Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties

O'Brien County Farm Bureau honored for excellence

The O'Brien County Farm Bureau has been designated a 2021 Outstanding County Farm Bureau by the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation (IFBF). Brett Peelen, county president, accepted the award at the 103rd annual meeting held in Des Moines.

The award is given to Farm Bureaus that participate in year-round activities that share the story of today's agriculture, communicate to elected officials the importance of rural issues and support local communities in times of need.

"We understand farming is about more than what we do on the land, it's about being involved," Peelen said. "And we're proud that what w...