Cedar County Farm Bureau

08/20/2026

❤️September is coming up fast, kick it off with a tailgate! 💛

Football season is almost here! 🏈

Join us on September 5 for the Young Farmer Tailgate before the Iowa State vs. SEMO game. The tailgate begins at 8 a.m., located just south of Parking Lot S4, near University Boulevard and S. 16th Street.

Enjoy great food, fellowship, and networking with fellow young farmers before the noon kickoff. Bring your Cyclone spirit and we'll see you in Ames! 🌪️

08/13/2026

Facing crop damage from recent storms? See how Linn and Jones County Extension offices are helping local farmers. Please attend their free informational meeting on August 18 at 6pm. Check out all the details below!

Storm Damage to Crops? Join Us for a No-Cost Crop Damage Meeting

Recent heavy winds and hail have caused significant damage to corn and soybean fields across the area, creating challenges for harvest, storage, insurance claims, and overall crop management.

To help farmers and landowners navigate these issues, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach in Jones and Linn Counties is hosting a free public informational meeting.

Tuesday, August 18
6:00 p.m.
Kevin Miller Farm
23603 County Road X31
Monticello, IA 52310

ISU Extension specialists will discuss: • Harvesting storm-damaged crops
• Insurance considerations
• Storage challenges
• Grazing options and other management strategies

Whether your fields experienced minor damage or significant crop loss, this meeting will provide timely information and practical guidance.

For more information, contact: Jones County Extension: 319-465-3224
Linn County Extension: 319-377-9839

Not able to attend? Additional storm damage management resources are available from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach: https://crops.extension.iastate.edu/post/storm-damage-june-2026

06/29/2026

As Dairy Month comes to a close, for the Tenley family, dairy farming is more than a seasonal celebration, it’s a way of life. Cedar County Farm Bureau Board Member Lakaya Tenley and her husband, Tanner, own and operate a dairy just outside of Mechanicsville, where they continue to grow their passion for agriculture and community connection.
Now one year into their MilkHouse Market journey, the Tenley's have transformed their vision into reality. With the support of the Iowa Farm Bureau’s Grow Your Future Award, where they earned the first place prize, they have successfully expanded their direct-to-consumer offerings. When asked what’s next, Lakaya shared her excitement about continued growth. “We’re thrilled to see how the market and our delivery routes are expanding,” she said. “We’re also strongly considering hosting farm-to-table dinners this fall to enhance the direct to consumer experience.”
The Tenleys’ Jersey herd produces an impressive 19,000 gallons of milk each year, making it no surprise that Lakaya’s favorite dairy product is fresh whole milk. “It’s such a versatile product that can serve your family in so many ways,” she shared.
In addition to fresh milk, MilkHouse Market offers a variety of locally sourced meats, cheeses, and ice cream. To learn more about the Tenley farm and follow their journey, be sure to find them on Facebook!
Tenley Farms
MilkHouse Market at Tenley Farms

06/29/2026

We appreciate everyone who was able to come out Friday night for the Member Appreciation Picnic.
Thanks to our awesome vendors:
🍖Cedar County Cattlemen
🍽️ Jeff's Market & Catering-Durant
🤸‍♀Tipton FFA Alumni for running the kids tractor pull
🍦Wilton Candy Kitchen for donating yummy prizes for the kids!

See you next year!

06/25/2026

Mother nature won't dampen the party, we are rain or shine. Dinner served inside and the kid's pedal tractor pull will take place under the pavilion. See you Friday!

06/18/2026

🚜 Can you believe our Annual Picnic is already next week?!🎉
Join us for a fun filled evening and come see the new Cedar County Farm Bureau Agriculture Center, we are so proud to be the name sponsor!
🌟 New this year: Kids won’t want to miss the Kid’s Pedal Tractor Pull, it’s going to be a hit! Ran by the Tipton FFA Alumni.
Whether you’re catching up with familiar faces or meeting new friends, this is the perfect chance to enjoy great company.
🍽️ Dinner will be delicious too, prepared by the Cedar County Cattlemen with sides from Jeff’s Market… you KNOW it’s going to be good!
📅 Friday, June 26
⏰ 5:00–8:00 PM
You won’t want to miss it—come hungry, bring the family, see you there!

Today, Iowa Farm Bureau is Iowa’s largest grassroots farm organization, with over 159,000 member families, focused on our mission of helping farm families.

06/15/2026

With Dairy Month in full swing, did you know these fun dairy facts?!

05/22/2026

Come enjoy a great evening of food, connection, and community at our annual Membership Dinner!
📅 Friday, June 26
⏰ 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Cedar County Farm Bureau Agriculture Center @ Tipton Fairgrounds
We’d love to see members and guests come together to celebrate and support Cedar County agriculture!
👉 RSVP today:
📞 Call the office at 563-886-3109
📧 Email [email protected]
Don’t miss out—we hope to see you there! 🚜🌾

05/05/2026

Register here: https://www.iowafarmbureau.com/Article/2026-Hog-Market-Update-and-Outlook-Webinar

05/02/2026

The scholarship committee awarded six scholarships this year. Each student completed a lengthy application and provided two letters of reference. Applicants were selected based on academic standing, leadership experience, civic involvement, and their commitment to rural Iowa and the agricultural community. Each student participated in a brief interview with our scholarship committee, which included Kaitlin Walton, Dustin Marolf, Noah Coppess and Lakaya Tenley.

Our final recipient is Zoe Holstein, the daughter of Ross and Jill Holstein of Tipton. She will be studying Marketing at Kirkwood. When asked, "Specifically indicate if (and why) you have plans to come back to Iowa and/or your community. What do those plans include?” Zoe responded: “I want to stay in Iowa because with my career in marketing I want to bring attention to Iowa. People usually just brush past us. With the help of marketing and social media, I can help boost the publicity of Iowa and all it has to offer. I specifically want to work for a sports team and help boost them while also showing that Iowa could have a major sports team here because we are just as deserving as other big states. Putting Iowa on the map with a major sports team would bring lots of attention to us. If you look at all that college sports have done for Iowa, a major league sport would do great here. Putting a major league sports team here, and having it help publicize Iowa, will help farmers because with a major sports team comes ads and we can use those ads to promote places in Iowa like is done with college sports. I also hope to help put more Iowa colleges on the map because every school is good at something and deserves to be noticed like all the big colleges in Iowa. College sports have helped put Iowa on the map.”

Congratulations, Zoe!