Jefferson County Farm Bureau kicking off new year with exciting opportunities

Jefferson County Farm Bureau is kicking off the new year with an exciting opportunity for new members! Anyone who signs up as a new member during January will be entered to win a 2- Burner 22” Blackstone Griddle.

Membership dues are $45, and joining Farm Bureau is more than just receiving a card — it’s an investment in agriculture and rural communities. Your membership helps fund Ag in The Classroom programs, farm safety initiatives, scholarships for students, and advocacy efforts that strengthen our collective voice in shaping policies impacting farmers and rural families.

In 2025, Jefferson County Farm Bureau awarded $3,000 in scholarships to local high school seniors. Outreach Coordinator Hailey Shultz also taught 875 students through Ag in The Classroom programs in schools and at the Fairfield Public Library.

Members enjoy a variety of benefits, including:

— A complimentary subscription to The Spokesman or Family Living magazine.

— Access to exclusive events and webinars such as the Young Farmer Conference and Ag Market Outlook

— Free Exchange Ad Placement for buying and selling items within the Farm Bureau community

— Discounts at Wolfe Eye Clinic, Choice Hotels, Adventureland, Lost Island, Ford, Morton Buildings, and more.

— Membership appreciation goodies at the Jefferson County Fair on Farm Bureau Day To join, visit www.iowafarmbureau.com/join, email Jefferson.County@ifbf.org, or call 641-472-2128. Your membership matters — and could win you a Blackstone Griddle this January!