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2025 White County Farm Bureau 4H Grant Winners

Wednesday, March 12 by Nicole Behnke

The White County Farm Bureau is pleased to award fifteen White County 4-Hers with a 2025 4-H Project Grant. A total of $1,578 in grants were awarded. 4-Hers receiving a 2025 Project Grant are…Mossyn Blazier (Goats)Bailey Buchanan (Goats)Emmaline Draper (Beef)Hallie Gholson (Sheep)Levi McKinney (Beef)Remmington... Read More.

Edwards County Farm Bureau Foundation Awards Vocational & Trades Scholarships

Tuesday, April 9 by Jc Tinsley

The Edwards County Farm Bureau Foundation recently announced their 2024 Vocational & Trades Scholarship winners. This year $3,000 was awarded in scholarship funds.Jaden Schwarzlose was awarded a $1,500 scholarship. Matthew Bare was awarded a $1,000 scholarship. Jacob Weber was awarded $500 scholarship.Jaden plans to... Read More.

Edwards County Farm Bureau Foundation Awards Scholarships

Tuesday, April 9 by Jc Tinsley

The Edwards County Farm Bureau Foundation recently announced their 2024 Collegiate Scholarship winners. This year the Foundation awarded $5,000 in scholarships to Edwards County students perusing degrees related to agriculture at the collegiate level or above. A $2,500 scholarship was awarded to Kyle Mewes... Read More.

Farm Bureau and Local Attorney Urge Diligence Surrounding Purported Wind Farm in Hamilton, White Counties

Friday, February 17 by Jc Tinsley

Tenaska Renewables out of Nebraska is purportedly looking to establish a commercial wind project in the Hamilton/White County area. That has some on edge and questioning why especially after seeing prospective leases. White and Wayne County Farm Bureau Manager Doug Anderson is urging any... Read More.

White County Farm Bureau Held Annual Gathering

Tuesday, February 1 by WROY-WRUL News

The annual meeting of the White County Farm Bureau was held on Friday, January 28, 2022, marking the 101st annual gathering of the organization. 58 members and guests attended the in-person event. The business meeting included approval of last year’s minutes, financial reports, membership report... Read More.

Open Line ON DEMAND – Hamilton County Farm Bureau Manager Sydney Lay

Monday, July 12 by Jc Tinsley

The Hamilton County Farm Bureau Young Leaders are hosting a US Pullers Association Tractor Pull as part of the Hamilton County Fair on July 23rd. Jc catches up with Farm Bureau Manager Sydney Lay for more information on the event, the Young Leaders, and... Read More.

Illinois Farm Bureau Hosts Virtual ‘Rules for the Road’ Transportation Seminars

Wednesday, February 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB) will host virtual Rules for the Road transportation seminars for its members in 2021. These seminars will focus on transportation laws and regulations as they pertain to the agricultural industry.Rodney Knittel, IFB assistant director of transportation and infrastructure, along with... Read More.

White County Farm Bureau Young Leaders Support Local Food Pantries

Wednesday, January 27 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The White County Young Leaders are pleased to continue their support of food pantries in the county. The committee is donating a total of $725 of their net proceeds from the 2020 Young Leader Pistol Shoot event held last July. The funds will be... Read More.

Statement from the Illinois Farm Bureau Regarding Secretary of Agriculture Nomination

Friday, December 11 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The following is a statement from Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB) President Richard Guebert, Jr., regarding the nomination of former USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack as Secretary of the United States Department of Agriculture.“Illinois Farm Bureau congratulates former USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack on his recent nomination... Read More.

Farm Bureau Directors Oppose Sales Tax Increase

Wednesday, October 21 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The White County Farm Bureau Board of Directors, at their October 19, 2020 meeting, expressed their opposition to the 1% public safety sales tax proposed for White County. After careful consideration of the potential revenue impact as well as the current state of the... Read More.