When Stress is More than a Season

By: Adrienne DeSutter Raise your hand if this spring was one of your most stressful planting seasons. Did you notice that it rained a little? Even before the imperfect conditions, farming has been listed as one of the most stressful occupations. Regardless of the torrential rain, the trade war, and the low commodity prices, several […]

Board Takes Adopted Legislator to Dinner

Montgomery CFB Board Members met in Springfield for dinner with their adopted Legislator, Illinois Senator Tom Cullerton on May 16. The group discussed field conditions and tariffs with the Senator and also received an update on current issues in his district. After dinner the group toured the museum at the restaurant; “Route 66 Motorheads Bar […]

FFA Members and Farm Bureau Get Acquainted

Over 40 FFA members joined Montgomery County Farm Bureau Young Leaders on a tour of the Marcoot Jersey Creamery in Greenville on May 6th to learn about dairy cattle and dairy products. The students are enrolled in high school ag programs throughout the county and were participating in the Farm Bureau’s FFA Acquaintance Day program.  […]

“Itching to Go” – FarmWeek Visits the County

Farmers haven’t been able to get much field work done with the rain showers that keep popping up this Spring. Illinois Farm Bureau made a trip to the county to visit with farmers and a Country Financial Representative in Raymond. Check out the video for the full story. https://farmweeknow.com/story-itching-2-188711  

Very First “Fill a Ford Food Drive” a Success

Montgomery County Farm Bureau Young Leaders supported local food banks with their first ever “Fill a Ford Food Drive” at the Litchfield Walmart on March 23, 2019. The committee partnered with the store and Victory Lane Ford to accomplish the goal of filling a Ford Pickup Truck with groceries. $291 in cash donations was collected […]

Young Leaders Committee to Host Food Drive March 23

The Montgomery County Farm Bureau Young Leaders are hosting a “Fill a Ford Food Drive” at Walmart in Litchfield on Saturday, March 23 from 9am – 2pm. Food and Cash donations are welcome. Help us fill a Ford Truck with groceries! Proceeds will benefit Montgomery County food pantries. Call the Farm Bureau office for questions […]