You’re invited to help launch “Ag 4 All,” the new parent organization of both Ag Adventure and “Who’s Your Iowa Farmer?,” by stopping by “Ag Adventure,” at Fontanelle’s 4th of July Celebration. Learn how you can support these efforts by volunteering and/or providing financial support. Blake Anderson, chair of the new group, says “This is the first time we have asked individuals to contribute money to help sustain and expand program efforts.”  Anyone donating $25 or more to Ag 4 All during the Ag Adventure event on the 4th will receive a “Who’s Your Farmer?” t-shirt, as a thank you gift.

Ag Adventure Goes to School, Ag Adventure on the 4th, and Who’s Your Iowa Farmer? were originally initiatives of Ag Works, a loose coalition of Adair County Cattlemen, Adair County and Iowa Corn Growers, Adair County Extension and Outreach, Adair County Farm Bureau, and Adair County Pork Producers; all groups with a common interest in promoting agriculture. As program efforts have grown, the leadership of the coalition decided to create a formal and more permanent structure to raise dollars for and administer the programs. Thus Ag 4 All was officially created and registered with the State of Iowa.

Anderson says “The Ag 4 All moniker was selected to communicate the importance of agriculture as the source of food, fiber, and fuel for our entire society.” It also represents the organization’s desire and dedication to provide information about the many sectors of agriculture to all audiences regardless of age. More information about the work of Ag 4 All is available from any of the Board of Director members: Blake Anderson, Greenfield; Sara Shepherd, Stuart; Grace Evans, Bridgewater; Brian Rohrig, Orient; and Randy Caviness, Greenfield. Program coordinators: Deb Hall, Massena; Beth Baudler, Fontanelle; and Jeannette Jorgensen of Adair also can help individuals wishing to support the work of Ag 4 All by volunteering or through cash contributions.