Adopted Legislator Visits County

In early August our adopted Legislator, Sen. Tom Cullerton, D-Villa Park, visited the county. Senator Cullerton was first introduced to our county in 2013 and has had a great relationship with our Board of Directors ever since. The Senator’s visit included a tour of Midwest Target Company in Litchfield and Mennel Milling in Mt. Olive, […]

Drinks for Drivers

Montgomery County Farm Bureau is proud to announce that “Weiss Power Equipment” is going to honor our Drinks for Drivers Tickets this fall (2017). Matt and Jen opened their new business on August 14, located at 9077 Illinois Route 127 in Taylor Springs Stop in and say “HI”! Drinks for Drivers

Young Leaders Corn & Soybeans Plot

The Young Leaders finally got the soybean planted on May 30.  They thought about replanting the corn plot, but due to soil moisture and timing of equipment they were not able to replant the corn plot. They will be shortening up the plot this fall for harvest. The corn plot will still have a great road presence, there are just a few […]

Defensive Drivers Training

Defensive Driving Course    For Montgomery County Farm Bureau Members 55 and older Wednesday, June 21, 2017 8:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. at the Montgomery County Farm Bureau Building 102 N. Main Street Hillsboro, IL. Presented by: Trooper Heath Bryan, Illinois State Police  Cost: $15.00 Due day of Class! Must attend all day in order to […]

MCFB President Completes “ALOT Program”

ALOT HELPS AG LEADERS TODAY!   Illinois Farm Bureau® created “Agricultural Leaders of Tomorrow” (ALOT), an agricultural leadership development program designed to give participants a head start on tackling tomorrow’s responsibilities. Twenty-five IFB members representing sixteen counties have successfully completed the 38th ALOT program. Jay Niemann, President of Montgomery County Farm Bureau represented Montgomery County. […]

New Benefit for Members

Montgomery County Farm Bureau® New Benefit For Members 10% Discount To receive discounts, members must simply show their membership card at the time of purchase.  Discounts are subject to change.  Montgomery County Farm Bureau® assumes no liability for any services rendered under this offer. We Paint: Grain Bins      Grain Legs     Morton Buildings     Rubberized Roof Coatings     […]

Montgomery County Farm Bureau Foundation

Montgomery County Farm Bureau Foundation 2017-2018 Scholarship Winners Heath Houck, Chairman of the Montgomery County Farm Bureau Foundation is pleased to announce their 2017-2018 scholarship winners. On March 30 the Foundation judges reviewed the applications for its scholarship program and were pleased with the quality of applications they received.  Three scholarships worth $1,500.00 each were […]

Breakfast With County Board-Mayors-State Legislators

The Montgomery County Farm Bureau of Directors hosted members of the Montgomery County Board, county officials, mayors and village presidents from throughout the county and state legislators to a breakfast at 7:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 14, before the monthly county board meeting. Farm Bureau President Jay Niemann below introduced two state legislators in attendance (left) […]

Jobs Fair a Success

The first annual Jobs Fair with Montgomery County Farm Bureau & Lincoln Land Community College was a huge success. The following companies participated in the Agriculture based job fair: FSA   (Farm Service Agency) Brandt Consolidated Midwest Tractor Sales Midway Trailer Sales   Borgic Hog Farms McKay’s Napa Auto Parts Fleming Tawfall & Co. P.C. Sloan […]