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Welcome to the Stephenson County Farm Bureau website, where you'll find the latest and most up-to-date information about the Farm Bureau and the services we offer. We're here to serve the needs of our members and to fulfill our mission statement - "To Educate and Advocate for Agriculture".  Have a great day!

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Stephenson County Farm Bureau News

Stroke Detection Plus returning on November 10

Stroke Detection Plus will be back at the Farm Bureau on Thursday November 10 for another round of their affordable and beneficial screenings - click here to see the flyer with complete details!

News and Views

A weekly news and opinion column by SCFB Manager Bruce Johnson.

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Make your voice heard through FBACT!

The Farm Bureau Agricultural Contact Team (FBACT) is the mechanism through which Illinois Farm Bureau members exercise the significant political influence that our organization enjoys in Springfield and Washington D.C. This simple grassroots processs uses Action Requests (a brief call or e-mail to legislators' offices) to let them know our concerns and encourage a vote in line with FB policy and position. Click here to sign up as a team member, or call (815) 232-3186 for more info.

Tentative trip schedule for 2017 and beyond

We have a tentative schedule for our upcoming Farm Bureau trips - click here to download the flyer with the complete listing. As trip details become finalized, the trip name will become a highlighted hyperlink that you can click to download that trip's flyer with complete details

Defensive Driving scheduled

A Defensive Driving class with popular veteran instructor Doug Sommer is scheduled for Wednesday November 30 and Thursday December 1 at the Farm Bureau in Freeport - click here for a flyer with complete details.

Family Portrait Program scheduled

We are welcoming Lifetouch Photography back for another Family Portrait Program on the following dates and times in the Lincoln-Douglas Room: Sunday November 20, 1:30-7:00 p.m.; Monday November 21, 2:00-9:00 p.m.; Sunday December 11, 1:30-7:00 p.m.; and Monday December 12, 2:00-9:00 p.m.

Place orders for Terri Lynn nuts & candies!

We're now taking orders for those delicious Terri Lynn nuts and candies, with delivery in time for your holiday baking, snacking and gift needs - click here to download the order form, which is due with payment by October 28th.

Sign up now for European River Cruise

Area Farm Bureaus and Lindstrom Travel are hosting a spectacular European River Cruise on the Rhine and Mosel rivers in September/October 2017 - click here to see the flyer with trip details, click here for a registration form, and call Bruce at (815) 232-3186 for more information.

Upcoming Events

Nut & candy order deadline

October 28, 2016 - 4:30pm

SCFB Annual Meeting

November 22, 2016 -
7:00pm to 9:00pm

Defensive Driving

November 30, 2016 -
10:00am to 3:00pm

Defensive Driving

December 1, 2016 -
10:00am to 3:00pm

Current Weather

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  • Temperature: 58.7°F
  • UV index: 0.0
  • Visibility: 10.0 mi
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  • Wind: 2 mph

Illinois Farm Bureau News

Syngenta class action proceeds

September 30, 2016

A court ruling certifies classes of farmers in Arkansas, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio and South Dakota.

FDA publishes proposed rule on 'healthy' labels

September 30, 2016

The guidance focuses on "healthy" claims on foods that have a fat profile predominantly made of mono and polyunsaturated fats, but do not meet the regulatory definition of "low fat."

Cornhuskers converge in Illinois

September 30, 2016

We're not talking about an Illinois vs. Nebraska football game. We are talking about a time-honored tradition kept alive by some enthusiastic Illinois agriculturists. It's this weekend.

Illinois Beef Association VP visits Japan

September 29, 2016

Trade mission by US Meat Export Federation shows Japanese customers prefer US products.

U.S. consumers eating more meat

September 29, 2016

In 2015, the average American ate about 193 pounds of beef, pork and chicken.

Take steps to avoid equipment fires

September 29, 2016

Here's what you need to know to be prepared.

210 W. Spring St.
Freeport, IL  61032
Phone: 815-232-3186
Fax: 815-232-0016
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