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

Wednesday, February 10 by Mike Erwin

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.

Illiana Farm Family of the Year Winner Annouced

Saturday, January 30 by Mike Erwin

The Illiana Farm Family of the Year winner has been announced. Brian, Sara, Derek, and Bethany Keasling of located in Bicknell, IN

2021 Farm Finance Forum Videos Released

Friday, January 29 by Mike Erwin

The Fairfield National Bank and the Wayne County Farm Bureau are pleased to bring area farmers an opportunity to virtually participate in the 2021 Farm Finance Forum event. The event includes a series of six videos on the following topics… “Welcome” by Reece Copeland, Fairfield... Read More.

State Farm provides grant to Hamilton Co. Schools for STEM Lab

Thursday, January 28 by Jc Tinsley

A STEM lab in a school setting provides a space where students can explore past the regular classroom and an environment to ask questions, try different ways to solve a problem, and start discussions with one another about what they are doing. STEM is a... Read More.

White County Farm Bureau Young Leaders Support Local Food Pantries

Wednesday, January 27 by Mike Erwin

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.

State Farm® Matching American Red Cross Donations January 11-15

Tuesday, January 12 by Mike Erwin

To help the American Red Cross respond to disasters and emergencies big and small, State Farm® is matching donations to the Red Cross dollar for dollar up to $100,000 from now through January 15th, helping gifts go twice as far! To donate and ensure a... Read More.

Statement from the Illinois Farm Bureau Regarding Secretary of Agriculture Nomination

Friday, December 11 by Mike Erwin

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 Mike Erwin

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... Read More.

Get Your Flu Shot at the Wayne County Farm Bureau

Tuesday, October 6 by Mike Erwin

The Wayne County Farm Bureau will be offering an adult flu vaccination clinic on Thursday, October 8 from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at the Farm Bureau Building in Fairfield, IL. The flu vaccination will... Read More.

Every Farmer Counts: National Farm Safety and Health Week 2020

Wednesday, September 16 by Mike Erwin

2018 data for the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics indicates that the agricultural sector is still the most dangerous profession in America with 574 fatalities, or an equivalent of 23.4 deaths per 100,000 workers. Fall harvest time can be one of the busiest and... Read More.