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Welcome!

Welcome to the Stephenson County Farm Bureau website! Here you will find the latest and most up-to-date information about the Farm Bureau and the services it offers you. We are here to serve the needs of our members and to fulfill our mission statement - "To Educate and Advocate for Agriculture".  Have a great day!

 

Stephenson County Farm Bureau News

Tentative 2014 trip lineup

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

Second Nova Scotia trip added

Area Farm Bureaus and Tri-State Travel are offering a terrific travel opportunity to Nova Scotia next summer, and the first trip on August 21-29 is now filled. A second date has been added on August 10-18, and a preview program is planned for Tuesday January 14 at 7 p.m. at the Farm Bureau in Freeport. Click here to see the flyer with complete details!

Stroke Detection Plus Returning

Stroke Detection Plus will be returning to the Farm Bureau on Thursday February 6 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., offering their valuable screenings for arterial blockages and stroke risk. SCFB members receive a significant discount - call (877) 732-8258 to schedule your appointment!

Nuts & candies now available

We have a limited supply of Terri Lynn nuts and candies including pecan halves, pecan pieces, honey roasted peanuts, roasted almonds, dark chocolate cashews, dark chocolate sea salt caramels, chocolate pecan clusters, chocolate raisins, and mint melt aways. Call the FB office at (815) 232-3186 to check on availability as products usually go quickly.

News and Views

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

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Colorado train trip nearly full!

We are working with several area Farm Bureaus and Lindstrom Travel to offer "Colorado's Historic Trains" on September 5-13, 2014. Click here to see the flyer with complete details, and click here to download a registration form. As of November 18 there are 2 seats remaining!

Application being accepted for 2014 Summer Program Assistant

We are now accepting applications through February 28, 2014 for our 2014 Summer Program Assistant position, open to young people who have completed at least one year of college and meet the job criteria. Click here to see the program description and click here to download an application form.

SCFB now accepting credit card payments

The Stephenson County Farm Bureau is now able to accept VISA, MasterCard, and Discover credit card payment for membership dues as well as for merchandise, SCFB-hosted trip payments, programs and room rentals. This does not apply to payments for regional trips run through Tri-State Travel or other entities.

Upcoming Events

SCFB Board of Directors Meeting

December 16, 2013 - 7:30pm

Illinois Farm Bureau News

Rich Guebert elected as IFB President

December 10, 2013

Knox County's David Erickson was elected vice president by delegates to the Illinois Farm Bureau Annual Meeting.

IFB delegates debate resolutions

December 10, 2013

Delegates to the Illinois Farm Bureau Annual Meeting on Monday dealt with policy resolutions, ranging from potential sales taxes for education to proposed changes to the Renewable Fuel Standard by EPA.

GOP gubernatorial candidates visit IFB Annual Meeting

December 9, 2013

The four Republican candidates for Illinois governor stopped by the Palmer House Monday to speak to IFB delegates.

Three new directors elected

December 9, 2013

New directors to the IFB Board were elected Sunday evening.

Gov. Quinn says he'll work on RFS

December 8, 2013

Gov. Pat Quinn spoke to the IFB delegate body Sunday afternoon to show his support for renewable fuels, like ethanol and biodiesel.

Christian County man wins Young Leader discussion meet

December 8, 2013

Caleb May, Christian County, winner of the Young Leader Discussion Meet, talks about this year's competition.

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