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...
Board Takes Adopted Legislator to Dinner
Defensive Driving Course to be held June 21
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...
“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....
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...
MCFB Women’s Committee to Host Farmer’s Share Luncheon March 19th
Annie’s Project Registration Now Open
Annie’s Project – Education for Farm Women is a discussion-based workshop bringing women together to learn from experts in production, financial management, marketing and the legal field. A six-week workshop planned in Hillsboro will help women on the farm become empowered to be better business partners or sole operators...
IAA FOUNDATION OFFERS SCHOLARSHIPS TO SUPPORT AGRICULTURE, ILLINOIS FARM BUREAU FAMILIES, DEADLINE APPROACHING
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. — The deadline is quickly approaching for Agriculture students and Illinois Farm Bureau® (IFB) members and their children to apply for the 72 college scholarships being offered by the IAA Foundation, Illinois Farm Bureau’s charitable arm. The scholarships, ranging from $1,000 to $7,500 per year, will be...
Montgomery CFB Recognized at IFB Annual Meeting
Montgomery County Farm Bureau President, Jay Niemann, and Manager, Katie Wilson, accept a recognition plaque awarded to their county for its achievements during 2018. The award was presented during the Illinois Farm Bureau Annual Meeting and calls attention to the comprehensive nature of county Farm Bureau programs.