From the President:
Click here for a list of the ways IFB has provided value to our members in November. Use this as a tool to help recruit and retain members.
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From the President:
It feels strange to say it, but this is my final written communication as the President of Illinois Farm Bureau. I hope everyone had a restful week of giving thanks and are pre…
From the President:
November continues on at such a rapid pace — I can't believe the Thanksgiving holiday is upon us. Last week was busy and productive. It was also bittersweet, as I had the oppor…
From the President:
I had a front row seat to IFB's grassroots policy development process last week as the Resolutions Committee came together for its November meeting at the home office in Bloomi…
From the President:
Click here for a list of the ways IFB has provided value to our members in October. Use this as a tool to help recruit and retain members.
- IAA Foundation awards Driving …
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Last week we were delighted to welcome Heather Roberts to our headquarters in Bloomington. Heather serves as the Director of Corporate Administration for Prairie Farms and also…
From the President:
Last week, the IAA Board of Directors welcomed presentations by Dean Germán Bollero, Dr. Sarah Low, and Jonathan Coppess from the U of I College of ACES. It was good to have th…
From the President:
It was busy on my farm last week, and I assume many of you had busy weeks, too. While we've been out on our farms during this harvest time, the Organizational Member Strategy t…
From the President:
It's hard to believe that last week I attended my last American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) board meeting. There are three state presidents retiring or terming off the board …
From the President:
Click here for a list of the ways IFB has provided value to our members in September. Use this as a tool to help recruit and retain members.
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Fall is here! Farm Bill and harvest topping our minds as the season turns. Read more here.
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Membership goals achieved by 49 county Farm Bureaus
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This week has been full of preparations – for harvest, the IAA Board meeting this week, and the OMS Advisory Committee meeting this week. I also took a trip up to Champaign las…
From the President:
This week our IAA Board Gardner Chair Committee met with Jonathan Coppess, Dr. Sarah Low, and Dr. Marin Skidmore from ACES to talk about the ongoing policy research funded by t…
From the President:
Click here for a list of the ways IFB has provided value to our members in August. Use this as a tool to help recruit and retain members.
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Farm Bureau Members, Leaders H…
From the President:
I hope to see many of you next week at the Farm Progress Show in Decatur. Be sure to check out the stage in our IFB tent (#753 on 7th Progress Street). We’ll be running a serie…
From the President:
This week, our Organizational Member Strategy (OMS) Advisory Committee met in Springfield, Illinois, for their first in-person meeting. The Committee includes four IAA director…
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The Illinois Farmers Council, made up of leaders from IFB and several commodity groups, collaborated on the “Future of Ag Forum” event recently, convening experts on topics inc…
From the President:
Click here for a list of the ways IFB has provided value to our members in July. Use this as a tool to help recruit and retain members.
- The IAA Foundation is seeking Auct…
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This week we hosted our Agribusiness Roundtable at the Danforth Plant Science Center in St. Louis. It was our first time to have this event since 2019. Read more here.
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This week the IFB Board of Directors heard the latest from Washington D.C. discussions pertaining to the Farm Bill. We continue to make it known to our elected leaders just how…
From the President:
This week included a trip to our Nation’s Capital for the AFBF Council of Presidents meeting as well as the AFBF Board meeting. It was a great opportunity to meet with personn…
From the President:
I along with the leaders of the Illinois agricultural commodity organizations had a great opportunity to meet with Senator Durbin and Congressman Jonathan Jackson to discuss t…
From the President:
Click here for a list of the ways IFB has provided value to our members in June. Use this as a tool to help recruit and retain members.
- Most Recent Talking Points as of …
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A group of ten Midwest state Farm Bureau presidents and AFBF President Zippy Duvall met recently in Rosemont, Illinois to discuss many of the key issues facing our members. R…
From the President:
The AFBF Advocacy Fly-In was last week. Read more here.
- Most Recent Talking Points as of 6/14/23
- Pickup of IFB articles in other news publications update
- Earned Media …
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Farmers and policy experts from England and Wales visited Illinois this week to continue building our international relationships. Read more here.
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Click here for a list of the ways IFB has provided value to our members in May. Use this as a tool to help recruit and retain members.
- RFD Illinois - agriculture news, m…
From the President:
IFB wins seven PR/Communication Awards of Excellence from AFBF…
- RFD Illinois - agriculture news, markets, and weather
- Supreme Court Reaffirms Clean Water Rule
- Tops o'…
From the President:
Schedule for IFB Nutrient Stewardship Field Days. Read more here.
- Most Recent Talking Points
- RFD Ilinois - agriculture, news, markets, and weather
- Tops o' the Morning
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I’m disappointed in the Supreme Court ruling on Prop. 12. Read more here.
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I-55 dust storm media relations update and internal communications support
From the President:
I’m pleased to report two new additions to our IFB Management Team. Read more here.
- 2023 Managers Conference: Back to the Basics
- Talking Points: I-55 Dust Storm
- Policycas…
From the President:
Click here for a list of the ways IFB has provided value to our members in April. Use this as a tool to help recruit and retain members.
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IFB Board approved funding to support Corn Belt Ports. Read more here.
- In the News: Illinois farmers speak on nutrient loss, spring planting in recent news features
- Mos…
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IFB working with CFB’s to participate in broadband listening sessions. Read more here.
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IFB renews statewide depredation permit for black vultures
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Analytics show strong viewership of Sustaining Our Future documentary. Read more here.
- 21 County Farm Bureaus attain Incentive Levels
- IFB Nutrient Stewardship Grant Pro…