Each month the Illinois Farm Bureau puts together a recap of How the organization served our members. Below is the list of the four ways we served our members in January.

1. The Illinois Farm Bureau Board of Directors approved the organization’s state and federal legislative priorities, including estate tax reform, protecting private property rights, expanding biofuel use, a full multi-year farm bill and more.
2. Four IFB policy submittals were adopted by American Farm Bureau Federation during the AFBF Convention, including language addressing ag labor, drones and science-backed conservation evaluation tools.
3. IFB partnered with the Illinois Specialty Growers Association and Illinois Farmers Market Association to host the Everything Local Conference, where hundreds of specialty growers come together for personal and business development and networking.
4. The IAA Foundation, charitable arm of Illinois Farm Bureau, opened applications targeting to award more than $340,000 in college scholarships, helping students pursue degrees in agriculture-related fields and invest in their careers.

To learn more about Illinois Farm Bureau or to join visit www.ilfb.org

Membership Value Program Spotlight: Floor to Ceiling located at 701 East South Street, Freeport, IL 61032, offers Farm Bureau members a 5% discount on Wolfe Designer Cabinetry and a 5% discount on in stock flooring. Learn more by visiting www.floortoceilingfreeport.com or call 815-233-5667.

Membership Value Program Additional Spotlight: Freeport Honda Kawasaki located at 3086 Route 26 North, Freeport, IL 61032 offers Farm Bureau members a 10% discount off parts and accessories. To learn more call 815-235-7549 or visit www.Freeporthondakawasaki.com

Ogle/ Carroll Freezer Meals are back: We are excited to announce that we are offering a spring freezer meal fundraiser to raise money for Agriculture in the Classroom in Ogle and Carroll Counties.   If you are familiar with our holiday freezer meals these are similar. They are five different menu items and two individual portions of each. The menu includes cheesy hamburger casserole, pulled pork mac and cheese, cheesy chicken enchiladas, chicken bacon ranch (improved recipe), chicken fajitas with peppers and onions. If you pay using cash or check the meal sets are $90 and can be ordered by sending a check or stopping by our office at 811 South Clay Street, Mt. Carroll. Meals can be ordered for $95 online at https://square.link/u/WTgzIuf7 . Orders are due by March 3 at 1p.m. Pickup will be Monday, March 30^th at the Carroll County Farm Bureau from 3:00p.m.-4:00p.m. and at the Ogle County Farm Bureau from 4:00p.m.-5:30p.m. If you have questions, please call 815-244-3001.

COUNTRY AG Summit: February 23 at Eagle Ridge Resort 8:30a.m.-1:00p.m. Consider attending the 2026 Ag Summit, presented by the Illinois Farm Bureau & COUNTRY Financial. Filled with tips about ag economics, succession planning and farm-family wellness. You’ll hear from the pros to set you up for a successful 2026. Seats are filling up fast. Register here. https://cfin.us/2026AgSummit