Nuts and Candy orders are now open: The Stephenson is excited to announce that we are now accepting nut and candy orders; however, Terri Lynn, the nut and candy company we used in prior years, has closed. This year we will be using NutMan, a Milwaukee based company. Orders and payment are due on or […]
This past week we hosted our first trip to the Warrens Cranberry Festival during my time as Farm Bureau Manager. What a great trip it was. We had a full bus of members from both Carroll, Stephenson and surrounding Farm Bureaus as well as community members. We were lucky to have a beautiful day for […]
Membership Value Program Business Spotlight: Bocker Automotive Group offers Farm Bureau Members in good standing a $2.00 discount off any oil change (not applicable with other discounts) For more information visit www.bockerautogroup.com or call 815-235-2121. Farm Bureau to host Crop marketing outlook meeting: The Lee, Carroll, Ogle and Whiteside County Farm Bureaus along with COUNTRY […]
National Farm Safety and Health Week will be observed from September 22 to 27, 2025. The theme for this year, "Safety First, Avoid the Worst," emphasizes the importance of recognizing and addressing the many hazards present in agricultural work. This week serves as a vital reminder to prioritize the health and safety of the individuals who work […]
Nuts and Candy orders are now open: The Stephenson is excited to announce that we are now accepting nut and candy orders; however, Terri Lynn, the nut and candy company we used in prior years, has closed. This year we will be using NutMan, a Milwaukee based company. Orders and payment are due on or […]
We all have our official or unofficial kick of to the Christmas season. For me it’s the first weekend in December when Illinois Farm Bureau members meet in Chicago to hold our statewide annual meeting. There is just something about the magic of Chicago being decked out for the upcoming Christmas season. This year the […]
Some days may feel like fall and others may feel like mid-summer, but fall will be here before we know it. Fall is my favorite season of all. I love the cooler temperatures and prioritize many visits to apple orchards. One of my favorite parts of visiting the apple orchard is strolling through the area […]