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Building A Foundation for Agriculture!
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Foundation for Agriculture Golf Tournament ONLINE registration
June 23, 2010 (Osage Beach) & July 27, 2010 (Jackson)
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Who We Are
The Missouri Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture was established in 1996 to provide a dedicated funding source for a variety of agricultural education and leadership programs. The Foundation has grown each year since its inception and today has assets that exceed $1.7 million.
I want to extend my appreciation to everyone who has supported the MFB Foundation for Agriculture. With help from individuals and many business partners, the Foundation has contributed more than $310,000 to agricultural education and leadership programs.
I thank all those who have been so generous and encourage anyone interested in maintaining a strong and viable agriculture to consider a tax-deductible gift to the Missouri Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture.
What We Fund
Agriculture in the Classroom & Mini-Grants
The Foundation supports "Agriculture in the Classroom" by providing funding for mini-grants to teachers throughout the state. Since the start of the Foundation, 436 mini-grants have been awarded totaling over $80,000. For the 2009-2010 school year, 25 grants were awarded. Grants carry a maximum stipend of $250 to assist educators in taking the message of agriculture into the classroom.
Leadership Training
The Foundation for Agriculture has been instrumental in the development of agriculture's future leaders. Each year, the Foundation provides an outstanding speaker for the Missouri Farm Bureau Young Farmers' and Ranchers' Conference. Over 500 young farmers' and ranchers' attend the conference each year. The Foundation also provides cash prizes for the winners of the State Young Farmers' & Ranchers' Achievement Award and Discussion Meet.
The Foundation contributes additional incentives to the FFA Speech Contest at district and state levels, the Agricultural Leaders of Tomorrow (ALOT) program, and Youth Exhibitors Day at the Missouri State Fair.
Scholarships
The Foundation provides $1,000 annually in scholarships to six state universities and colleges to assist students enrolled in agriculture programs. The scholarships are made at the following institutions:
Additionally, the following scholarships are awarded annually:
- A total of $2,500 to the two students serving as the Missouri Farm Bureau Ambassadors and a total of $1,000 to four finalists in the Ambassador contest. Contact your county Farm Bureau to apply.
- $2,000 in total for two students at the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine planning to enter a mixed or large animal practice in Missouri.
- $2,000 total for four Vo-Tech students at Missouri institutions pursuing an agricultural-related field. Our brochure explains more and includes an application.
Since the start of Foundation, over $71,950 has been awarded in scholarships. Other information on these and other scholarships can be found here.
Collegiate Farm Bureau
The Missouri Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture assists six Missouri Collegiate Farm Bureau chapters. These students represent a bright future for agriculture. The chapters are located at: University of Missouri – Columbia, Northwest Missouri State University, Southeast Missouri State University, Missouri State University (Springfield), Truman State University, and University of Central Missouri. The Foundation has contributed more than $67,000 in support of the Collegiate Farm Bureau chapters. Funds have been used for Collegiate Discussion Meet awards, local chapter events, and trips to Washington, D. C.
Fundraiser Events
Last year, a total of 236 golfers raised almost $23,000 for the Foundation.
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June 23 (Osage Beach) & July 27 (Jackson) are the scheduled dates for the golf tournaments this year. Click here to register online for sponsorship or to play in tournament. |
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June 25 (KCTA Public Shooting Park) Northwest Trap Shoot - Register online for sponsorship or player registration.
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In 2009, the 3rd Annual Team Roping was held at Shelvin Rock Arena south of Nixa. With a first round of 152 teams, over $4,700 was raised for the Foundation.
Other fundraising activities include a silent auction and pancake breakfast held at the Missouri Farm Bureau Annual Meeting each December.
Making Donations
Contributions or donations may be tax deductible. The Missouri Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture is a non-profit, charitable organization and has been determined as exempt from Federal Income Tax under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Memorials
Memorial cards are available through the Missouri Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture. These memorial cards can be placed in funeral homes when a loved one passes away and the family would like the Missouri Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture to be considered as a memorial fund recipient.
If a member requests that these cards be placed at a funeral home, the cards can be obtained either by contacting your local county Farm Bureau office or by calling directly to the Farm Bureau Home Office, Doris Moore (573) 893-1405. We will send a supply of the cards to you as quickly as possible via overnight Federal Express mail service. There will be no charge for the cards or for shipping.
Memorial gifts totaling at least $50 will ensure that the deceased person's name is inscribed on a plaque that is permanently displayed in the lobby of the Farm Bureau Center in Jefferson City. This plaque is commemorative of those who have been friends of agriculture and Farm Bureau.
All memorial gifts to the Foundation will support programs that tell the important story of agriculture and provide training and scholarships to help prepare the future leaders of agriculture. Farm and rural families are committed to passing on a great agricultural heritage to their children and grandchildren. Your gift to the Foundation for Agriculture will help assure a stronger future for Missouri agriculture.
Tributes
For a donation of $50 or more, the name of your honoree will be inscribed on the Tribute Plaque that is permanently displayed in the lobby of the Farm Bureau Center in Jefferson City. The purpose of this plaque is to recognize those individuals who have demonstrated a strong dedication to agriculture and are friends of Farm Bureau.
Planned Giving
Include the Foundation in your estate planning! Farm Bureau will provide assistance to anyone interested in including a contribution to the Foundation as a component of an overall tax plan. To obtain information, please contact Randy Campbell (573) 893-1525.
General Donations
General Donations to the Foundation are always appreciated. They are made in many forms from MFB employees having donations regularly deducted from their monthly paychecks to members including donations along with their membership renewal payments to MFB Federation, to checks sent in from generous supporters. If you are interested in supporting our efforts towards agricultural education and leadership through a general donation, please send a check made payable to Missouri Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture to:
MFB Foundation for Agriculture
Melissa S. Smith
P. O. Box 658, 701 South Country Club Drive
Jefferson City, MO 65102
If you have questions concerning a donation, please contact Melissa Smith at (573) 893-1418
or Carol Lage at (573) 893-1423.