Officers elected to lead Iowa Farm Bureau Young Farmer Program

The Iowa Farm Bureau Federation Young Farmer Advisory Committee elected officer positions for 2024-25:

• Chair: Zac Preston, Warren County
• Vice Chair: Megan McAllister, Dubuque County
• Secretary: Mitchell Sievers, Buena Vista County
• Public Relations Co-Chairs: Alyssa Preston, Warren County and Ashley McEnany, Story County

Together with the committee, the officers plan the Iowa Farm Bureau Young Farmer annual conference, which brings together 500 attendees from across Iowa for learning and networking. Additionally, they organize educational opportunities and family-friendly events in their local communities.

Zac and Alyssa Preston raise corn and soybeans. Zac is a shop manager for Reynolds Ag Solutions in Indianola. He is the Warren County Farm Bureau board president and an Iowa Farm Bureau Ag Leaders Institute graduate. Alyssa is a district field manager for Iowa Corn. The Prestons have two children and enjoy being involved in their community, particularly the county fair.

Megan McAllister raises dairy cattle with her husband, Ted. She is active on the Dubuque County Farm Bureau board and with state and local dairy promotions. She is an Ag Leaders Institute graduate and a 2021 Iowa Farm Bureau Young Farmer Leadership Award recipient. The McAllisters also enjoy using social media to connect with people on animal care.

Ashley McEnany raises cow-calf pairs and direct markets beef with her husband, Michael. She works for Iowa State University and at Whatcha Smokin,' a popular barbecue destination located in Luther. She serves on the Story County Cattlemen's board and supports the local food pantry through yearly produce donations from her garden.