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YUMA COUNTY FARM BUREAU

GILBERT, AZ · EIN 860091354 · Form 990 · FY2020 · Micro (<$100K) · www.azfb.org
revenue
$44K
expenses
$22K
net assets
$488K
employees
0
volunteers
65
program ratio
96%
filing since
2019
mission · from form 990

THE YUMA COUNTY FARM BUREAU IS A GRASSROOTS ORGANIZATION THAT IS DEDICATED TO PRESERVING AND IMPROVING THE AGRICULTURE INDUSTRY THROUGH MEMBER INVOLVEMENT IN EDUCATION,PROGRAMS AND SERVICES.

profile · synthesized from sources

Yuma County Farm Bureau is part of the Arizona Farm Bureau, a statewide membership organization serving farmers and ranchers. It advocates for agricultural interests at local, state, and national levels, focusing on policy issues such as input costs, labor, water, and property rights. The organization supports members through discounts on products and services, educational programs, and leadership development initiatives.

named programs · 7 · from sources

what they call their work

Agriculturalist Speakers' Bureau
Non-profit program that educates consumers about agricultural practices, food safety, and locally grown foods by connecting farmers with speaking opportunities.
Agriculture in the Classroom
Develops and delivers curriculum-aligned educational programs to increase agricultural literacy among K-12 students and teachers across Arizona.
Educational Farming Company
501(c)(3) initiative that educates the public about Arizona agriculture through hands-on programs highlighting food, fiber, and natural resource production.
Fill Your Plate
Consumer-facing program connecting Arizona families with local farmers and promoting awareness of locally grown food through a directory of farmers markets.
Member Benefits Program
Provides members with exclusive discounts on products and services including coolers, hearing protection, hearing aids, and agricultural risk management tools.
Women’s Leadership Committee
Program focused on developing women's leadership skills through involvement in agricultural advocacy, political engagement, and community education.
Young Farmers and Ranchers (YF&R)
Leadership and professional development program for agriculturalists aged 18-35, offering networking, education, and advocacy opportunities at county, state, and national levels.
activities · 11

what they do

direct service · 7
  • Agricultural Education and Outreach Supervised Agricultural Experiences (SAE)
    Provides educational resources and opportunities about Arizona agriculture to students from primary grades through college, conducts public and school outreach activities, and develops K-12 curriculum and programs to increase agricultural awareness. This includes Ag Literacy Events for K-2 classrooms with hands-on presentations and book donations.
  • Agricultural Education and Outreach Supervised Agricultural Experiences (SAE)
    Provides educational resources and opportunities about Arizona agriculture to students from primary grades through college, conducts public and school outreach, and develops K-12 curriculum and programs to increase agricultural awareness. This includes Ag Literacy Events for K-2 classrooms with hands-on presentations and books.
  • Century Farm and Ranch Program Ranchland Protection Support Programs
    Operates a Century Farm and Ranch Program, accepting applications annually by the first Monday in July.
  • Consumer Agricultural Information Platform
    Operates "Fill Your Plate," a consumer-facing platform designed to educate Arizona families about Arizona agriculture.
  • Consumer Education on Arizona Agriculture
    Operates "Fill Your Plate," a consumer-facing platform that educates Arizona families about Arizona agriculture and communicates the story of agriculture in a factual and engaging manner.
  • Provides Arizona Farm Bureau members with access to various insurance products (home, vehicle, farm/ranch, life), retirement and education funding, estate preservation products, and discounted products and services.
  • Offers discounted products and services to members, including access to various insurance types (home, vehicle, farm/ranch, life) and financial products like retirement and education funding and estate preservation.
advocacy · 2
  • Advocacy and Lobbying for Agricultural Issues Legislative Monitoring & Advocacy for Industry Professionals
    Engages in lobbying efforts at county, state, and national levels on agricultural issues and facilitates local member discussions and delegate voting on state-level agricultural issues through county Farm Bureaus.
  • Engages in lobbying efforts at county, state, and national levels on agricultural issues and facilitates local member discussions and delegate voting on state-level agricultural issues through 13 county Farm Bureaus.
research · 1
capacity building · 1
  • Women's Leadership Development Girls' Life Skills & Leadership Development
    Develops women's leadership talents through programs focused on leadership development, political influence, and agricultural education in classrooms and communities.
strategies · 17

how they think

Theories of action extracted from this org's own source material. Click any approach shared with other orgs to see the full field.

