Raising corn, soybeans and beef cattle on his farm in hilly southwest Iowa, Will Frazee knows that the key to his operation’s success is having a diverse operation that fits well with the environment. He views Farm Bureau’s place in Iowa the same way, as a diverse organization with strong grassroots that works to provide a stronger voice for all types of farmers.

"Over the years, I’ve really seen the importance of Farm Bureau in our state," said Frazee, who was elected in December to represent District 9 in the southwest corner of the state on the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation (IFBF) board of directors. "It’s so important to have an organization that supports all kinds of farmers in national and state legislation and to develop policy and address all of the...