IFB In Action

IFB supports WIU School of Agriculture
“We certainly do appreciate the annual financial support that Illinois Farm Bureau provides the School of Agriculture as it allows us to have the tools available to help our students,” said Andrew Baker, WIU’s Director of Ag.
Published January 14, 2025 Source: | Tags: Illinois Farm Bureau, Western Illinois University, WIU, save money

IFB taking action against proposed emission standards
As the Illinois General Assembly reconvenes Jan. 8, one of Illinois Farm Bureau®’s legislative priorities remains opposing the adoption of California emission standards in Illinois.
Published January 6, 2025 Source:

IFB leadership urges economic relief for farmers
Illinois Farm Bureau® leaders were on Capitol Hill making known the organization’s national legislative priorities. And their No. 1 push? Economic relief for Illinois farmers.
Published December 29, 2024 Source: | Tags: Farm Bill, Washington, D.C.

IFB hosts 2024 Annual Meeting
Nearly 2,000 members attended the 2024 IAA Annual Meeting in Chicago for a weekend of networking, policy development, career growth and more. Inside are some of the highlights of the weekend.
Published December 12, 2024 Source:

IFB Young Leaders donate 41,527 pounds of food during Harvest for All campaign
Recognizing tremendous need in their communities, Illinois Farm Bureau Young Leaders proudly raised more than $94,000 and donated a total of 41,527 lbs. of food and 501 volunteer hours during the annual Illinois Harvest for All campaign.
Published December 4, 2024 Source:

Collegiate Farm Bureau interest grows
Illinois Collegiate Farm Bureau, which started over a decade ago, has grown to about 500 members and welcomed a new chapter at Heartland Community College this year.
Published November 12, 2024 Source:

IFB sponsors members at ag marketing summit
The summit provides unique networking opportunities for farmers, market managers and agribusinesses.
Published November 8, 2024 Source:

Legislators visit Illinois farms
“This has just been good for the soul as well as good for the mind and learning more about what we need to do going forward,” said one legislator.
Published October 16, 2024 Source:

County Farm Bureaus participate in summer Adopt-A-Legislator visits
The Farm Family Preservation Act is heading into fall veto session with additional support following a summer of connections made through Illinois Farm Bureau’s Adopt-A-Legislator program.
Published October 7, 2024 Source:

IFB, U of I discuss advancing partnership
The board room full of Illinois Farm Bureau and University of Illinois leaders pondered the same question: How can their partnership advance Illinois agriculture? U of I President Timothy Killeen described the conversation that followed as…
Published October 3, 2024 Source: