On March 26th three (3) 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, and Wesclin High School. Students were asked...
Twenty-eight (28) college students have been selected to receive scholarships from the Clinton County Farm Bureau (CFB) Foundation for the 2026-27 school year based on their academic ability, financial need, leadership involvement and professional career goals. This year’s scholarships total is $31,250. Funds for many of the scholarships are...
The Clinton County Farm Bureau, in partnership with the Clinton County Illinois Extension Office, is offering soil testing kits this spring with support from the 2026 Nutrient Stewardship Grant Program. This program helps homeowners and gardeners better understand their soil while promoting responsible nutrient management.You...
In honor of America’s 250th anniversary and National Agriculture Month, the Clinton County Farm Bureau is celebrating the rich history of our nation and the vital role farmers have played — and continue to play — in sustaining our communities.For 250 years, agriculture has been...
Clinton Farm Bureau members learned how to harness the power of grassroots advocacy during the organization’s annual Governmental Affairs Leadership Conference (GALC), held Feb. 17 in Springfield.Centered on the theme “The Power of Grassroots,” this year’s conference highlighted the impact of member voices shaping policy...
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...