Ringgold County Farm Bureau

04/29/2026

https://www.iowafarmbureau.com/Article/2026-Hog-Market-Update-and-Outlook-Webinar

04/02/2026

Seven chick eggs have officially made home in Diagonals kindergarten classroom. Stay tuned as students explore the lifecycle, egg, learn about chickens and how to care for them.

The chicks are expected to hatch April 21st! 🐣

04/01/2026

Ringgold County Ag in the Classroom is thrilled to partner with the Ringgold County Cattlemen as we host BEEF BASH.

This opportunity is open to Ringgold County students in grades 3rd-6th. Utilize the QR code below to register and we look forward to seeing our beef enthusiasts!

03/16/2026

High Steaks!
Any educators looking to bring real-world agriculture into your classroom? The High Steaks Beef Learning Unit offers engaging, hands-on opportunities for students to explore beef production, from pasture to plate, while connecting to science, nutrition, and food systems. Designed for grades 3-5, 6-8 and 9-12, this unit provide grade-specific materials that make it easy to integrate agriculture into your existing curriculum. Sign up now to be amoung the first to receive:
•Standards-aligned lesson plans
•Interactive, tactile materials like cattle feed and silage samples to spark student curiosity
•IALF publications and resources that help students understand the beef production process

These materials are designed to help you use agriculture as a real-world context for teaching core subjects, giving students meaningful, relevant learning experiences. Don’t miss this opportunity to bring agriculture to life in your classroom.

Please click the link to complete this form.

02/11/2026

Attention Educators- $1,000 Grants Available!
The Mid America CropLife Association (MACA) recognizes the essential role agriculture plays in our daily lives and proudly supports teachers, schools, and organizations committed to teaching agricultural concepts. The MACA Agriculture Academy Grant offers grants of up to $1,000 to teachers, schools, youth organizations, student groups, and community organizations. Funds can be used to support any project that advances agricultural education. To learn more, reach out to Ag in the Classroom Coordinator- Jennifer Miler at [email protected] or visit https://ambassador.maca.org/grant-program. The deadline to apply is March 31st.

The mission of Agriculture Academy is to educate students from kindergarten through 12th grade about the importance of agriculture. The Mid America CropLife Association (MACA) recognizes the essential role agriculture plays in our everyday lives. Through Agriculture Academy, MACA supports teachers,....

02/06/2026

Save the Date! The 2027 Young Farmer Conference will be here before we know it! The conference will take place on January 22-23, 2027, back in Des Moines, IA!

02/04/2026

County staff came across a variety of membership items, and we would love to see them go to you! All items are on a first come, first serve basis. They can be picked up between 8:30 am - 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday.
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• Farm Bureau Member metal signs (4x4 inches)
• 1” binders
• Farm Safety orange reflectors for farm equipment
• Farm Bureau Member metal driveway stop sign, approximately 15”x15”. FB member on the front and stop on the back (as pictured). Red post is also available for each driveway sign.
• 2026 barn calendars courtesy of Julie Davison

01/24/2026

01/02/2026

Although the holiday season has past, the season of giving life is always welcome!

Consider donating blood on Tuesday, January 6th at the First Christian Church in Mount Ayr. To schedule your time, contact Bev McGinnis at 641-464-3562.