Membership Information
All individuals interested in promoting elk farming may become members. To join, click here to download a membership application. Membership entitles you to receive IEBA newsletters (published quarterly), copies of this booklet and other information to distribute and aid in the promotion of your farm/ranch, invitations to all IEBA events, a great support system, updates regarding new laws and regulations, health information, etc., and a fantastic networking system.
In order to help its members, IEBA:
- • Updates information on state regulations relating to the elk industry.
- • Hosts an annual convention in January with informational seminars.
- • Holds general membership meetings in June and September.
- • Conducts an annual antler competition.
- • Runs an informational, live animal exhibit at the Iowa State Fair.
- • Publishes a bimonthly newsletter and annual informational booklet.
- • Supplies elk meat for IEBA functions.
- • Sponsors an elk meat cook-off.
- • Maintains a web site.
- • Provides a Super Support Group!
Highlights from the past year:
During the 2007 Iowa State Fair, several of our members participated in the Farm Bureau sponsored cookout. Richard Garrels won 1st place in the "elk" division during the finals held during the state fair.
Fall General Meeting was held at Oak Creek Elk Ranch, Don, Jane & Dillon Berg, Ottumwa, IA.
Annual Banquet and Meeting was also held at Oak Creek Elk Ranch, Don, Jane & Dillon Berg, Ottumwa, IA.
Spring Meeting was hosted by Jerry and Debbie Jochims, Wildlife Lakes Elk Farm, West Burlington, IA.