irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $0THE PROMOTION AND EDUCATION AND YOUNG FARMER PROGRAMS PROVIDE EDUCATION TO THE PUBLIC AND TO MEMBERS AROUND MATTERS AND ISSUES THAT ARE OF IMPORTANCE TO THE AGRICULTURAL INDUSTRY.
- #2 $0THE PUBLIC POLICY PROGRAM IS RESPONSIBLE FOR COORDINATING THE ADVOCACY, IMPLEMENTATION, AND COMMUNICATION OF PRIORITY ISSUES AS DETERMINED AT THE NEW YORK STATE FARM BUREAU, INC. STATE ANNUAL MEETING. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH REGULAR MEETINGS OF VOLUNTEER COMMITTEES AND THROUGH COMMUNICATION WITH MEMBERS. THE PUBLIC POLICY PROGRAM ALSO REPRESENTS THE AGRICULTURAL COMMUNITY BEFORE REGULATORY AND LEGISLATIVE AUTHORITIES AT THE STATE AND FEDERAL LEVEL.
named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
County Farm Bureau Support
Provides infrastructure and coordination support to county-level Farm Bureaus across New York State
Public Policy Program
Coordinates advocacy efforts on priority agricultural issues determined at the state annual meeting; represents the agricultural community before state and federal regulatory and legislative bodies
Young Farmer Programs
Provides education and leadership opportunities for young farmers and emerging leaders in the agricultural sector
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Agricultural Producer Education & Support Networks 2 activities
- County-level agricultural support and information servicesOperates county support offices that serve as clearinghouses for agricultural information and provide services to members, including support for Long Island Farm Bureau across multiple counties.
- Public and member education on agricultureProvides education to the public and members on agricultural industry issues through promotion, educational programs, and resources, including operating the New York Farm Bureau Foundation for Agricultural Education and hosting an annual Food and Farm Experience event for school counselors.
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Industry Advocacy and Regulatory Engagement 1 activity
- Advocacy for agricultural policyDevelops and advances agricultural policy positions through a grassroots process that begins at the county level and culminates in resolutions at the annual meeting, while coordinating advocacy efforts and communicating priority issues to state and federal regulatory and legislative authorities.
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Agricultural Grantmaking and Funding Programs 1 activity
- Funding of agricultural education and support programsUses modest earnings from its workers' compensation insurance program to support initiatives that serve New York farmers, including educational and outreach activities.
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Public Awareness and Educational Outreach 1 activity
- Grassroots engagement and public outreach on agricultureEquips grassroots members with tools and training to enhance public engagement and communicate the importance of agriculture to consumers through organized programs and materials.
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Agricultural Training and Education Programs 1 activity
- Leadership and professional development for young farmersOffers the Young Farmers and Ranchers program for individuals aged 18 to 35, including targeted programming for subgroups and a program guide for local committees, to build leadership skills and support future planning in agriculture.