  • Agricultural Education and Awareness agriculture-education_integration unique to this org
    The organization integrates agricultural education into K-12 classrooms using state standards-aligned curriculum and provides free resources and direct presentations. This strategy aims to increase understanding of agriculture among students and teachers, educate the public about the importance of Arizona's agriculture, and create an agriculturally literate community by connecting consumers to their food and farmers.
  • Agricultural Education and Awareness agriculture-education_integration unique to this org
    The organization integrates agricultural education into K-12 classrooms using state standards-aligned curriculum, provides free resources and direct presentations, and educates the public of all ages about the importance of Arizona's agriculture. This strategy aims to increase understanding of agriculture among students, teachers, and consumers, fostering an agriculturally literate community and connecting them to their food and farmers.
  • Community strengthening through agricultural support and education community_strengthening_and_food_security unique to this org
    Strengthens rural and urban communities by supporting diverse farming methods, investing in education, and promoting healthcare access to advance food security and rural prosperity.
  • Cost reduction and domestic input security advocacy cost_reduction_advocacy unique to this org
    Advocates for reduced regulatory and input costs, and supports domestic production of critical agricultural inputs like fertilizer to improve long-term affordability and supply chain resilience for farmers.
  • Grassroots Policy Development and Advocacy grassroots_advocacy unique to this org
    The organization operates as a grassroots entity, engaging farmer and rancher members in a bottom-up policy development process to identify agricultural challenges and formulate actions. This member-driven approach guides the organization's advocacy efforts at local, state, and federal levels to improve economic, educational, and social outcomes for the agricultural community.
  • Grassroots Policy Development and Advocacy grassroots_advocacy unique to this org
    The organization operates as a grassroots entity, engaging farmer and rancher members in a bottom-up policy development process to identify agricultural challenges and formulate actions. This member-driven approach guides the organization's advocacy efforts at local, state, and federal levels to improve economic, educational, and social outcomes for the agricultural community, including advocating for reduced regulatory and input costs.
  • Grassroots-driven advocacy and policy development grassroots_problem_analysis_and_action unique to this org
    The organization uses a grassroots framework to identify agricultural challenges and develop policies based on direct input from farmer and rancher members, ensuring that advocacy at local, state, and federal levels reflects the needs of its membership.
  • Integrated agricultural education in K-12 systems agriculture-education_integration unique to this org
    Advances agricultural literacy by developing and delivering state standards-aligned curriculum and hands-on learning resources directly into K-12 classrooms, increasing student and teacher understanding of food and farming systems.
  • Leadership Development for Agriculturalists leadership_development unique to this org
    The organization fosters leadership within the agricultural community, particularly among women and young farmers and ranchers. This is achieved through programs focused on leadership development, political engagement, educational outreach, and integrating young agriculturalists into committee structures to secure a better future for the industry.
  • Leadership Development for Agriculturalists leadership_development unique to this org
    The organization fosters leadership within the agricultural community, particularly among women and young farmers and ranchers. This is achieved through multi-faceted programs that combine leadership development, political engagement, educational outreach, and integration into committee structures, aiming to secure a better future for agriculture by empowering its members.
  • Leadership development for next-generation agriculturalists women's leadership development unique to this org
    Builds leadership capacity among young farmers, ranchers, and women in agriculture through structured programs that combine skill development, political engagement, and educational outreach to ensure a sustainable future for the sector.
  • Member-Focused Financial and Insurance Support member-focused financial lifecycle support unique to this org
    The organization provides integrated insurance and financial planning services, including personal, agricultural, and estate-related coverage and savings products. This strategy is tailored to meet the lifecycle needs of its members, aiming to support their financial well-being and stability within the agricultural sector.
  • Member-Focused Financial and Support Services member-focused_financial_lifecycle_support unique to this org
    The organization provides integrated insurance and financial planning services tailored to the lifecycle needs of its members, covering personal, agricultural, and estate-related aspects. This support aims to help members achieve their goals, build satisfying lives in agricultural careers, and improve net farm income.
  • Member-focused lifecycle financial and insurance services member-focused financial lifecycle support unique to this org
    Provides integrated financial planning and insurance solutions tailored to the evolving personal and agricultural needs of members across their lifetimes, including estate planning and agricultural risk management.
  • Public education and consumer engagement on agriculture member empowerment through advocacy and education unique to this org
    Increases public understanding of Arizona agriculture through direct outreach, speaker programs, and educational initiatives that connect consumers to food sources and farming practices.
  • Statewide Representation and Cost Reduction Advocacy statewide_representation_and_advocacy unique to this org
    The organization positions itself as the primary advocate for production agriculture across Arizona, representing the agricultural community statewide. A key aspect of this advocacy involves campaigning for reduced regulatory and input costs, such as supporting domestic production of affordable fertilizer, to ensure the sustainability and economic viability of agricultural production.
  • Statewide representation as the unified voice of agriculture statewide_representation_and_advocacy unique to this org
    Positions itself as the primary advocate for Arizona’s agricultural community, representing production agriculture across the state and shaping policy to support farmers and ranchers.
financials · form 990 · fy2020

