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In this episode of the Iowa Ag Podcast, host David Geiger sits down with Cody Williams, a farmer member at the 2025 Iowa Farm Bureau Annual Meeting. The event celebrates the accomplishments of county Farm Bureaus across the state and highlights the strength of Iowa’s grassroots agricultural community. Cody shares his perspective of working as a local leader with the Farm Bureau and what comes with being part of an organization rooted in service, problem-solving, and community support.
David and Cody talk about what it looks like to volunteer within the Farm Bureau framework. They talk about communicating as a farmer, reflect on why Cody chooses to give his time, and how grassroots engagement continues to shape the organization’s direction.
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The conversation turns to the meaning of community in rural Iowa. Cody explains how Farm Bureau creates space for farmers to support one another, connect across counties, and work together on issues that affect daily life on the farm.
David and Cody also discuss what it means to be part of the broader Iowa Farm Bureau family, including the organization’s mission to help farmers navigate challenges in production, business, and national policy. Cody looks at what they work to do in order to ensure Iowa’s agricultural voice remains strong.