A new specialty license plate is now available throughout Iowa for passenger vehicles, trucks and trailers. The license plate recognizes the important role that agriculture plays in the state’s economy. Revenue from the sale of the plate will support three youth organizations that help students learn about agriculture, leadership and life skills. The three organizations are the Iowa FFA Foundation, Iowa 4-H Foundation and Iowa Agriculture in the Classroom.

IOWA AG TAGS: A newly-approved specialty license plate is available for Iowa motorists to put on their cars, trucks and trailers. The license plate recognizes the important role that agriculture plays in the state’s economy.

The Iowa FFA Foundation serves the 14,800 student member organization in 225 chapters across Iowa. They help students develop their potential for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success. The Iowa 4-H Foundation provides funds for many of the opportunities that help young people enhance their ability to use critical thinking, leadership, communication and social skills. They serve more than 100,000 youth in Iowa. The Iowa Agriculture Literacy Foundation serves as the central resource for educators and volunteers who want to teach Iowa’s students about agriculture. They coordinate and support the Agriculture in the Classroom efforts throughout the state.   

“Agriculture in Iowa is so important to the state economy,” says Will Fett, executive director of the Iowa Agricultural Literacy Foundation. “Having a license plate on your personal vehicle is a great way to show your support for agriculture and these youth organizations.”

License plates are available for order now at IowaAgTag.org. The fee is $35 for a standard plate or $60 for a personalized plate.  

About the Iowa Agriculture Literacy Foundation: IALF serves as a central resource for educators and volunteers who want to teach Iowa’s students about agriculture. The mission is to educate Iowans, with a focus on youth, regarding the breadth and global significance of agriculture. Iowa is a leading producer of agricultural products that are essential to feed a growing world population, estimated to reach more than 9 billion by 2050. IALF believes it is important for all Iowans to understand the essential role agriculture has in their lives. IALF was created through a joint effort of agricultural stakeholders, including the Iowa Corn Growers Association, Iowa Farm Bureau Federation, Iowa Pork Producers Association, Iowa Soybean Association, Silos and Smokestacks Foundation, DuPont Pioneer, GROWMARK, and the Iowa Beef Industry Council.  For more information visit IALF online at IowaAgLiteracy.org, on Facebook, and Twitter.