Monona County Farm Bureau

05/13/2026

🤝 Stronger together. Growing together. 🌱

Siouxland Agriculture in the Classroom is proud to partner with an ever-growing list of donors who believe in the power of agricultural education.

Your support helps us connect students to the vital role agriculture plays in their daily lives—and in their futures.

Thank you for being part of our story. We’re honored to grow alongside you! 💚

05/06/2026

05/06/2026

We are thrilled to announce the recipients of this year’s Monona County Farm Bureau scholarships! These six outstanding students have shown incredible dedication to their education, leadership in 4-H and FFA, and a bright passion for the future of agriculture.

Please join us in congratulating:

✨ Ryan Parker – MVAO
✨ Brooklyn Hupke – West Monona
✨ Chloe Broer – West Monona
✨ Miah Hillman – West Monona
✨ Isabelle Westphalen - Denison
✨ Lucas Lantz - Boyer Valley

It was an honor for our board members to present several of these awards at the recent Senior Awards ceremonies, and we look forward to recognizing our final two winners at their upcoming events next week!

We are so proud of the hard work you’ve all put in, and we can’t wait to see the amazing things you’ll achieve in your next chapter. Congratulations to the Class of 2026!

05/06/2026

🚜 REV UP FOR A GREAT CAUSE! 🌱

We’re excited to be joining forces with Woodbury County Farm Bureau for the 9th Annual Tractor Ride Fundraiser—all to support Siouxland Agriculture in the Classroom and the future of ag education!

📅 Saturday, June 27, 2026
📍 Starts & ends at the Woodbury County Fairgrounds in Moville
🗺 Scenic 50–60 mile ride to Pierson & back

🔥 What to expect:
☕ Donuts & coffee to start the day
🍽 Hot lunch in Pierson + beverages all day
🍦 Ice cream social to wrap it up
🎟 Calendar auction

💵 Registration:
✅ $50 per tractor/driver (by June 20)
✅ $60 after June 21
✅ $15 extra riders / FFA students

💚 Every mile driven helps bring agriculture into classrooms and connects local students to where their food, fiber, and fuel come from.

👉 Print this registration form (https://shorturl.at/MBMD4) and mail it, with payment, to Siouxland Ag in the Classroom.
📬 Siouxland Ag in the Classroom
PO Box 683, Moville, IA 51039

Questions?
📞 Woodbury County Farm Bureau: 712-873-5420
📞 Mark Nelson: 712-540-1259

Come for the ride. Stay for the cause.
🚜🌽

05/05/2026

🌽🌱 Ready, set, GROW! 🌱🌽
Seeds for the Tall Corn Contest are officially here! Stop by the Extension Office today to pick yours up and get started growing the tallest corn stalk for the Monona County Fair.
Who’s ready to take the top spot this year? 🌟🌽 Let’s see how tall you can grow!

05/05/2026

Farm Bureau members: Spend 10 days with your peers, exploring the world's most populous country and its demand for ag products!

We're now accepting applications for Iowa Farm Bureau's 2027 Market Study Tour of India. ⬇️

🇮🇳 IowaFarmBureau.com/StudyTour

05/04/2026

Upcoming Events & Learning Opportunities 🗓️

Looking to stay ahead of the curve? We have a great lineup of webinars and local workshops coming your way! Check out these upcoming opportunities in Monona County:

🐷 2026 Hog Market Update and Outlook (Webinar)
- When: Wednesday, May 13 | 11:00 AM
- Details: Join the Iowa Farm Bureau and Holly Cook Anderson (NPPC) for expert insights into the 2026 hog market. Perfect for producers looking to stay ahead of market trends!
- Register: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_LSABH5nSS4mCZoHaLV_yfQ #/registration

🤖 Artificial Intelligence Unpacked
- When: Tuesday, May 26 | 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
- Where: Onawa Public Library
- Details: Ready to demystify AI? Join Heather Craig for this informative session.
- Sign up: https://www.extension.iastate.edu/monona/event-details/a0OUO00000RzGoK2AV/Artificial%20Intelligence%20Unpacked

☀️ Monona County Summer Camps & Project Workshops
- When: Thursday, June 4 | 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
- Where: Monona County Extension Office
- Details: Get the kids involved in hands-on projects and summer fun!
- Registration required: https://www.extension.iastate.edu/monona/event-details/a0OUO00000Qe5y62AB/Monona%20County%20Summer%20Camps%20and%20Project%20Workshops

📣 SAVE THE DATE: Don't forget the Monona County Fair is happening July 8–12! We can't wait to see you there!

05/02/2026

Monona County Farm Bureau Promotes Sun Safety at Youth Ag Day

The Monona County Farm Bureau recently took part in a local Ag Farm Safety Day at West Monona Elementary School. At the invitation of Haylee Wachter (ISU Extension C*C), Sharyl Bruning, IFBF District 4 Director, presented a vital lesson on Sun Safety to area students.

The mission of these safety days is to provide the education and resources necessary to make farm and rural life safer and healthier for kids, families, and the entire community. During her presentation, Sharyl shared how sun damage is cumulative and emphasized the importance of being "sun aware."

To make the lesson interactive, students created their own bracelets using ultraviolet (UV) beads. These beads change color and intensity when exposed to sunlight, serving as a visual reminder for the kids to stay safe while playing or working outdoors.

05/01/2026

Today, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig joined Governor Kim Reynolds and Iowa Senate and House leaders to announce a comprehensive water quality funding package. It unlocks $138 million in funding, and $319 million in water quality investments over the next 12 years. Funding will be used for water quality infrastructure from the field to the faucet, making financial assistance available to help small and mid-size communities upgrade water treatment facilities, an fund urban and rural conservation projects. It also includes a $25 million grant to Central Iowa Water Works to expand infrastructure, increasing nitrate removal capacity over the next 3 years. This kind of collaboration is what it takes to achieve meaningful water quality improvements.