Put Me In, Coach!
Earn the opportunity to throw out the ceremonial first pitch at a big-league ballgame in St. Louis! Brought to you by the Illinois Farm Bureau® Advantage.
Illinois Farm Bureau® is giving away the opportunity for two members to throw out a ceremonial first pitch at a professional baseball game in St. Louis on July 30.
Each winner receives:
- The honor of throwing out a ceremonial first pitch before the St. Louis vs. Chicago game on July 30 at 1:15 p.m.
- Five all-inclusive box tickets to the game.
Additionally, each winner’s county Farm Bureau receives:
- Two all-inclusive box tickets for the county Farm Bureau® manager.
- Two all-inclusive box tickets for the county Farm Bureau® president.
- Five all-inclusive box tickets for county Farm Bureau® members.
How to Enter
- Share the advantage of being an Illinois Farm Bureau® member on your Facebook and/or Instagram account March 22 – May 10.
- Tag Illinois Farm Bureau’s® account. (Facebook | Instagram)
- Make sure that your post is publicly available.
That’s it! You’re entered to win.
How to Win: A committee of IFB® Board members will choose two entries with the most compelling testimonials.
Winners Announced: May 28 on IFB® social media accounts.
Tricks & Tips
- Be authentic! Tell your story in your own voice. Authentic posts resonate more and generate stronger engagement.
- Videos and photos perform best on social media and are encouraged by the selection committee.
- Post early. Sharing sooner gives your post more time to gain engagement before the selection period ends on May 10.
- Tag the right accounts. Make sure to tag Illinois Farm Bureau® on Facebook or Instagram so your post can be seen and counted.
- Make sure that your post is publicly available. If the selection committee can’t see it, they can’t judge it.
Having trouble coming up with something? Use these questions as a kickstarter:
- What’s one way Illinois Farm Bureau® gives you an advantage in your operation, business or career?
- How has Farm Bureau® advocacy helped protect or strengthen agriculture in your community?
- What information or resource from Illinois Farm Bureau® do you rely on most and why?
- How has Farm Bureau® helped you grow as a leader, professional and/or farmer?
- What would be harder without Illinois Farm Bureau® in your corner?
- How has your county Farm Bureau® made a difference for you or your family?
- Why does being part of a strong agricultural community matter to you?
- If you were explaining the Illinois Farm Bureau® advantage to a new member, what would you say?
The Illinois Farm Bureau® Advantage
Illinois Farm Bureau® and the statewide network of 92 county Farm Bureaus® give members an advantage through impactful advocacy, trusted information and meaningful development.
Impactful Advocacy – We are a strong, trusted voice for agriculture at the local, state and national levels. Our grassroots approach ensures farmers and agricultural professionals help shape the policies that impact their livelihoods.
Trusted Information – Our award-winning journalism provides timely, reliable updates that help members become better informed about the issues shaping agriculture today and to make sound decisions for farms, businesses and local communities.
Meaningful Development – No matter where you’re at in your ag journey, IFB® offers programs and events that are designed to help you grow personally and professionally.
What’s your advantage? Share it, and we might see you in St. Louis!