This Week In The Office Phew, it’s been a busy week! I have been playing catch up all week from my week off. On Monday, I spent the day coming up with new businesses to add to our membership value program. I also searched for peach recipes to put on the website to encourage more […]
Please complete our membership survey. Those who complete the survey by July 15,2020 will be entered to win one of three gas gift cards. We will use this information to update membership profiles and contact you regarding upcoming programs or events that would interest you. To complete the survey please use this link: https://forms.gle/s8d9Ro8Aac9LQQuh6 If you […]
Today we congratulate Chelsea Robieson on her completion of the Agricultural Leaders of Tomorrow (ALOT) Program. Chelsea is an active Stephenson County Farm Bureau Young Leader and an employee of Stephenson Service Company. ALOT is a program that helps develop leaders in agriculture industry. Established in 1979, more than 1,000 participants have graduated from the program. […]
Stress on farmers, ranchers, and their families caused by lower crop prices, retracting global markets, and natural disasters is still an ongoing issue. Having the ability to recognize and manage stress is crucial. University of Illinois Extension has designed a program, Recognizing and Managing Stress Webinar, Learn methods for identifying stress, techniques for empathize and […]
July is here and that means Stephenson County Farm Bureau is celebrating “Membership Madness”. What is Membership Madness you may ask? During the month of July when you use www.ilfb.org/membership/join/ to join the Stephenson County Farm Bureau, you will receive a gift card to a Stephenson County business. Join Farm Bureau if you are a […]
July is here and that means Stephenson County Farm Bureau is celebrating “Membership Madness”. What is Membership Madness you may ask? During the month of July when you use www.ilfb.org/membership/join/ to join the Stephenson County Farm Bureau, you will receive a gift card to a Stephenson County business. Join Farm Bureau if you are a […]
This Week In The Office I have begun calling our current Farm Bureau members to confirm their contact information and update anything missing. I have enjoyed talking to the members thus far. This project will most likely take me the majority summer to complete as I have a very extensive list to call. I […]
IT’S BACK!!! Stephenson County Farm Bureau is sponsoring a photo contest to capture the essence of life in Stephenson County. The contest is open to all Stephenson County amateur photographers and you need not be a Farm Bureau member. Pictures should depict scenes reflective of life in Stephenson County, and any subject is worthy of […]
The Stephenson County Farm Bureau is once again offering fresh, delicious peaches from Rendleman Orchards, located near Alto Pass in southern Illinois. Rendleman Orchards is a family business that has been in operation since 1873, providing quality products throughout the country. To sweeten your peach order, a portion of each box ordered will be donated […]
A few weeks ago, I drove to my hometown of Harvard, IL. Along the way, I made a few stops for errands I have been putting off. Finally, when I got to Harvard, I stopped to pick up lunch that I was planning to enjoy with some family members. Well, wouldn’t you know it. When […]