Mitchell Hora, 7th Generation Iowa Farmer and Founder/CEO of Continuum Ag, will be the featured speaker at Clinton County Farm Bureau’s summer Nutrient Stewardship Field Day on Saturday, July 29th. Registration for this FREE event begins at 9:30 a.m. at Sugar Creek Valley Farms near...
Clinton County Farm Bureau leaders are excited to call the Clinton County Board an “Ally in Agriculture” after the board’s adoption of a Pro-Agriculture Resolution, demonstrating local elected officials’ support for farmers. “Our farming community would like to thank members of the Clinton County Board for...
For the third year, the Clinton County Farm Bureau’s “Community Impact Grant” program sought to identify projects that would improve our communities and create partnerships with other groups and organizations to make them happen. Participation for the grant program was down this year, only receiving...
Tyler Voss from Breese was recently drawn as the winner of the Clinton County Farm Bureau’s FB ACT member drawing. The Farm Bureau introduced the chance to win in February, with all Clinton County Farm Bureau (CFB) members enrolled in FB ACT by April 1st...
June is National Dairy Month….a celebration that stated 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 “dairy month” that is still celebrated today.For...
The Clinton County Farm Bureau (CFB) Foundation is again offering Veterinarian Scholarships to students enrolled in their 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year at an accredited college of veterinary medicine, specializing in large animals. Scholarships can be a maximum of $5,000, and a total of $10,000...
As part of the Illinois Farm Bureau’s 2023 Nutrient Stewardship Grant program, the Clinton County Farm Bureau is again offering livestock producers two (2) FREE manure tests for nutrient analysis. Collected samples will be sent off for testing, with producers receiving a detailed nutrient analysis...
The beauty (and even humor) of rural life comes into focus with Clinton County Farm Bureau’s second photo contest. It's a chance for you, as a member, to capture your favorite images showcasing the rich diversity of our county’s agricultural landscape and its people. It's...
The Clinton County Farm Bureau (CFB) recently made a $6,000 donation to the Clinton County Agricultural Association to support livestock and horticulture premiums from 2022. Pictured is Clinton CFB President Mark Litteken delivering the check to Clinton County Agricultural Association President Greg...
On March 22nd, all five (5) Clinton County FFA chapters participated in a “FFA Quiz Bowl” sponsored by the Clinton County Farm Bureau’s Young Leader Committee. Central High School in Breese hosted the event, which also included teams from Carlyle, Christ Our Rock Lutheran High...