Worth County Farm Bureau

09/02/2026

ESKILDSEN MEETS WITH WCFB

Kennedy Eskildsen, ISU Worth County Extension attended the Worth County Farm Bureau board of directors August meeting. Kennedy introduced herself to the board and discussed what she’ll be focusing on for programming in 2026-2027. She has been given directive to focus on adult programming; and the first 2 parenting workshops will be hosted at N-K Schools on September 10 from
6:30-8pm and September 15 from 5-7pm with topics understanding temperament and
developmental ages and stages, developed by health and human sciences extension
programming. Another program offered will be Worth County Field Meals on Thursdays starting September 17 and running through October 22 with pickup 5-7pm at the Worth County Extension office. The annual Crop Clinic will be held on the first Thursday in December.

Good Luck Kennedy with the new position. You’ll do great.

09/02/2026

NEEL ATTENDS PRE-SPC MEETING

Andy Hill, Farm Bureau District 2 Director recently hosted a Pre-Summer Policy Conference meeting for District 2 Farm Bureau leaders at Best Western in Clear Lake, IA.

Jim Neel, Worth County Farm Bureau voting delegate along with other attendees were part of a discussion facilitated by Katie Elgin, FB District 2 Resolutions Committee member regarding proposed resolutions.

All counties in Iowa sent out surveys to their members with questions proposed from across the state. Members answered the questions and returned to their county Farm Bureau to tally and write proposed resolutions for their county and forward them to the Iowa Farm Bureau.

Iowa Farm Bureau voting delegates will meet in Des Moines, September 9-10 to review, discuss and write policy statements to be voted on.

09/02/2026

AND THAT’S A WRAP WITH THE
BLUEBERRY LIBRARY STORY HOURS

Worth County Outreach Coordinator, Teresa Stehn wrapped up the last of the Blueberry lesson story hours at Hanlontown and Kensett libraries. Teresa read the book "I Love Blueberries" and interacted with the attendees about whether they like blueberries and if they have ever tried growing them at their home.

Then everyone made a tasty blueberry yogurt parfait and ate it before leaving home with a goodie bag filled with blueberry info.

Thanks to all the county libraries for allowing us to come to your library and give a presentation. Watch Fall story hour presentations at the county libraries.

08/06/2026

REMINDER: WORTH COUNTY FARM BUREAU MEMBERSHIP APPRECIATION PICNIC. LET THEM DO THE COOKING FOR YOU!

08/06/2026

LET’S MAKE A TASTY BLUEBERRY TREAT

Attendees at the Joice Public Library last week got to make a tasty blueberry treat after listening to Worth County Outreach Coordinator, Teresa Stehn read the book "I Love Blueberries". The book tells a story about growing blueberries outside and possibly by hydroponics and the challenges of getting blueberry plants to grow.

Then everyone made a tasty blueberry parfait with yogurt, granola and blueberries and got to eat it before leaving home with a goodie bag filled with blueberry info.

07/27/2026

LIBRARIES GET DONATION FROM WCFB

Worth County Farm Bureau donated the 2026 AFBF Book of the Year to all Worth County Libraries. "I Love Blueberries" tell the story of a couple of young girls who want to grow blueberries and how they make a plan to make that happen. If interested in learning more, check out the book from one of the libraries in the county: Northwood, Kensett, Manly, Hanlontown, Fertile, Joice, and Grafton.

Joice, Fertile, Hanlontown and Kensett will be hosting WCFB for their story hour and attendees will be read the "I Love Blueberries" book and get to make a tasty blueberry parfait and take home a goodie bag with blueberry info. Checkout the WCFB and library pages for dates and times.

07/27/2026

ARE BLUEBERRIES A SUPERFOOD?

Yes, blueberries are a superfood as attendees at the Northwood Public Library found out at the story hour last week. Blueberries earn the "superfood" label because they are packed with anthocyanins, antioxidants, and vital nutrients that offer powerful health benefits in a low-calorie package.

Worth County Outreach Coordinator, Teresa Stehn read the book "I Love Blueberries" to everyone in attendance. The book tells a story about growing blueberries with hydroponics and the challenges of getting blueberry plants to grow.

Then everyone made a tasty blueberry parfait and took home a goodie bag filled with blueberry info.

Our next story hour will be on Wednesday, July 29 at the Joice Public Library @ 4 p.m. Make plans now to join us.

07/23/2026

LET'S CELEBRATE BLUEBERRIES

July is National Blueberry Month so what better way to celebrate than reading a book about blueberries and make a tasty treat. Teresa Stehn, Worth County Outreach Coordinator visited the Manly Public Library and read the book "I Love Blueberries". The story tells about growing blueberries and how they are a healthy snack. Everyone got to make a blueberry parfait with vanilla yogurt, granola, and of course blueberries to eat at the library and left with a blueberry goodie bag.

My favorite comment of the day from one young boy was I don't like blueberries. I asked when he last tried one, he said when he was 4, but now he's 6 and he would try one. Well, guess what he discovered that he now loves blueberries and asked for more. My mission was accomplished.

07/23/2026

REMINDER
Worth County Farm Bureau Outreach Coordinator, Teresa Stehn
will be presenting at the Northwood Public Library @ 10 a.m.
Teresa will be reading the book “I Love Blueberries”
Everyone gets to make a tasty treat to eat
Everyone will leave with a goodie bag of blueberry info.
COME JOIN THE FUN!!

07/16/2026