Teachers of all grade levels are invited to participate in the 2026 Clinton County Summer Ag Institute, a two-day, hands-on professional development opportunity focused on bringing agriculture into the classroom. The Institute will be held June 9 and 10.The Summer Ag Institute provides educators with...
The Clinton County Farm Bureau held its 108th Annual Meeting on Tuesday, January 27, at the Breese American Legion, welcoming approximately 275 members and special guests for an evening of reflection, recognition, and forward-looking discussion.Highlights of the meeting included reports from Farm Bureau officers, staff,...
As part of Clinton County Farm Bureau’s (CFB) 2026 Nutrient Stewardship Grant project, we are excited to welcome Ray Archuleta back to Clinton County for our 2026 Soil Summit on Thursday, March 5th, at the St. Rose Development Club. Archuleta is an internationally recognized agronomist, educator, and leading voice in the soil health movement. He last visited Clinton County in 2018...
Registration is officially open for the final workshop in our Adult Ag in the Classroom series—don’t miss out! Join us on March 10 for a fun and creative Spring Porch Rabbit Workshop. Participants will paint and design their own wooden rabbit (approximately 4 feet tall) in...
The Clinton County Farm Bureau (CFB) has again committed up to $5,000 to fund community improvement projects through its 2026 Community Impact Grant Program. Applications will be accepted online through April 30.The Community Impact Grant program is designed to support projects that strengthen local communities...
The Clinton County Farm Bureau (CFB) Foundation is currently accepting applications from our member families. The number and dollar amount of scholarships awarded each year varies depending upon the number of applications received and availability of funds. In 2025, nineteen (19) students received a total...
Clinton County Farm Bureau (CFB) was recently recognized for its outstanding programing during the 111th Annual Meeting of the Illinois Farm Bureau.The County Activities of Excellence (CAE) awards are given to counties with the most outstanding project for each program area. IFB recognizes Gold, Silver,...
The Clinton County Farm Bureau (CFB) Foundation recently gave teachers in the county an opportunity to write a grant to fund supplies, resources, or field trips to help in the instruction of agriculture. Twenty-seven (27) teachers applied this year for grants of up to $350 each. The Foundation Board ultimately approved all the applications for a total...
Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB) will support nearly three dozen projects in 2026 through Nutrient Stewardship Grants and Pollinator Conservation Grants. In just over a decade, IFB has awarded a total of $1.75 million for 192 county-led nutrient stewardship projects. Entering the fifth year for Pollinator...
Official Notice is hereby given that the 108th Annual Meeting of the Clinton County Farm Bureau will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at the Breese American Legion. The evening begins with a meal for $5.00/person, with advance registration and payment...