from northwest Iowa joined their counterparts from across the state Tuesday and Wednesday at the annual Iowa Farm Bureau Federation Convention.
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack was the keynote speaker Wednesday morning at the Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center in Des Moines. The 2016 annual meeting theme, “Believe, Lead, Achieve,” acknowledges the accomplishments of farmers and rural Iowans and the many ways they embrace innovation to benefit all.
To mark the occasion, Iowa Governor Terry Branstad has declared this week as ‘Iowa Farm Bureau Week,’ honoring the unity and strength of the state’s 159,000-member farm organization.
“Believe, Lead, Achieve” is the theme this year and it is a testament to IFBF’s impact in so many sectors of the state. They are recognized around the world as Iowa’s largest grassroots farm organization, but their member-centric programs also are known for improving the lives of all Iowans.
This week’s Iowa Farm Bureau Federation Convention is the 98th annual for the organization.
