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IFB Statement Regarding House Passage of the 2018 Farm Bill

Friday, June 22 by Jc Tinsley

The following is a statement from Illinois Farm Bureau President Richard Guebert, Jr., regarding the House passage of the 2018 farm bill.“Our members are pleased to see the House’s action today on the 2018 farm bill. Illinois farmers face daunting challenges in a declining... Read More.

IFB Statement on House Defeat of 2018 Farm Bill

Monday, May 21 by Jc Tinsley

The following is a statement from Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB) President Richard Guebert, Jr., regarding the House defeat of the 2018 Farm Bill.“We’re extremely disappointed today to see the House vote down the 2018 Farm Bill. At a time when net farm income is... Read More.

IDOA Honors First Bicentennial Farm Family

Friday, April 13 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner joined Ag Director Raymond Poe and members of the Illinois Bicentennial Commission to honor Gerald and Betty Brown of Jonesboro, the first family to be bestowed with the Illinois Department of Agriculture Bicentennial Farm designation. The family was presented with this... 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.

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.

White County Farm Bureau members to gather for 97th Annual Meeting

Thursday, January 4 by Jc Tinsley

Members of the White County Farm Bureau are invited to attend the 97th Annual Meeting of the organization. The meeting will be held Wednesday, January 17, 2018 beginning at 10:30 a.m. at the Farm Bureau Building, 304 E Robinson Street in Carmi, IL.The business... Read More.

Carmi City Council approves letting bids to farm airport acreage

Wednesday, January 3 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi City Council met Tuesday night for the first time in 2018. The Council unanimously approved an ordinance prohibiting sexual harassment. Mayor Jeff Pollard and City Clerk Cynthia Attebury explained that this new ordinance was drafted by the Illinois General Assembly and each... Read More.

Illinois Farm Bureau’s new solar policy comes from White County

Tuesday, December 12 by Jc Tinsley

By Kay Shipman and Deana StroischCapping off a yearlong policy process, county Farm Bureau delegates this week endorsed a new solar energy policy, the organization’s farm bill priorities and strengthened policies related to conservation programs.Illinois Farm Bureau’s new solar policy, originally proposed by White... Read More.