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White County Farm Bureau Annual Crop Tour Scheduled

Tuesday, August 20 by Jc Tinsley

This reporter would be shocked if farmers are optimistic as they plan to head into fields for the 23rd annual White County Crop Tour. It should be a rough find given the difficulties farmers have faced this year. White County Farm Bureau Manager Doug... Read More.

Farm Bureau Offering Limited Vouchers for Cover Crop Seed

Tuesday, July 30 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Farm Bureau is offering ten, $200 vouchers toward the purchase of cover crop seed. Doug Anderson, County Farm Bureau manager, says one of the priorities of the organization is to help farmers meet the goals of the Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy. ... Read More.

Farm Credit Grant Presented to 4-H Federation

Monday, June 10 by Jc Tinsley

Farm Credit Grant Presented to 4-H FederationFarm Credit Illinois recently awarded a community improvement grant for $500 to the White County 4-H Federation. The club used the grant funds to build four new raised beds for the White County 4-H G.I.F.T. Garden, (Growing Illinois... Read More.

farm Bureau Disapointed in Latest Tariffs

Monday, May 13 by Jc Tinsley

Statement from the Illinois Farm Bureau RegardingTariff Increase on Chinese Imports The following is a statement from Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB) President Richard Guebert, Jr., regarding the recent tariff increase on Chinese imports.“The Illinois Farm Bureau is disappointed in the breakdown of the negotiations between... Read More.

Enfield Blue Ribbon 4-H earns Farm Credit Grant

Monday, April 29 by Jc Tinsley

Enfield Blue Ribbon 4-H Club Earns A Farm Credit Illinois GrantFarm Credit Illinois recently awarded a community improvement grant in the amount of $500 to the Enfield Blue Ribbon 4-H Club of White County.The club is using the grant funds to place benches at... Read More.

Wayne County Farm Bureau Meeting

Thursday, February 28 by Jc Tinsley

Wayne County Farm Bureau Annual MeetingMembers of the Wayne County Farm Bureau are invited to the 97th Annual Meeting on Thursday, March 7, 2019 at the First Christian Church, 100 West Center Street in Fairfield, IL beginning at 6:00 p.m.This year’s annual meeting will... Read More.

Wayne County Farm Bureau Annual Meeting

Monday, February 25 by Jc Tinsley

Local Ag Students Attend Farm Show

Thursday, February 14 by Jc Tinsley

Local AG Students Attend Farm Show For a number of years, Carmi White County Agriculture teacher, Bobby Lamp has taken his Ag and FFA students to the national Farm Machinery Show in Louisville, Ky.This year was no exception as Lamp and a number of Carmi... Read More.

Farm Bureau Scholarships Available

Monday, February 11 by Jc Tinsley

Farm Bureau Scholarships AvailableThe White County Farm Bureau Foundation is pleased to offer a $500 scholarship to a White County student in 2019.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 of study for... Read More.

Farm Family of Year Announced

Friday, January 25 by Jc Tinsley

Farm Family of Year AnnouncedThe Rush Family from rural Fairfield has been announced as the 2019 Illiana Farm Family of the Year. The designation was awarded last night at the close of the TOC Farm Profit Preview show in Vincennes.Jim Rush and son Matt... Read More.