02
Aug
2010
WEST DES MOINES, IOWA - Aug. 2, 2010 - Iowa's farmers invite you to visit Farm Bureau Park during the 2010 Iowa State Fair and walk, or ride, away with plenty to "chew on." Visitors can register to win up to $2,500 in groceries, a new lawn tractor and more, courtesy of Iowa Farm Bureau Federation (IFBF), throughout the Fair, Aug. 12-22 in Des Moines. All will be able to learn how food and fuel are grown in our state, while playing a game and earning prizes.
Do you know which state leads the nation in corn, soybean, pork, egg and ethanol production? Answering three easy questions about farming, food and energy gives you a chance to visit with the Iowa farm families who grow and raise your food and play Plinko for prizes at Farm Bureau's "Wholesome Food; Wholesome Families" tent. IFBF is partnering with Hy-Vee, so each participant also will receive valuable coupons for meat, dairy and produce.
Would you like to join an organization that supports your local community and Iowa? Become a Farm Bureau member during the Fair, and you'll receive a $10 Kum and Go gas card and a chance to win $2,500 in Hy-Vee groceries. All current Farm Bureau members can enter to win $1,000 in Hy-Vee groceries and a John Deere riding lawn tractor by signing up at Farm Bureau Park.
"The State Fair is an opportunity to display the hard work and values that Iowans and Farm Bureau members prize," says Iowa Farm Bureau President and fifth-generation dairy farmer, Craig Lang. "More than anything, Iowans value their families, their health and their overall quality of life. The farmers I know are no different; in fact, they believe the production of safe, wholesome and affordable food for all families is their calling."
Farm Bureau members also recognize the importance of regular checkups as part of a healthy lifestyle, which is why Farm Bureau is bringing back free blood pressure, posture, glaucoma, lung function, stroke, vision, bone density and hearing screenings on select fair days. See the Iowa Farm Bureau website, www.iowafarmbureau.com, for the dates of specific health evaluations.
Park visitors will also be introduced to Iowa Farm Bureau's newest member benefit partner, Morton Buildings, Inc. Morton is offering its first-ever discount exclusively to Farm Bureau members. The partnership means IFBF members now qualify for a $500 discount on all Morton buildings, including the company's new Country Craft series, or a $1,000 discount on buildings that include Morton's Energy Performer package. The company's building offerings include hobby shops, garages, horse barns, homes, commercial buildings and agricultural structures. Morton's building consultants will be present in Farm Bureau Park throughout the Fair.
Other special events on select Fair days include :
- Saturday, Aug. 14
- 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. - 3 p.m., free concerts by Iowa's finest high school musicians at Farm Bureau Park, through the Iowa High School Music Association.
- 4 p.m., Governor's Charity Steer Show at the Pioneer Livestock Pavilion. The show promotes beef and raises money to aid families staying at Ronald McDonald Houses.
- Tuesday, Aug. 17 - Farm Bureau Day at the Fair
- 9 a.m. - noon, 47th annual Farm Bureau Cookout Contest on the Grand Concourse. Free samples. Judging begins at 10 a.m.
- 9 a.m., Century and Heritage Farm Awards presented at the Budweiser Stage, south of the Varied Industries building.
- Wednesday, Aug. 18
- 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., Farm Safety Days demonstration provided by the Progressive Agriculture Foundation
- Thursday, Aug. 19
- 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Free business consultation services provided by Renew Rural Iowa and VentureNet Iowa.
- Sunday, Aug. 22
- 8 a.m. - 6 p.m., Take your photo next to the "Amaizing Energy" Race Car fueled with 98 percent ethanol, provided by Growth Energy.
Farm Bureau Park is located next to the Varied Industries Building, right off the Grand Concourse. For a complete listing of Farm Bureau activities at the Iowa State Fair, visit www.iowafarmbureau.com.
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