June is Dairy Month across the country, and Stephenson County Farm Bureau and Union Dairy came together again this year to celebrate with the annual Dairy Day Parade and Family Day on Sunday, June 23, in downtown Freeport. The day kicked off with the parade at 1 PM, featuring over 40 local businesses and organizations […]
The annual Stephenson County Ag Breakfast was held on Saturday, June 22 at the Stephenson County Fairgrounds in Freeport. The Ag Breakfast is a way to celebrate Stephenson County agriculture- with a hot breakfast featuring locally grown food and the opportunity for community members to learn about the agriculture industry. The menu for the breakfast […]
The Alaska Preview meeting that was scheduled to take place on August 13 will now take place on August 12 at 6:00p.m. at the Stephenson County Farm Bureau building. Join us to learn more about our exciting trip to Alaska! Our Tri-State Travel Trip to Alaska will take place August 15-28, 2020. Please contact our […]
The Stephenson county Ag Breakfast is this Saturday, June 22 from 6:00a.m.-10:00a.m. This is an event you will not want to miss! There will be educational displays in the east commercial building, which will focus on the dairy industry. Saturday morning activities include photo booth, Kiddie Pedal Pull with registration beginning at 9:00a.m. and 9:30a.m. […]
Join us for the 2019 Dairy Day's parade on Sunday, June 23 at 1:00p.m. This parade will take place in downtown Freeport. The parade will begin at the corner of Jackson and Van Buren. Then it will travel down Main street to State street to Exchange street back to Stephenson street and conclude on Chicago […]
Stephenson County Farm Bureau is excited to announce that we have hired Gwen Heimerdinger as our Summer Program Assistant. Gwen is a 2018 Pearl City High School graduate and will be a sophomore at Highland Community College. After graduating from Highland, she plans to attend a four year university to study Ag Business or Ag […]
The Stephenson County Ag Breakfast Blood Drive will take place on Saturday, June 22, 2019 from 6:30a.m.-11:30a.m. The Rock River Valley Blood Center Bus will be parked at the fairgrounds (2250 S Walnut Road, Freeport). To schedule an appointment contact the Stephenson County Farm Bureau at 815-232-3186. All donors will receive a free breakfast! First […]
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 […]
You are invited! The Farm Bureau and the agriculture community in Stephenson County have several very exciting events coming up and we want you to be part of the fun. I would like to personally invite you to the Ag Breakfast on June 22 from 6:00a.m.-10:00a.m. at the Stephenson County Fairgrounds. This delicious $5 breakfast […]
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 […]