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Illinois Farm Bureau Responds to American Farm Bureau Federation's Vote to Terminate IFB’s Membership
Illinois Farm Bureau President Brian Duncan today issued a memo on the American Farm Bureau Federation Board of Directors’ vote to terminate IFB’s membership in the federation.
Published November 13, 2024 Source: | Tags: IFB statement

Illinois Farm Bureau Congratulates Legislators, Local Officials on Election
Illinois Farm Bureau congratulates all elected officials. We look forward to working with them at all levels of our government to share the value and strength of Illinois agriculture
Published November 6, 2024 Source: | Tags: election, statement, IFB statement

Grants Promote Ag Literacy Through Illinois Agriculture in the Classroom
The Illinois Agriculture in the Classroom (IAITC) program remains a trusted teacher resource for educating children about connections to agriculture. This week the program received funding to continue classroom lessons thanks to IAA Foundat…
Published October 14, 2024 Source:

Drew Baldridge to Perform During Illinois Farm Bureau Annual Meeting
Illinois Farm Bureau is excited to announce country singer and Illinois native Drew Baldridge as this year’s musical talent during the organization’s 110th Annual Meeting in Chicago.
Published October 1, 2024 Source: | Tags: IFB annual meeting, press release, news release

Agricultural Education Teachers Named to Beginning Teacher Grant Program
Four new Illinois agriculture education teachers were recently recognized by the IAA Foundation as recipients of an Illinois Agricultural Education Teacher Grant.
Published September 23, 2024 Source: | Tags: Press Release, news release, IAA foundation

Illinois Farm Bureau Young Leaders Named Excellence in Ag, Achievement Award Winners
A Montgomery County couple and a Henry County ag advocate were recently named winners of prestigious Illinois Farm Bureau Young Leader awards.
Published September 17, 2024 Source: | Tags: press release, news release, IFB Young Leaders, Young Leader awards

Winners of the 24th Illinois State Fair Master Showmanship Contest Announced
Sixty young livestock exhibitors vied for the title of “Grand Champion Overall Master Showman” on Aug. 9 during the 2024 Illinois State Fair Master Showmanship Contest.
Published August 12, 2024 Source: Illinois Farm Bureau | Tags: Press Release, News Release, Master Showmanship Contest, Illinois State Fair

Illinois Commodity Groups Speak on Agriculture Issues During State Fair
Illinois farmers, commodity organizations, and other agricultural influencers are hosting a media availability to share information on current Illinois ag policy initiatives, specific concerns, programs, and achievements. During this event,…
Published July 31, 2024 Source: | Tags: Media Advisory, News Release, Illinois State Fair, State Fair, farm bill

Rob "SharkFarmer" Sharkey to Deliver IWA Summer Wheat Forum Keynote
Illinois Wheat Association (IWA) is excited to announce special guest speaker Rob Sharkey – better known as the “SharkFarmer” – as this year’s Summer Wheat Forum keynote speaker.
Published July 18, 2024 Source: | Tags: press release, news release, Illinois Wheat Association, Summer Wheat Forum

Illinois Farm Bureau and Illinois Press Foundation Award Grants to 16 School Journalism Programs
Illinois Farm Bureau and the Illinois Press Foundation today announce the awarding of grants to 16 high school journalism efforts throughout the state. The awards are part of the Illinois High School Journalism Grants Program offered by the…
Published June 6, 2024 Source: | Tags: news release, press release, Illinois Press Foundation, High School Journalism