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“Down on the Farm” Kids’ Fair Coming to SIC April 18

Tuesday, April 11 by Jc Tinsley

Some of children’s favorite animals will be represented in Southeastern Illinois College’s Deaton Gymnasium on April 18, from 4-6 p.m. for this year’s farm themed Kids’ Fair. This fun day for the family boasts free food, drinks, games and prizes. Janae Robinson of Harrisburg... Read More.

4-H Cloverbuds have fun on the “farm”

Tuesday, April 11 by Jc Tinsley

Front row – left to right – Max Haywood, Eli Mosier, Sydney Stallings, Whitley Barbre, Juliana Bolerjack, Andi Allen, and Addyson Rahlfs Back row – l to r – Katelyn Davis, Abbiegail Ochs, Easton Ochs, Troy Cox, and Marley Smith The White County 4-H Cloverbud... Read More.

Farm Credit Illinois presents grant awards to White County 4-H Clubs

Friday, April 7 by Jc Tinsley

Thursday night, Farm Credit Illinois presented Community Improvement Grant checks to three White County 4-H Clubs and the Federation at the University of Illinois Extension office in Carmi.White County 4-H Federation: Front Row – Annsley Healy, Andi Allen, and Fisher Allen Second Row... Read More.

Statement from the Illinois Farm Bureau Regarding the Executive Order to Roll Back Waters of the U.S.

Thursday, March 2 by Jc Tinsley

The following is a statement from Illinois Farm Bureau President Richard Guebert, Jr., regarding President Donald Trump’s executive order regarding the Waters of the U.S. rule. “We’re extremely pleased to see President Donald Trump sign today’s executive order which will begin relaxing and undoing some... Read More.

Nursing scholarship application available from Illinois Farm Bureau

Friday, February 10 by Jc Tinsley

Applications are now available for nurse practitioner scholarships through the Illinois Farm Bureau® Rural Nurse Practitioner Scholarship Program. There will be five scholarships, worth $4,000 each, granted this year.The scholarship program, now in its twenty fifth year, helps encourage and develop the pool of... Read More.

White County Farm Bureau to offer concealed carry class

Monday, February 6 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Farm Bureau is pleased to offer our members an opportunity to obtain their certification to conceal and carry a firearm in Illinois.The training will be held on Saturday, February 18 and Saturday, March 11.Both training days will be held in the... Read More.

Leadership changes at Farm Bureau 96th annual meeting

Tuesday, January 24 by Jc Tinsley

The 2017 White County Farm Bureau Board of Directors. Seated left to right are: Brooks York, Kyle Hoskins, Don Duvall, Rusty Walsh, Larry Beck, and Kevin Seifried. Standing left to right are: Ryan Williams, Richard Curd, Ken Lamont, Jeff Young, Brad Gates, Vance... Read More.

STATEMENT FROM THE ILLINOIS FARM BUREAU REGARDING WITHDRAWAL OF THE U.S. FROM THE TRANS-PACIFIC PARTNERSHIP

Tuesday, January 24 by Jc Tinsley

The following is a statement from Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB) President Richard Guebert, Jr., regarding the withdrawal of the U.S. from the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Trade Agreement.“Illinois agriculture depends on free trade agreements to sell our products. Currently, 46 percent of Illinois exports go... Read More.

Statement from the Illinois Farm Bureau Regarding the nomination of USDA Secretary

Thursday, January 19 by Jc Tinsley

The following is a statement from Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB) President Richard Guebert, Jr., regarding the nomination of former Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue as Secretary of the United States Department of Agriculture.“Illinois Farm Bureau members are relieved that President-elect Trump has finally named an agriculture... Read More.

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USDA’s Farm Service Agency Expands Bridges to Opportunity Nationwide

Friday, January 13 by Jc Tinsley

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS, January 12, 2017 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) today announced the expansion of a unique service for farmers and ranchers. FSA’s Bridges to Opportunity program provides a one-stop-shop that connects producers with resources, programs and educational... Read More.