AMES — Iowa Farmers Union members gathered recently at the ISU Memorial Union in Ames for their 98th Annual State Convention, with the theme Growing a New Generation of Family Farm Advocates.

During the convention, IFU members elected a new state president. Whitney Davis of Des Moines will serve a two-year term as the new president of IFU. Out-going state president Chris Petersen of Clear Lake will remain on the IFU Board of Directors as a northeast district representative.

“I am so excited by the opportunities and challenges faced by our organization,” Davis said. “We have such committed and experienced advocates who have accomplished so much for Iowa’s farm families over the years, and we also are welcoming a new generation of young family farmers who bring fresh energy and ideas to our work.”