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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 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.

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

Tuesday, January 12 by WROY/WRUL Staff

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 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.

Get Your Flu Shot at the Wayne County Farm Bureau

Tuesday, October 6 by WROY/WRUL Staff

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 be administered by the Wayne County Health Department.The clinic... Read More.

Every Farmer Counts: National Farm Safety and Health Week 2020

Wednesday, September 16 by WROY/WRUL Staff

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.

Mail in Balloting and Solar Farm the Main Topics at Tuesday’s White County Board Meeting

Wednesday, September 9 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Despite mail in balloting not being a requirement for the 2020 election, White County Clerk Beth Sell says there has been a lot of action on that front. Her office has over and over again reminded the public that they are not required to... Read More.

Farm Bureau Members Invited to Appreciation Drive-Thru Dinner

Thursday, July 30 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Members of the Wayne County Farm Bureau are invited to the annual Member Appreciation Dinner on Thursday, August 20. This year’s event will be a “drive-thru” dinner.A pork chop dinner will be served from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at the Cumberland Presbyterian Church... Read More.

White County Farm Bureau Appreciation Luncheon to be Held July 21

Thursday, June 25 by WROY/WRUL Staff

White County Farm Bureau members are invited to a drive-thru Member Appreciation Luncheon on Tuesday, July 21. A pork chop lunch will be served from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. in the parking lot of the Farm Bureau Building in Carmi.Members should enter the... Read More.