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Union and Association Benefit Funds 1 activity
- Workers' compensation insurance and safety services for agricultural employersProvides workers' compensation insurance through Safety Group 486, offers up to a 25% up-front discount on premiums, distributes annual dividend payments averaging 42% over five years, and delivers free safety inspections, training materials, and advocacy support with the New York State Insurance Fund for eligible agricultural businesses.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$3.32M
Contributions & grants$129K4%
Program service revenue$1.47M44%
Investment income$1.12M34%
Other revenue$593K
expenses
Total expenses$3.83M
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$2.28M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$25.37M
Cash$407K
Investments$23.79M
Liabilities$3.45M
Net assets$21.92M
Liquid reserves75.9 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +34.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 20
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| DEANNA FOX | CEO (APRIL - NOV 2024) | 20 | $243K |
| DEBRA REMY | COO/CFO | 24 | $168K |
| JEFF WILLIAMS | DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC POLICY | 32 | $147K |
| SCOTT KEYES | DIRECTOR OF MEMBER ADVOCAC | 32 | $142K |
| JOHN WAGNER | DRECTOR OF COUNTY RELATION | 32 | $131K |
| DAVID FISHER | PRESIDENT | 11 | $60K |
| ERIC OOMS | VICE PRESIDENT | 8 | $12K |
| KIM SKELLIE | 3RD EXEC COM MEMBER | 8 | $10K |
| PAUL MOLESKY JR | DIRECTOR | 4 | $4K |
| RICHARD DE MEYER | YF&R CHAIR | 4 | $4K |
| LAVERN WARRINER | DIRECTOR | 4 | $4K |
| BRAD MACAULEY | DIRECTOR | 4 | $4K |
| DARLEEN KRISHER-MEEHAN | DIRECTOR | 4 | $4K |
| WILLIAM ZALAKAR | PRO ED CHAIR | 4 | $3K |
| ADAM MINER | DIRECTOR | 4 | $3K |
| KAREN RIVARA | DIRECTOR | 4 | $2K |
| STEVEN SMITH | DIRECTOR | 4 | $2K |
| TONY LAPIERRE | DIRECTOR | 4 | $2K |
| TIM DRESSEL | DIRECTOR | 4 | $1K |
| CHRISTINA HUDSON KOHLER | DIRECTOR | 4 | $1K |
board members · 3
- DAN PALLADINO — DIRECTOR
- MIKE MURPHY — DIRECTOR
- RYAN AKIN — DIRECTOR
relationships · 16
Who they work with
- American Farm Bureau Federation Network — Member organization representing New York within the national network.
- Cornell Cooperative Extension Partner — Assumed educational responsibilities for farmers in 1955 while Farm Bureau continued advocacy.
- Cornell University Partner — Partners with Cornell CALS to offer NYFB members discounted access to eCornell certificate programs in food, agriculture, and nutrition.
- Dutchess Putnam Westchester Farm Bureau Partner — County-level partnership serving Putnam, Dutchess, and Westchester counties.
- Farm Credit East Partner — Provides financial data and insights supporting agricultural economic analysis in New York.
- Long Island Farm Bureau Partner — Partner organization serving Suffolk, Nassau, and New York City boroughs under the New York Farm Bureau network.
- NEW YORK STATE FARM BUREAU, INC. Government — Coordinates public policy priorities determined at the organization's state annual meeting and engages with regulatory and legislative authorities on behalf of the agricultural community.
- NYFB Foundation Network — Subsidiary organization under New York Farm Bureau that runs educational programs connecting people to agriculture.
- NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets Government — Collaborates to provide state-level agricultural data and policy context.
- New York Farm Bureau Network — State-level organization within the American Farm Bureau Federation network
- New York Farm Bureau Foundation for Agricultural Education, Inc. Network — Subsidiary foundation focused on agricultural education.
- New York State College of Agriculture Government — Co-founded the organization with local entities in Broome County.
- New York State Insurance Fund Government — Acts as an advocate for members with the New York State Insurance Fund for workers' compensation needs.
- USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service Government — Source of agricultural census data used to inform and support advocacy efforts.
- United States Department of Agriculture Government — Co-founded the organization with local entities in Broome County.
- YouTube Partner — Hosts a homepage video on YouTube to communicate organizational content.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Farm-Centered Risk Protection Modelmethodology: farmer_led_insuranceBy offering farmer-led group insurance and adaptive eligibility classifications, the organization improves access to affordable workers' compensation because industry-specific, agriculturally informed models reduce risk mispricing and expand coverage to diverse and evolving farm operations.
- Integrated Education and Outreach for Public Understandingmethodology: public_educationBy combining youth, counselor, and public education initiatives with experiential learning and peer networks, the organization builds broader societal support for agriculture because increased awareness and personal connection lead to greater consumer and political alignment with farming communities.
- Member-Driven Grassroots Advocacymethodology: grassroots_advocacyBy identifying policy priorities through member-driven processes and mobilizing volunteer advocates, the organization advances agricultural interests in state and federal policymaking because sustained civic engagement at the local level increases political influence and policy responsiveness.