Foundation

The Montgomery County Farm Bureau Foundation offers several scholarships to members or dependents of members who wish to pursue higher education in an agricultural related field. 

Activities include:

  • Scholarships
  • Education
  • Programs
  • Trips

Visit the Scholarship Page for more information about our scholarship programs.

MCFB Foundation Board Members:

    • Tyler Helgen — President
  • Dennis Hand — Vice President
  • Brian Niemann – Secretary
  • Kenny Folkerts — Treasurer 
  • Larry Wernsing — Member At Large 

2025 Scholarship Recipients

Congratulations to the 2025 Montgomery County Farm Bureau Foundation Scholarship recipients!

Each recipient received a $2,000 scholarship to continue their education in an ag related field.

Recipient names from left to right:

Jonah Elvidge – Lincolnwood High School

Kirsten Pope – Lincolnwood High School

Aubrey Wall – Bond County High School

Kaylee Gerlach – University of Illinois

Amanda Niemann – Western Illinois University

Avery Pope – Lincoln Land Community College