Cedar County Farm Bureau

10/19/2026

🐖 October is Pork Month! 🐖

Meet dedicated Cedar County Farm Bureau Membership Chair, Jake Bohlman. With his wife Teresa and their four kids, they have a lot going on at their farm...

✅ Contract finish around 9,000 pigs annually
✅ Raises corn, soybeans, alfalfa, and cow-calf pairs
✅ Favorite pork meal: Grilled pork loin

Their passion goes beyond farming today. They're focused on bringing the next generation into the operation and continuing to grow the farm for the future.

Jake is proud to be involved with the Farm Bureau, which gives him the opportunity to help address issues impacting agriculture and rural communities throughout Cedar County.

Thank you to all our pork producers and farm families who work every day to provide food right here in Cedar County.

09/07/2026

Our office will be closed today in observance of Labor Day. Please send us an email at [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at 563-886-3109.

09/04/2026

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. https://www.iowafarmbureau.com/ANF/Contests/ANF-Game-Day-OnField-Experience

09/01/2026

Stress, financial uncertainty, isolation… Farm life can feel overwhelming.

If you're struggling, please know there's free, one-on-one counseling available 24/7 for Iowa farm families.

📞 Call 1-833-999-FARM (3276) or visit iowafarmbureau.com/farmstress to get support today.

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.