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Farm Bureau Young Leader Committee Tractor Pull Details

Thursday, August 2 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Farm Bureau’s Young Leader Committee will once again host the Youth Pedal Pull at the White County Fair on Saturday, August 11th. The event kicks off at 5 at the Floral Hall.All area youth are welcomed to participate. Three classes for... Read More.

Relief to Farmers PLUS Illinois Farm Bureau Response

Wednesday, July 25 by Jc Tinsley

President Donald Trump’s administration is going to send a portion of $12 billion directly to farmers’ pockets as a way to soothe the sting of the tariff battle he’s waging against foreign importers of American farm commodities.Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue announced the program Tuesday... Read More.

Statement from the Illinois Farm Bureau Regarding 2018 Farm Bill Conference Committee

Thursday, July 19 by Jc Tinsley

The following is a statement from Illinois Farm Bureau President Richard Guebert, Jr., regarding the U.S. House of Representatives’ vote to send the 2018 farm bill to the conference committee.“Illinois Farm Bureau is pleased that the House has taken another step toward passing the... Read More.

Barton awarded nursing scholarship from Farm Bureau

Monday, July 16 by Jc Tinsley

Morgan Barton, Norris City, is the recipient of a $4,000 scholarship from the Illinois Farm Bureau Rural Nurse Practitioner Program.The scholarship program helps encourage and develop the pool of rural health practitioners to help meet primary care needs in rural Illinois. Students who... Read More.

Bryce Williams new Illinois Farm Bureau FarmWeek CropWatcher

Thursday, July 12 by Jc Tinsley

Bryce Williams of Enfield has been selected as one of 5 new CropWatchers for the Illinois Farm Bureau FarmWeek publication.More information here... https://farmweeknow.com/story-cropwatchers-digital-age-5-177436

Farm Bureau members invited to annual appreciation lunch

Wednesday, June 27 by Jc Tinsley

This summer, the White County Farm Bureau would like to say “thank you” to our members by inviting you to our annual Member Appreciation Lunch. The appreciation lunch will be Wednesday, July 18, in the Floral Hall at the White County Fairgrounds in Carmi. The... Read More.

ILLINOIS FARM BUREAU ACTIVATOR ENDORSES DAVID REIS

Tuesday, February 6 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB) ACTIVATOR today announced David Reis, State Representative of the 109th district, has been endorsed by the local ACTIVATOR trustee committee. Local trustee members unanimously endorsed Reis based upon his unwavering commitment to farmers, his strong beliefs in the rural way of... Read More.

White County Farm Bureau offering scholarships

Wednesday, January 31 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Farm Bureau Foundation is pleased to offer a $500 scholarship to a White County student in 2018. In addition, the Young Leader Committee will be offering their own $750 scholarship.Applicants must reside in White County and major in an ag-related field... Read More.

White County Farm Bureau to host “On the Road” program Jan. 29

Monday, January 22 by Jc Tinsley

Trucking regulations are complicated, and farm exemptions compound that complexity. It seems everyone has a different answer to your question on whether you need a CDL. To help you sort through the conjecture, come join us at our “On the Road” program this January.The... Read More.

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White County Farm Bureau holds 97th annual meeting

Thursday, January 18 by Jc Tinsley

The 2018 White County Farm Bureau Board of Directors. Seated from left: Jeff Young, Bryce Williams, Larry Beck, and Vance Burzynski. Standing from left: Kyle Hoskins, Brandon Barbre, Brian Bryant, Brad Gates, Eric Henning, and Ryan Williams. Not pictured are Kevin Seifried, Mike... Read More.