2011 IFB Annual Meeting Wrap Up

To some, heroes are extraordinary. To us, heroes are ordinary farming men and women doing extraordinary things each and every day - heroes like you! Thanks to your good deeds, we have worked to protect and preserve our farming community. The 2011 Illinois Farm Bureau Annual Meeting was a celebration of your heroic efforts, from calling legislators to teaching children about farming. Here's a look at some of the events that took place on the first weekend of December.

Nelson: Farming should be celebrated for its accomplishments

Award Night: County Farm Bureau Recognition and 9/11 Speech

Kirk Targets Regulatory Excess at IFB Annual Meeting

Ag Supporters Recognized

Winner of Illinois Certified Crop Adviser of the Year Announced

Young Leaders Award Prizes to County Committees

4 Farmers Named Ag in the Classroom Volunteers of the Year

Two new IFB directors elected

IFB Celebrates Membership Achievements

Young Leaders Announce National Representatives

Children's author signed ag books at IFB annual meeting

Young Leaders Kick Off Annual Meeting

FFA & 4-H Stand Proud at IFB Annual Meeting This Weekend