The Clinton County Farm Bureau Young Leader Committee has awarded the second of its 2026 Equipment Grants to the Hoffman Fire Department.Grant funds were used to purchase a multi gas meter and thermal imaging camera. The gas meter will be used to detect multiple gasses...
The Clinton County Farm Bureau Young Leader Committee has awarded the third of its 2026 Equipment Grants to the St. Rose Fire Department.Grant funds were used to purchase a Stihl Backpack Blower. The backpack blower will be used at brush fires in spaces that trucks...
The Illinois Milk Producers Association will host its annual Dairy Tech Tour at Henrichs Dairy in Breese on July 16.Henrichs Dairy recently installed a new 40-cow rotary milking parlor. Attendees will hear presentations from those involved with the project, learn about the equipment used and...
June is National Dairy Month…a celebration that started out as a way to distribute extra milk during the warm months of summer. Established in 1937 by grocer organizations sponsoring “National Milk Month,” by 1939 June became the official “diary month” that is still celebrated today. For generations, Illinois...
The Clinton County Farm Bureau’s sixth annual “Community Impact Grant” program once again demonstrated the organization’s commitment to strengthening local communities through partnerships and community-driven projects.This year, the program received an outstanding response with eight applications requesting more than $20,000 in funding. Although the original...
The Clinton County Farm Bureau’s Southern Illinois Regenerative Bus Tour, held on April 18th in partnership with the Southern Illinois Farmers for Soil Health, brought together approximately 30 farmers, landowners, and conservation partners for a full day of hands-on learning and in-field demonstrations focused on...
The Clinton County Farm Bureau (CFB) Foundation is now accepting applications for its Large Animal Veterinarian Scholarship Program, offering up to a total of $10,000 in scholarship funding annually to support students pursuing a career as a large animal Veterinarian. To-date, $42,000 in Veterinarian Scholarships have been awarded since 2014. Individual scholarships of up to $5,000 each will be...
In honor of America’s 250th anniversary and National Agriculture Month, the Clinton County Farm Bureau proudly celebrated the rich history of our nation and the vital role agriculture continues to play in sustaining our communities by giving back to its members through a special commemorative...
The Clinton County Farm Bureau’s 2026 Soil Summit drew more than 150 attendees to the St. Rose Development Club on March 5th, highlighting strong local interest in soil health and regenerative agriculture. Hosted as part of CFB’s 2026 Nutrient Stewardship Grant project, the event brought...
Join the Clinton County Farm Bureau on April 18 for a Southern Illinois Regenerative Bus Tour, hosted in partnership with the Southern Illinois Farmers for Soil Health. This interactive tour will take participants to several local farms implementing innovative regenerative practices that improve soil health...