Colorado Farm Bureau Foundation

The purposes for which the Colorado Farm Bureau Foundation is organized is for scientific research, educational and other charitable purposes within the meaning of section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code of 1986, as amended (referred to as the "code"), including, but not limited to the following.specifically, the Colorado Farm Bureau Foundation hopes to initiate and finance the following activities.1.) Agricultural research and educational activities in such areas as production and marketing, quality and yield improvement, mechanization, Farm safety, conservation and natural resources, improvement or better use of fertilizers, insecticides and herbicides, and ways and means of increasing net Farm income.2.) To encourage and maintain a viable and progressive agricultural industry, to encourage on-the-farm use of application of basic research discoveries, to promote and finance the study of agriculture and research therein, the diffusion of knowledge thereof and the continuing education of farmers and ranchers.3.) To initiate and finance programs and activities that inform the public about the scope, diversity and importance of the agriculture industry through education curriculum, teacher training workshops, exhibits at various events, and other related activities.4.) To provide aid to individuals involved in production agriculture in the event of a catastrophic disaster impacting agricultural producers due to a natural event such as blizzard, flood or wildfire.

Award educational scholarships and agricultural research grants to children and members of Colorado Farm Bureau.