With some graduations already taking place and others just around the corner, the Stephenson County Farm Bureau would like to congratulate all graduates. Whether it is high school or college graduation we want to wish you the best of luck in your future endeavors.  We would like to share a special congratulations to Andrew Kempel […]

My husband and I have a summer routine of grilling on Sunday evening. We grill different things each week to use for lunches throughout the week. Our grill was full of various items but the standout being bacon, cheddar hamburger patties, which is fitting since May, is National Beef Month. Beef is a good source […]

The Stephenson County Farm Bureau is again offering “Roots and Shoots Apprentice/Internship Grants”. While Bruce Johnson was the Manager of the Stephenson County Farm Bureau, he established the Roots and Shoots Program.  The goal of Roots and Shoots is to encourage Stephenson County youth to explore job opportunities within our community and the agriculture industry. […]

It certainly feels like spring and that means farmers are planting or preparing to plant. Farmers are masters of adjusting. They often adjust plans on the farm because of weather, equipment breakdowns and even the occasional loose animal. Farmers remind us to be flexible and to adjust as needed. With planting upon us farmers will […]