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1951 – 2000
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1953 - The Spokesman goes statewide.
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1963 - State Fair welcomes Farm Bureau Cookout Contest to Grand Concourse.
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1970 - Farm Bureau partners with Blue Cross and Blue Shield. Members gain access to health insurance benefit.
1973 - Iowa Farm Bureau moves west.
1976 - Century Farm Awards begin as part of U.S. Bicentennial celebration.
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1977 - Ag Productivity Formula provides farmers property tax relief.
Pictured: Iowa Farm Bureau members work with their elected officials to enact public policy that benefits all Iowans, including property tax relief.
1980s - National Farm Crisis brings tragedy.
1996 - Farm Bureau Life goes public. Iowa develops cost-saving federal crop insurance solution. Farm Bureau helps rejuvenate turkey farming in Iowa.
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1998 - Ag Leaders Institute prepares members for local, state and national leadership roles.
Pictured: The 2016 Ag Leaders Institute visits Washington D.C.