As we continue to celebrate June Dairy month it seems only fitting for me to highlight another of America’s favorite dairy treat… cheese. I’m sure we can all agree we have a favorite cheese and that may change depending on the mood or situation you are in. A few of my favorites are Havarti, Cheddar and pepperjack.
According to the Dairy AgMag:
- The average American eats 37 pounds of cheese each year!
- Mozzarella and Cheddar are two of the most popular cheeses in the United States.
- Each year U.S. Dairy farmers provide milk to make more than 7 billion pounds of cheese!
Don’t forget to say yes, please to extra cheese this June!
Disaster Preparedness Class: The Stephenson County Farm Bureau has partnered with the Stephenson County Health Department to hold a Disaster Preparedness presentation. This presentation will take place at the Farm Bureau office 210 W Spring Street Freeport, IL. This class will take place on Tuesday, July 15 from 5:30p.m.-6:30p.m. a light dinner will be provided. Each household will receive started items for the Disaster Preparedness kit. Space is limited, don’t delay on reserving your spot today at 815-232-3186. This program is FREE and open to the public, families and individuals encouraged to attend.
Bremmer Elected Illinois State FFA Reporter: Ethan Bremmer of Pearly City was elected to the position of Illinois FFA State Report last week during the Illinois FFA State FFA Convention. He is the son of Chad and Deb Bremmer of Pearl City. We are excited to see where this opportunity takes him.
Stephenson County Farm Bureau Welcomes Grace Bok: A brief intro from Grace. My name is Grace Bok, and I am the intern at Stephenson County Farm Bureau this summer! I am currently preparing to start my senior year of college at Iowa State University this fall. While at Iowa State I am pursuing a degree in Agricultural Studies, with a plan to receive my master’s degree in agriculture education. I am beyond excited to be with SCFB this summer! I cannot wait to learn more about Farm Bureau and all it has to offer!
Illinois Farm Bureau Launces Farm Bill Working Group: Illinois Farm Bureau will solicit members to be part of a new Farm Bill Working Group charged with examining all the titles in the legislation to consider areas for improvement. As reauthorization of the next farm bill could happen within the next year, the group will focus on the following farm bill. “The Farm Bill Working Group will be a great opportunity for our grassroots process to succeed, with a diverse group of farmers delivering for Illinois agriculture,” IFB President Brian Duncan said. “It will allow Illinois Farm Bureau members to identify what is working and what is not working in the farm bill. The goal is to be prepared with recommendations when the next farm bill is up for re-authorization.” The working group may provide policy submittals through IFB’s resolutions process. Applications for the group will open June 16, and members who are interested can apply through their county Farm Bureaus. Duncan will appoint the members, with the group tentatively having its first meeting by late summer. The number of participants will be chosen based on issue and area expertise. The goal is to represent Illinois’ diverse agricultural industry. As work by the group gets underway, subcommittees will be developed, and participants will be able to incorporate outside experts in their discussions and analysis. The members will determine how often they meet, with no pre-determined completion date. The Illinois Farm Bureau Board of Directors approved the establishment of the working group at its May meeting. Those who wish to apply must be an active Farm Bureau member and should contact their local county Farm Bureau for additional details.