WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — With the first full week of the college football season on the horizon, Iowa Farm Bureau and University of Iowa are offering Hawkeye fans a chance to win four tickets and on-field sideline access to the America Needs Farmers (ANF) game on Oct. 18 against Penn State University.
For a chance to win, go to IowaFarmBureau.com/ANFExperience and take a short, multiple-choice quiz to learn how Iowa farmers are providing high-quality food while caring for the environment and their animals. The prize package also includes a Kirk Ferentz autographed football and ANF gear. The contest runs through Oct. 8.
America Needs Farmers was launched by Hawkeye Coach Hayden Fry to show support for farmers during the 1980s Farm Crisis. In this same spirit, the ANF game recognizes the hardworking men and women in agriculture whose work creates a positive impact in Iowa and across the globe.
This year marks a special milestone for the initiative as supporters and fans celebrate the 40th anniversary of ANF. From crayons to cosmetics, agriculture touches our daily lives in many ways beyond what’s top of mind, like food, fuel and fiber. To celebrate 40 years of ANF, Iowa Farm Bureau has partnered with ‘Iowa Nice Guy’ Scott Siepker for a video series revealing 40 surprising ways agriculture touches our daily lives as we approach the 2025 ANF game day.
Micah Hyde Named 2025 ANF Wall of Honor Recipient
The ANF Wall of Honor salutes past University of Iowa football players who exemplify the tenacity, work ethic and character of the Iowa farmer, and former Hawkeye standout and NFL star, Micah Hyde, becomes the 13th member of the prestigious group.
A former All-Big Ten defensive back for the Hawkeyes, Hyde credits his on-field success to a solid work ethic and lessons learned from years working on a family friend’s farm growing up in rural Ohio. Hyde’s dedication and strong work ethic helped fuel his successful 11-year NFL career while earning several awards and recognitions.
Following his NFL playing days, Hyde continues to make an impact through his Imagine For Youth Foundation, which has raised millions of dollars to support thousands of children and families.