Members of the Clinton County Farm Bureau (CFB) Young Leader Committee recently awarded the final Equipment Grant in the amount of $250 to the Clin-Clair Fire Department. Funds were used to purchase a variety of agriculture related equipment to assist them and their teams at...
On Thursday, September 25, 412 sixth-grade students from across Clinton County participated in the 14th Annual Progressive Ag Safety Day, sponsored by the Clinton County Farm Bureau’s Agriculture in the Classroom (AITC) Program. The event was coordinated by Ag Literacy Coordinator Susan Kleiboeker with the...
The Clinton County Farm Bureau (CFB) completed its Yield Survey of the county’s corn crop on Tuesday, September 9th. A total of 5 teams of surveyors consisting of Farm Bureau members, Agri-business representatives, and Ag students from Carlyle High School surveyed Clinton County for the...
What began as a simple idea at a Clinton County Farm Bureau (CFB) board meeting has now grown into a tradition. On Saturday, September 13, 2025, the 2nd Annual “Pulling for Agriculture” Tractor Pull once again brought together an incredible community of sponsors, pullers, volunteers,...
Our “Adult Ag in the Classroom” workshop series will return with four new workshops led by local ‘experts’ or Farm Bureau staff who will share their insights and provide hands-on training to help you master new skills and techniques. These workshops are designed to be...
The Clinton County Farm Bureau will host its annual Yield Survey Meeting on Tuesday, September 9, at The Venue located at 310 N Main Street in Breese.During the day, members of the Farm Bureau’s Marketing Committee will conduct the annual Fall Yield Survey of cornfields...
Farmers from Marion and Clinton Counties gathered recently to meet with U.S. Representative Mike Bost for a roundtable discussion on key issues impacting agriculture. Topics included the One Big Beautiful Bill, trade, the farm economy, and the estate tax, commonly referred to as the “death...
Carly Etter has been awarded a $2,500 Veterinarian Scholarship from the Clinton County Farm Bureau, recognizing her dedication to veterinary medicine and her commitment to supporting local agriculture.Carly, daughter of Mark and Francine Etter of Breese, is a 2019 graduate of Mater Dei High School,...
A 6-acre research plot in Clinton County transformed into a hands-on learning ground for more than 100 farmers, agronomists, and conservation leaders during the 2025 Summer Nutrient Stewardship Field Day, hosted at Sugar Creek Valley Farms. The event was part of the Clinton County Farm...
The Clinton County Farm Bureau (CFB) is proud to announce a $250,000 donation to help kick off the fundraising campaign for the 618 Event Center, a transformative new facility set to begin construction this October at the Clinton County Fairgrounds in Carlyle.What began as a...