More than a dozen micro talks ranging from topics including CDL training, ethanol demand, farm youth emotional wellbeing and more will be offered during Illinois Farm Bureau’s Annual Meeting.The sessions are scheduled Dec. 7 and 8 at the Palmer House in Chicago. A tradition at...
Clinton County Ag in the Classroom program awarded $8,867The Illinois Agriculture in the Classroom (IAITC) program received $647,000 for materials, training, educational lessons and activities from the IAA Foundation to support 81 local county coalitions that serve 88 counties.“Providing these grants ensures teachers have a...
Clinton County Farm Bureau will be offering Fresh Citrus and premium nuts for our members. You can rest assured that the quality of your product is second to none. Our Grapefruit comes fresh from Florida and Navels and Clementine’s fresh from California. Fruit and Nut orders...
We are thrilled to announce a new winter workshop series designed for all skill levels, and varying interests. Our “Adult Ag in the Classroom” workshop series will be led by local ‘experts’ or Farm Bureau staff who will share their insights and provide hands-on training to...
On Thursday, September 26th, over 350 Clinton County 6th grade students participated in a Progressive Ag Safety Day sponsored by the Clinton County Farm Bureau’s Agriculture in the Classroom (AITC) Program. Ag Literacy Coordinator Susan Kleiboeker served as the program coordinator for the event, with...
What just started out as a suggestion at a monthly Clinton County Farm Bureau (CFB) board meeting back in January, has come full-circle and raised over $9,000 to support a new Ag Mechanics scholarship program through the organization’s charitable Foundation.Our first ever “Pulling for Agriculture”...
The Clinton County Farm Bureau (CFB) completed its annual Yield Survey of the county’s corn crop on Wednesday, September 11th. A total of 5 teams of surveyors consisting of Farm Bureau members, Agri-business representatives, and Ag students from Wesclin and Carlyle High Schools surveyed Clinton...
The beauty of rural life came into focus with Clinton County Farm Bureau’s 3rd annual member photo contest… “Snapshots of Clinton County”. This contest was an opportunity for our members to capture their favorite images showcasing the rich diversity of our county’s agricultural landscape and...
In an exciting journey far from the familiar fields of Illinois, 28 of the state’s young agricultural enthusiasts embarked on the 2024 Young Leader Ag Industry Tour in Costa Rica. This international expedition, a hallmark of the Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB) Young Leaders Program, offered...
Several members of the Clinton CFB Young Leader Committee attended a local version of the Ag Industry Tour on August 24th sponsored by the Madison County Farm Bureau. Members from several area counties toured Rolling Oak Alpaca Ranch in Makanda, Flamm Orchards in Cobden, and...