Third annual Jones County Ag Breakfast is Sunday

   Commodity groups and agricultural organizations are coming together to offer the third annual Jones County Ag Breakfast Sunday, June 2, 9-11 a.m. at the Equestrian Center on the Great Jones County Fairgrounds.

   The breakfast includes eggs, pancakes, steaks, sausage, butter, cheese, milk and ice cream.

   It is a collaboration between the Jones County Dairy Producers, the Jones County Pork Producers, the Jones County Cattlemen, the Iowa Corn Association and the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation.

   As in the first two years of the event, agricultural displays, animals and more will be on hand.

   “The goal is to educate the public, and kids, about agriculture,” said Bruce Telleen of the Dairy Producers. “It will be pretty much the same format.”

   The breakfast is free, but free-will donations will be accepted. All proceeds will go to support the Agricultural Education Grant.

   All organizations with Jones County resident participation qualify for the grant, including, but not limited to, schools/teachers, 4-H clubs, libraries, FFA chapters, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and county fairs.

   “The grant program is a combined effort to promote agriculture,” Telleen said.

   Applications for the grant are due June 15. Winners will be notified by mid-July.

   For information on the grant, call Brittney at 319-480-9446.