IFB In Action

D.C. trip builds excitement around policy process
“There’s a real admiration for our grassroots policy process, how it really makes our organization stand out from others, because the policy work we do really does begin with the members,” said IFB VP Evan Hultine.
Published July 1, 2025 Source:

IFB talks farm bill, MAHA in D.C.
IFB leaders sat down with Illinois’ congressional delegation and staff to support the organization’s priority issues, such as tax provisions that benefit farmers and a full five-year farm bill.
Published June 16, 2025 Source:

IFB launches Farm Bill Working Group
“The Farm Bill Working Group will be a great opportunity for our grassroots process to succeed, with a diverse group of farmers delivering for Illinois agriculture,” IFB President Brian Duncan said.
Published June 11, 2025 Source:

IFB-backed deer nuisance bill passed by General Assembly
“Working together with the Illinois Farm Bureau, Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) and those affected has resulted in a significant piece of legislation to address this problem,” said state Rep. Norine Hammond
Published June 2, 2025 Source: | Tags: Illinois General Assembly, Illinois Department of Natural Resources, Legislation, Illinois Farm Bureau

House Ag member visits Duncan farm
This is why Farm Bureau exists,” Duncan said. “We’re not going to let someone else tell our story for us. We’ve got our priority issues right. We’ve got great credibility. We’re a bipartisan organization, and that leads to discussions like…
Published May 15, 2025 Source:

Impactful Advocacy in Action
Our members and county Farm Bureaus are making important connections, with impactful results. Sometimes, the very next day.
Published May 6, 2025 Source:

Deer nuisance bill advances from Illinois Senate
The Illinois Senate voted 51-0 to pass Senate Bill 710, which IFB supports.
Published May 1, 2025 Source:

FFPA gains momentum in Springfield
IFB President Brian Duncan and IFB staff met with Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Illinois House leaders, including Republican Leader Tony McCombie, R-Savanna, and Speaker of the House Emanuel Chris Welch, D-Westchester.
Published April 11, 2025 Source: | Tags: FFPA, Illinois, Governor

IFB members connect with legislators in Washington
Sixteen IFB members traveled to Washington, D.C., and met with Congressional offices, Farm Service Agency, Foreign Ag Service, Risk Management Agency, House Ag Committee, White House office of Public Liaison, U.S. Environmental Protection A…
Published April 1, 2025 Source: | Tags: Leaders to Washington, IFB, Congress, Advocacy

IFB members on Capitol Hill to advocate for Illinois Farmers
"Illinois Farm Bureau's members' voices are important during these trips to Washington, D.C.," IFB Director of National Legislation Ryan Whitehouse said. "Members of Congress and the administration need to hear from the people they represen…
Published March 24, 2025 Source: