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Stephenson County Farm Bureau News

Limited seats available for Fair Oaks Farms trip!

Due to a few cancellations, we now have a limited number of seats open for our August 16 bus trip to Fair Oaks Farms in Indiana to visit their Dairy Adventure and Pig Adventure, with lunch at their newly opened Farmhouse Restaurant. Click here to see the flyer and call (815) 232-3186 to sign up.

SCFB to host meeting on EPA rules

Illinois Farm Bureau will hold eight meetings across the state next month to help farmers better understand the proposed EPA rule defining “waters of the U.S.” Lauren Lurkins, Director of Natural and Environmental Resources, and Adam Nielsen, Director of National Legislation and Policy Development, will provide an overview of the 88-page proposal and answer questions.

“This is just another phase in our strategy to educate our membership about the impact this proposed rule would have on their individual operations,” Lurkins said.

It's time to order those delicious peaches!

It's time to place your order for those delicious Cresthaven peaches from Rendleman Orchards in southern Illinois, with delivery targeted for mid to late August. While the Rendleman crop looks good, crop shortages have pushed prices up a bit this year. A 25# box will be $25 for FB members and $30 for non-members - click here for an order form, or call (815) 232-3186 to order with credit card payment. Orders must be placed and paid for by Friday August 8th.

News and Views

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

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2014 SCFB trip lineup

Here's our lineup of SCFB bus trips for 2014 - click on the trip name to see details. Call us at (815) 232-3186 for more information or to sign up!

Ireland/Scotland Trip Planned for 2015

Area county Farm Bureaus and Tri-State Travel have planned an amazing trip to Ireland and Scotland on July 20-31, 2015; click here to see the trip brochure and call (815) 232-3186 for more info! Space is limited to one 44-passenger coach and signup is brisk, so don't delay!

Classic Tractor Drive IV set for August 23

Our fourth Classic Tractor Drive is scheduled for Saturday August 23, 2014 - click here for the flyer with complete details and click here for the registration form.

Tentative 2015 trip lineup

Click here to see the tentative lineup of SCFB trips for 2015!

Upcoming Events

Door County Adventure Bus Trip

July 28, 2014 - 7:00am to July 31, 2014 - 6:30pm

Wisconsin State Fair Bus Trip

August 5, 2014 - 6:45am to 6:30pm

Nova Scotia Trip #2

August 10, 2014 - 6:00am to August 19, 2014 - 6:00pm

Fair Oaks Farms Bus Trip

August 16, 2014 - 5:30am to 8:00pm

SCFB Board of Directors Meeting

August 18, 2014 - 8:00pm to 10:00pm

Illinois Farm Bureau News

Cattle placements decline for fourth straight month

July 25, 2014

Rich Nelson, chief strategist for Allendale, Inc., discusses the July cattle on feed report

Young Leaders see different side of ag in North Carolina

July 25, 2014

20 IFB Young Leaders and two IFB staff members toured the ag industry in North Carolina this month.

Webinars set for rural entrepreneurs

July 25, 2014

Educational webinar on the national Rural Entrepreneurship Initiative to take place on July 29, 2014.

USDA funding available for farm labor housing

July 25, 2014

Housing grants and loans for farmworkers and their families available through USDA Rural Development.

Trees Forever sponsors free pollinator habitat workshops

July 24, 2014

Free Pollinator Habitat Conservation workshops will begin this month from Trees Forever.

Farmers exploring drainage technology to retain nutrients

July 24, 2014

Two saturated buffer systems are being studied for their effectiveness in removing nitrates from tile drainage water.

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