The Divisions of Illinois Farm Bureau are made of up leaders and employees who create and manage programs, services, and activities to fulfill the needs of our members and support our county Farm Bureaus.

The Marketing and Communications Division communicates to our members, as well as for our members.

The weekly newspaper, Farm Week, is written for our farmers and has timely information on issues, markets, and crop conditions around the state. FarmWeekNow.com provides weather, commodity prices, and news stories, along with audio and video reports. RFD Radio Network produces and broadcasts farm news and market information Monday through Saturday. Partners magazine informs non-farmer members about agriculture, farmers, farm family life, and rural Illinois. It is distributed quarterly to our associate members.

Issue management, Marketing, Media Relations, and Video Production are also part of this division.

The Finance Division is responsible for the money that flows through Illinois Farm Bureau and some affiliates, as well as administrative services, information technology, and the operation and security of the IAA building. Health services and Employee Services and Activities are also housed in this Division.

Information Technology handles employee computer and internet needs, as well as maintaining the organization’s website. They oversee systems and county support services including our membership database. The Information Resource Center offers research services to staff.

The IAA Foundation funds education, research, and activities that benefit Illinois farm families and agriculture. They provide funding for programs such as Illinois Agriculture in the Classroom through fundraising events. The IFB Print Shop also operates under the Finance Division. Finance provides corporate support for the IAA Credit Union.

The Field & Member Services Division unifies all programs and information functions linking the state organization to the county Farm Bureaus, including human resource issues, membership recruitment and retention, program development, conference management, and training and education. They also manage an internal website with resources and tools to assist with leadership development and CFB office management. Field Support & Programs, Training and Development, and Membership Departments assist in all these areas.

The Center for Agricultural Engagement works with the Illinois Agriculture in the Classroom (IAITC) & Illinois Farm Families partnerships to provide interactive and accurate information about agriculture to thousands of school children and adult consumers each year. High school 4-H and FFA members can participate in leadership and award programs sponsored by the Illinois Farm Bureau & Affiliates Youth Education in Agriculture Committee. Twelve Illinois college and university campuses are home to Collegiate Farm Bureau chapters, which engage students through opportunities in leadership, education, legislation, and networking. The Young Leader program provides personal and professional development opportunities for individuals ages 18-35 to fuel their passion for agriculture.

The Governmental Affairs and Commodities Division helps turn Farm Bureau policy into legislative action. Staff serves as watch dogs, making sure regulations are based on common sense and fit with accepted farm practices. The focus is to create a farmer friendly environment at the national, state, and local levels.

The External Relations Department develops and maintains relationships with agribusiness and food companies, colleges and universities, business organizations, and other groups of strategic importance to the Farm Bureau.

The Commodities arm analyzes economic and marketing issues and trends, biotechnology developments, and livestock programs. They also manage the Illinois Milk Producer's Association and the Illinois Livestock Development Group, and they offer management services to Illinois Specialty Growers and Illinois Wheat Association.

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We planted our roots as the Illinois Agricultural Association (IAA) in DeKalb, Illinois in 1912 and then became the Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB) at the state level in 1916. IFB is a member of the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF), which was organized in 1919. AFBF is the unified national voice of agriculture. IFB has the 5th largest Farm Bureau in the nation and we are very proud to be a leader in the agriculture industry. We’re a grassroots membership organization made up of people who support farms, food and families in Illinois. Our members join because they are looking for advocacy, access to reliable agriculture information and education and our member benefits. At IFB, we advocate for farmers and agriculture. We connect the farming community with consumers and create a great value with our by promoting the values and quality of life we hold dear in Illinois. Our Mission Improve the economic well-being of agriculture and enrich the quality of farm family life.

When I started over a decade ago as an intern, I never expected both the professional and personal development offered to me by the Illinois Farm Bureau. I’ve received nothing but support and enthusiasm from our leadership. I have been able to follow my passions here and consistently grow into new opportunities, including my most recent as manager of a newly formed department. I’m thankful for my IFB family and look forward to being a part of it for many years to come!

I started as a County Manager Trainee and then was hired as the Mason and Menard County Farm Bureau Manager, which lead into my current position as a Regional Manager. I have enjoyed working with twenty-two County Managers in my region and helping them to grow in their jobs. Working with members and staff in our organization is very rewarding!

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The Farm Bureau Family of Companies offers a competitive, full-range package of benefits. The following information highlights some of these benefits. More detailed information will be made available if you join our organization.

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