the money

revenue
Total revenue$44K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$40K90%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$5K
expenses
Total expenses$22K
Program expenses96%
Admin / overhead4%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$7K
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$779K
Cash$72K
Investments$0
Liabilities$290K
Net assets$488K
Liquid reserves38.4 mo
2 years on record · 2019–2020 · YoY revenue +55.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2020

who runs it

board members · 14
  • ART ALLEN — President
  • BROCK GILL — Director
  • CASEY BERNER — Director
  • CHRIS CLAYTON — Director
  • DAVID L SHARP — Director
  • JOHN BOELTS — Director
  • JOHN HUME — Director
  • JONATHON DINSMORE — Director
  • KENT INGLETT — Treasurer
  • KIRK DUNN — Director
  • KRISTINE PRATT — Director
  • MARVIN MARLATT — Director
  • MYRLE MARLATT — Secretary
  • PAUL BRIERLEY — Vice President
relationships · 29

who they work with

  • American Farm Bureau Federation Network — Affiliated with the American Farm Bureau Federation, referencing their policy book.
  • American Farm Bureau Federation Network — Member of the national Farm Bureau network and participated in a joint survey initiative.
  • Arizona Farm Bureau Network — Yuma County Farm Bureau is part of the Arizona Farm Bureau state network.
  • Arizona Farm Bureau Network — Yuma County Farm Bureau is part of the Arizona Farm Bureau, which oversees the Women’s Leadership program in which it participates.
  • Arizona Farm Bureau Partner — The Educational Farming Company is part of Arizona Farm Bureau.
  • Arizona Farm Bureau Partner — YF&R is a committee-centered, fully integrated part of Farm Bureau at the county, state and national level.
  • Arizona Farm Bureau Federation Partner — Organizes various programs and initiatives, including Young Farmers and Ranchers, Agriculture in the Classroom, Women's Leadership, and scholarship opportunities.
  • Arizona Pork Council Partner — Supports the Arizona Farm Bureau Agriculture in the Classroom program.
  • Canyon Coolers Partner — Provides exclusive 18% discount on coolers to Arizona Farm Bureau members
  • Dairy Council of Arizona Funder — Sponsor
  • Dairy Council of Arizona Partner — Supports the Arizona Farm Bureau Agriculture in the Classroom program.
  • Farm Bureau Financial Services Partner — Provides insurance and financial products to Arizona Farm Bureau members through an affiliate relationship.
  • Great Wolf Lodge Partner — Offers member benefits through the Preferred Pack Club for Arizona Farm Bureau members
  • High Desert Communications Funder — Sponsor
  • High Desert Communications Partner — Supports the Arizona Farm Bureau Agriculture in the Classroom program.
  • Mark Dobson Ranch Funder — Sponsor
  • Mark Dobson Ranch Partner — Supports the Arizona Farm Bureau Agriculture in the Classroom program.
  • Mortimer Farms Partner — Supports the Arizona Farm Bureau Agriculture in the Classroom program.
  • Phoenix Zoo Partner — Provides access to zoo visits as a member benefit for Arizona Farm Bureau members
  • Pinal County Farm Bureau Coalition — Collaborates with other county Farm Bureaus within Arizona as part of a coordinated state-level agricultural advocacy network.
  • SoundGear – Hearing Protection Partner — Offers hearing protection products as a member benefit for Arizona Farm Bureau members
  • Start Hearing Partner — Provides discounted hearing aids and related services to Arizona Farm Bureau members and their families
  • StoneX Partner — Offers exclusive discounts on agricultural price risk management tools and related services to Arizona Farm Bureau members
  • T & P Farms Funder — Sponsor
  • Wellton Mohawk Irrigation District Partner — Supports the Arizona Farm Bureau Agriculture in the Classroom program.
  • West Central Initiative Funder — Sponsor
  • West Central Initiative Partner — Supports the Arizona Farm Bureau Agriculture in the Classroom program.
  • X-One Inc Funder — Sponsor
  • X-One Ranch Inc Partner — Supports the Arizona Farm Bureau Agriculture in the Classroom program.