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IFB leaders meet with legislators on Capitol Hill
Following a flurry of meetings on Capitol Hill last week, Illinois Farm Bureau President Brian Duncan said the face time with Illinois’ congressional delegation was invaluable for building relationships and getting the organization’s priori…
Published March 11, 2024 Source: | Tags: Illinois Farm Bureau, Policy, Lawmakers -
IFB awards $30,000 aimed at elevating rural communities
Illinois Farm Bureau awarded rural development grants to 10 county programs aimed at rural development, one of the organization’s top priorities.
Published March 8, 2024 Source: | Tags: Rural development grants, county farm bureau, Rural Growth -
IFB brings together members and legislators at GALC
The daylong event in Springfield was themed “Building for Success” and featured speakers, breakout sessions and a legislative reception, where members had the opportunity to meet their respective legislators, discuss concerns and most impor…
Published February 27, 2024 Source: -
IFB supported legislation introduced to change Illinois estate tax
New bipartisan measures aimed at ensuring the preservation of family farms in the event of a family member’s death were announced Wednesday after years of attempting to reform the Illinois Estate and Generation Transfer Tax Act.
Published February 7, 2024 Source: -
AFBF delegates approve all IFB policy submittals
IFB’s grassroots-level policy will make a national impact after delegates approved all IFB policy submittals at the American Farm Bureau Federation Convention. Illinois’ submittals covered everything from carbon scoring to loan provisions f…
Published February 3, 2024 Source: | Tags: AFBF, Policy, Carbon Strong, Energy -
IAA Foundation announces new scholarships
IAA Foundation announced three new scholarships designed to enhance the future of agriculture by enabling more students to study agriculture and related fields. With the three new scholarships, IAA Foundation is offering 110 awards totaling…
Published January 30, 2024 Source: | Tags: IAAF, IAA Foundation, Scholarship -
IFB awards nutrient stewardship, pollinator conservation grants
IFB committed $195,000 in grants to 31 county Farm Bureaus for nutrient stewardship and pollinator conservation programs in 2024. Since 2015, IFB has awarded more than $1.8 million for nearly 175 county Farm Bureau-led projects.
Published January 27, 2024 Source: | Tags: Nutrient Stewardship, Pollinator, Conservation, Grants -
IFB launches Urban Growers Cohort
Illinois Farm Bureau is investing $1.2 million and creating an Urban Growers Cohort to connect urban producers with the agricultural community across the state.
Published January 24, 2024 Source: | Tags: Community Gardens, Conservation, Urban Growers Cohort -
IFB advocates for 2024 state legislative priorities
As lawmakers gather in Springfield for the first week of spring session, the Illinois Farm Bureau state team is ready to advocate for the 2024 state legislative priorities approved by the IFB Board of Directors.
Published January 16, 2024 Source: -
Tour brings rural and urban producers together
Illinois Farm Bureau’s Taste of Illinois tour highlighted the diversity of the state’s ag industry and provided opportunities for rural and urban producers to partner to fight food insecurity.
Published January 2, 2024 Source: | Tags: taste of illinois, illinois specialty growers