On Sunday, November 3 we will travel to the Fireside Dinner Theatre in Fort Atkinson, WI. The bus will depart the Freeport Wal-Mart parking lot at 8:45a.m. We will arrive at the Fireside around 10:30a.m. where you can browse before enjoying a delicious Sunday brunch. After brunch we will enjoy the production. The cost for […]
Save the date for this year's Stephenson County Farm Bureau Annual Meeting on November 26 at Highland Community College. We are excited to have DeLoss Jahnke as ourfeatured speaker. DeLoss Jahnke is a network anchor/broadcast editor with RFD Radio Network. A veteran farm broadcaster, DeLoss helps report, write, edit and anchor RFDRN programs, provide content […]
Have you ever wondered what part of your food dollar goes where? Farmers receive a part of every dollar you spend but not as much as you might think. According to the most recent USDA data, farmers receive only 7.8 cents for every food dollar spent. Nationwide, the food industry received the greatest percent at […]
The following is a statement from Illinois Farm Bureau President Richard Guebert, Jr., regarding the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) repeal of the 2015 Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule. “Illinois farmers care deeply about the land and water where they farm, going above and beyond to implement voluntary efforts to maintain and protect […]
Ordering is now open for the Terri Lynn Nuts and Candies sale. Orders can be placed now until October 15, 2019. Pre-order pick ups will take place November 12 from 3:00p.m. until 6:00p.m. and again November 13 from 8:00a.m.-4:30p.m. To place your order please call the Stephenson County Farm Bureau office at 815-232-3186 or print […]
Prep, Freeze, and Cook preorder pickup: If you placed an order for our popular Prep, Freeze and cook meals, be sure to pick them up at the Farm Bureau office, 210 West Spring Street, Freeport, IL on September 10 from 5:00p.m. until 6:00p.m. If you have questions please call our office at 815-232-3186.
Can you believe we have made it to the “ber” months? I don’t mean the “brrrr” months, I mean September, October, November and December? This time of year is hands down my favorite! I love going to the apple orchard and picking out the most perfect pumpkin at the pumpkin patch. I enjoy the temperatures […]
“Facebook has over 2.32 billion monthly active users and Instagram has over 1 billion monthly active users worldwide”, according to Hootsuite. Have you wanted to learn more about Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat? If so, Stephenson County Farm Bureau has a the program for you. On September 25, we will be hosting a Social Media 101. […]
Job Description Education Coordinator, Conservation & Agricultural Partners Foundation (CAP) Reports to CAP Foundation Board of Directors Position Description Flexible hours up to 40 hours a week coordinating the Agriculture-in-the-Classroom (AITC) program and related ag & conservation education/awareness activities for grades pre-K through high school in Stephenson County. Time is divided between classroom activities, outside […]
We have teamed up with other county Farm Bureaus to host a Get-A-Grant workshop. Teachers: Here is an opportunity to receive 2 professional development hours and learn about how to receive books and grant money for your classroom. Come to the Get-A-Grant workshop. There will be a light supper served. It will be held at two […]