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...
ALOT, short for Agriculture Leaders of Tomorrow, is an 8-week program open to any Illinois Farm Bureau member actively engaged in agriculture. Established in 1979, more than 1,000 participants have graduated from the program. The main areas of study include communication and engagement, political involvement,...
There are many great ideas for community-based projects which, unfortunately, do not become a reality. Our Community Impact Grant Program will seek to identify various projects that will improve our communities and create partnerships with other groups and organizations to make those projects a reality.The...
The final featured recipient from Clinton County Farm Bureau’s 2022 “Community Impact Grant” program is the Clinton County 4-H Program. The Clinton County Farm Bureau (CFB) awarded a total of $5,000 to six (6) groups to assist with community projects in 2022.The Clinton County 4-H...
Clinton County is one of 23 Illinois county Farm Bureaus that will oversee 17 projects funded with $150,000 through Illinois Farm Bureau’s (IFB) 2023 Nutrient Stewardship Grant program. Since 2015, Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB) has committed nearly $2.8 million to nutrient stewardship efforts – including...