America Needs Farmers contest offers Iowa tickets

WEST DES MOINES — Iowa Farm Bureau and University of Iowa Athletics are teaming up to celebrate America’s farmers through the America Needs Farmers Game Day Experience — a chance to win four tickets and on-field sideline access to the ANF game Oct. 12 against the University of Washington.

For a chance to win, go to IowaFarmBureau.com/ANFExperience and take a short, multiple-choice quiz to learn how Iowa farmers provide high-quality food while caring for the environment and their animals.

The prize package also includes a Kirk Ferentz-autographed football and ANF gear. The contest runs through Oct. 2.

Former Hawkeye standout and NFL star Brandon Myers will become the 12th member of the ANF Wall of Honor. The Wall of Honor salutes past University of Iowa football players who exemplify the tenacity, work ethic and character of the Iowa farmer, according to a press release from the Iowa Farm Bureau.

A four-year letter winner with the Hawkeyes, Myers credits his success to a solid work ethic and lessons learned growing up on his grandparents’ farm in central Iowa. Myers utilized his farm strong work ethic to capture three bowl game victories with the Hawkeyes followed by a successful eight-year NFL career, the press release says.

Previous ANF Wall of Honor recipients are Casey Wiegmann (2012), Jared DeVries (2013), Bruce Nelson (2014), Robert Gallery (2015), Dallas Clark (2016), Chad Greenway (2017), Aaron Kampman (2018), Matt Kroul (2019), Marshal Yanda (2021), Tony Moeaki (2022) and Bryan Bulaga (2023).

America Needs Farmers was launched by former Hawkeye Coach Hayden Fry. To show support for farmers during the 1980s Farm Crisis, the Hawkeyes placed a gold ANF decal on each player’s helmet.

This year marks the 39th anniversary of ANF and its long-standing tribute to America’s farmers. In this same spirit, the ANF game recognizes the hardworking men and women in agriculture whose work creates a positive impact in Iowa and across the globe, Iowa Farm Bureau said.

During ANF Game Day, Iowa Farm Bureau will be present at the ANF Legends Tent at Krause Family Plaza where fans can interact with local farmers, win prizes and get autographs from former Hawkeye greats, including Myers.

ANF merchandise will also be for sale in ANF Plaza with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the Iowa Food Bank Association.

For more information, visit AmericaNeedsFarmers.org.