named programs · 5 · from sources
what they call their work
Ag Literacy Grants
Funds programs and projects that teach children and communities about agriculture’s role in providing food and fiber, with a focus on Maricopa County.
Ag in the Classroom
Provides hands-on agricultural education to over 140,000 Arizona students, teachers, and consumers annually through presentations and resources.
Arizona Agriculture Connection
Podcast series highlighting careers in agriculture, policy updates, and stories from the local agricultural community.
Farm State of Mind
Offers mental health services specifically tailored for agriculturalists in the community.
Ferrellgas Propane Program
Provides Farm Bureau members with discounted propane rates, reduced tank rentals, and waived setup fees.
activities · 9 groups
what they do
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Agricultural Industry Communications & Reporting 9 activities
- Agricultural Communication and OutreachProduces a podcast, crafts weekly blog posts on current agricultural issues in Maricopa County, creates social media content, and drafts a monthly newsletter for members to communicate agricultural information and updates.
- Agricultural Content Creation and DisseminationProduces a podcast, weekly blog posts, and monthly newsletters focusing on current agricultural issues and updates for Maricopa County, and creates social media content to highlight these topics.
- Agricultural Content Creation and DisseminationProduces a podcast, weekly blog posts, and social media content focusing on current agricultural issues in Maricopa County, and drafts a monthly newsletter for members.
- Agricultural Research and PublicationsPublishes articles and reports on various agricultural topics in Arizona, including farming practices, water use, economic impact, and career exploration, and conducts market research to inform messaging strategies.
- Agricultural Research and ReportingPublishes articles and an "Ag Report" on agricultural topics in Arizona, including farming practices, water use, economic impact, legislative updates, and grant opportunities, and conducts market research for messaging strategy.
- Agricultural Research and ReportingPublishes articles and an "Ag Report" on agricultural topics in Arizona, including farming practices, water use, economic impact, and updates on federal and state agricultural happenings, grants, and legislative sessions.
- Agricultural Research and ReportingPublishes articles and an "Ag Report" on Arizona agriculture, covering topics like farming practices, water use, economic impact, and updates on federal and state agricultural happenings, grants, and legislative sessions.
- Digital Content Creation and DisseminationProduces a podcast, crafts weekly blog posts on current agricultural issues, creates social media content, and drafts a monthly newsletter to inform and engage farmers, ranchers, and the public.
- Market Research for Messaging StrategyConducts market research within the consumer base to establish effective messaging strategies for agricultural communication.
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Youth & Community Land Stewardship Education 4 activities
- Agricultural Leadership DevelopmentSupports the development of young agricultural leaders by participating in conferences and offering scholarships for higher education in agriculture-related fields.
- Agricultural Leadership DevelopmentSupports the development of young agricultural leaders by participating in leadership conferences and offering scholarships for higher education in agriculture-related fields.
- Agricultural Leadership DevelopmentParticipates in leadership conferences for young farmers and ranchers to foster agricultural leadership across the country.
- Agricultural Leadership DevelopmentParticipates in and supports leadership conferences for young farmers and ranchers and offers scholarships to students pursuing higher education in agriculture-related fields.
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Garden-Based Education Programs 3 activities
- Advocacy and Education for AgricultureEngages in advocacy, communication, and education efforts to support farm, ranch, and agribusiness families, reaching over 140,000 Arizona students, teachers, and consumers annually through hands-on agricultural education programs.
- Agricultural Education ProgramsDelivers hands-on agricultural education programs to over 140,000 Arizona students, teachers, and consumers annually.
- Agricultural Education ProgramsDelivers hands-on agricultural education programs to over 140,000 Arizona students, teachers, and consumers annually, and funds programs that educate children and communities about the importance of agriculture.
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Advocacy for Food Security & Nutrition Access 3 activities
- Agricultural Education Grant FundingFunds programs and projects that educate children and communities about the importance of agriculture in providing food and fiber.
- Agricultural Education Grant FundingFunds programs and projects that educate children and communities about the importance of agriculture in providing food and fiber.
- Agricultural Education Program FundingFunds programs and projects that educate children and communities about the importance of agriculture in providing food and fiber.
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Commodity Checkoff Program Administration 1 activity
- Advocacy and Communication for AgricultureEngages in advocacy, communication, and education efforts to represent the interests of farm, ranch, and agribusiness families, including providing updates on federal and state agricultural happenings and legislative sessions.
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Drone Compliance and Training Support 1 activity
- Agricultural Career ExplorationExplores careers in agriculture through a series featuring interviews with agricultural leaders.
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Youth Agricultural Training and Food Security Programs 1 activity
- Agricultural Career ExplorationExplores careers in agriculture through a series featuring agricultural leaders.
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Agriculture & Wildlife Scholarship Programs 1 activity
- Agricultural Scholarship ProgramOffers scholarships to students pursuing higher education in agriculture-related fields.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Advocacy and Education for Agricultural FamiliesEngages in advocacy, communication, and education efforts to support farm, ranch, and agribusiness families in Arizona.
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financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$27K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$180K680%
Investment income$-192K-723%
Other revenue$38K
expenses
Total expenses$219K
Program expenses77%
Admin / overhead23%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$46K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$1.41M
Cash$58K
Investments$1.35M
Liabilities$0
Net assets$1.41M
Liquid reserves77.1 mo
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue -94.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021
who runs it
board members · 15
- CLINT GLADDEN — Director
- ERIN KUIPER — Executive Dir.
- HAROLD PAYNE — Director
- JAMES BOYLE — Director
- JOHN JORDAN — Treasurer
- MARK FREEMAN — Director
- NICHOLAS KENNEY — Vice President
- R DEWAYNE JUSTICE — Director
- RICHARD EVANS JR — President
- ROSS RAYNER — Director
- SAMUEL KELSALL — Director
- SELWYN JUSTICE — Vice President
- SHAWN WOOD — Director
- STEPHEN GOUCHER — Director
- WILLIAM KERR — Director
relationships · 10
who they work with
- AFBF Foundation Network — Supports publication of agricultural education materials through the national Farm Bureau foundation.
- AmeriGas Partner — Offers propane services to members through a dedicated contact.
- American Farm Bureau Network — Hosted the Rooted in Resilience Young Farmers & Ranchers Leadership Conference that Maricopa County Farm Bureau participated in.
- Arizona Department of Agriculture Partner — Features the Director of the Arizona Department of Agriculture, Paul Brierley, in a careers in agriculture series.
- Arizona Farm Bureau Network — Hosts the Ag in the Classroom program under the Arizona Farm Bureau umbrella.
- Arizona Farm Bureau Network — Maricopa County Farm Bureau members are directed to Arizona Farm Bureau for membership enrollment and benefits access.
- Arizona Farm Bureau Network — Sends delegates to voice and vote on state-level issues at the state Farm Bureau.
- Farm Bureau Financial Services Partner — Has representatives from Farm Bureau Financial Services serving as ex-officio directors.
- Ferrellgas Partner — Provides propane discounts and waived fees to Maricopa County Farm Bureau members.
- Western Pecan Growers Association Partner — Harold Payne, an East Side Director, has leaned on his involvement in the Western Pecan Growers Association to ensure the success of the Ft McDowell farm operation.