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...
“Itching to Go” – FarmWeek Visits the County
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.
2018 Young Leader Plot Results
“Farm Bureau Recaps Year At Annual Meeting” – By The Journal-News
Thank you to Mike Plunkett with The Journal-News for attending our meeting and writing this nice article! “Members of the Montgomery County Farm Bureau celebrated a successful year at their 101st annual meeting, Thursday, Nov. 8, at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Taylor Springs. Members reelected directors Justin...
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...