Pocahontas County Farm Bureau

08/31/2026

Don’t miss your chance to be on the sidelines when the Iowa Hawkeyes and Iowa Farm Bureau celebrate ANF (America Needs Farmers) Game Day on October 3! Play the ANF Game Day On-Field Experience for your shot to win 4 game tickets and sideline passes.

Hawkeye fans, get in the game and onto the field by entering to win the ANF (America Needs Farmers) Game Day On-Field Experience!

08/19/2026

🍽️🌟 Happening This Evening! 🌟🍽️

Pocahontas County Farm Bureau members, we hope you'll join us tonight for our Membership Appreciation Dinner at the Pocahontas County Golf Club!

🕔 Time: 5:00 PM - 6:45 PM

This is our chance to thank you for your support and involvement in Farm Bureau. Enjoy a great meal, visit with fellow members, and celebrate the strength of our local Farm Bureau community.

We look forward to seeing you this evening!

08/12/2026

🌟 Pocahontas County Farm Bureau Members 🌟

Join us for our Membership Appreciation Dinner on Thursday, August 6, at the Pocahontas Golf Club!

🕔 Time: 5:00 PM - 6:45 PM

We appreciate your support and invite you to enjoy an evening of great food, fellowship, and conversation with fellow Farm Bureau members.

We look forward to seeing you there and celebrating our valued members!

07/24/2026

🌱🚜 Young Ag Entrepreneurs: Could Your Business Win $10,000? 🚜🌱

Do you own an ag-related business and have a passion for innovation? Or do you know a young entrepreneur who's building something unique in Iowa agriculture?
The Iowa Farm Bureau Grow Your Future Award is now accepting applications and offers cash prizes to help young entrepreneurs grow their businesses:
🥇 1st Place: $10,000
🥈 2nd Place: $5,000
🥉 3rd Place: $2,500

Whether you're running a direct-to-consumer meat business, agritourism venture, specialty crop operation, farm stay, agricultural service business, or another creative ag enterprise, this is your opportunity to showcase your hard work and vision for the future.

✅ Eligibility Requirements:
• Ages 18-35
• Own and operate an existing, for-profit ag-related business
• Business must have been started by the applicant and be new to their generation, not inherited or launched with a previous generation
• Be a member in good standing of an Iowa County Farm Bureau (new members are welcome to join and become eligible)

📅 Application Deadline: September 1, 2026
Up to 10 finalists will be selected, with public online voting taking place December 7-13, 2026. The top three finalists will advance to a live pitch competition at the 2027 Young Farmer Conference in Des Moines on January 23, 2027.

🔗 Learn more and apply at: www.iowafarmbureau.com/GrowYourFuture

07/23/2026

🚜 What a great turnout at the Pocahontas County Fair Kiddie Tractor Pull sponsored by Pocahontas County Farm Bureau!

More than 40 youth, ages 4-11, put their strength and determination to the test, along with participants in the Power Puff class. It was wonderful to see so many young people join in the fun and showcase their tractor-pulling skills.

Thank you to all the participants, families, volunteers, and fair supporters who helped make this event a success! 👏☀️🚜

07/22/2026

☀️ Pocahontas County Fair Meal ☀️

Despite the extreme heat this weekend, the Pocahontas County Farm Bureau and Pocahontas County Cattlemen were proud to serve our fairgoers at the Pocahontas County Fair. Farm Bureau board members served up watermelon and chips while the Pocahontas County Cattlemen grilled and served burgers.

Together, we served approximately 420 people, and we are grateful for everyone who stopped by for a meal and fellowship.

A special congratulations to all of the Pocahontas County Fair participants. Your hard work, dedication, and commitment throughout the year were on full display. Thank you for helping make the fair a success and for showcasing the future of agriculture in our county.

We hope everyone stayed safe and cool during the hot weekend, and we look forward to seeing you again next year!

07/20/2026

🌱🚜 Plan for the Future of Your Farm 🚜🌱

Farm succession planning is one of the most important steps a farm family can take to protect their legacy and prepare the next generation for success.
Iowa Farm Bureau is offering “Real Talk to Real Timelines: A Take Root Immersive Farm Succession Workshop” on August 12-13 at the West 48 Conference Center in West Des Moines.

This two-day, hands-on workshop is designed to help farm families work through the personal, operational, and ownership decisions that are critical for a successful transition. Through guided learning sessions and dedicated family work time with experienced coaches, participants will create a comprehensive Succession Plan Binder and leave with:
✅ A clear vision and family values
✅ Defined roles and governance plans
✅ Mapped land and ownership structures
✅ Transition timelines
✅ Risk management and estate planning checklists
✅ A practical 90-day action plan

Registration Details:
📅 August 12-13, 2026
📍 West 48 Conference Center, West Des Moines
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Open to Farm Bureau members only
💲 $150 per Farm Bureau member family (includes up to 6 attendees)
➕ Additional family members may be added for $50 per 2 attendees
⏰ Registration closes July 24

For the full agenda and registration information, visit iowafarmbureau.com.

07/18/2026

🍉🍔 TODAY! FREE Watermelon Feed & Hamburger Lunch! 🍔🍉

Head to the Pocahontas County Fair today and enjoy a tasty lunch on us!

📅 Today, Saturday, July 18
⏰ 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Pocahontas County Farm Bureau is sponsoring a FREE watermelon feed, and the Beef Producers will be serving up FREE hamburgers.

Stop by, grab a burger, enjoy some refreshing watermelon, and spend time with friends and neighbors at the fair!

🌞 See you at the fairgrounds today!

07/16/2026

Come out and enjoy the Pocahontas County Fair!

07/16/2026

🍉🍔 FREE Watermelon Feed & Hamburger Lunch! 🍔🍉

Pocahontas County Farm Bureau invites you to stop by the Pocahontas County Fair for a delicious summer lunch!

📅 Saturday, July 18
⏰ 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Enjoy a FREE hamburger served by the Beef Producers and a refreshing slice of FREE watermelon provided by Pocahontas County Farm Bureau.
Bring your family and friends and join us for great food, great company, and a great day at the fair!

🌞 We look forward to seeing you there!