The Farm Bureau was formed in 1920 in Chicago. Its purpose is to protect and advance the interests of farmers and ranchers by supporting educational programs, and promoting favorable legislation. It promotes research to find new uses for farm products in home and industry.

They have set up insurance cooperatives and group purchasing of farm supplies, cooperative marketing of farm products. They were very active developing legislature during the 1930s.

Source: A History of Foster County 1983 Page 112