The IFB Advantage
For Members. By Members.
Illinois Farm Bureau is more than a membership. It's an advantage.
Whether you're managing a multi-generational farm, launching your ag career or simply supporting Illinois agriculture, your membership connects you to advocacy, information and development opportunities that make an impact on your farm, your community and agriculture as a whole.
Impactful Advocacy
“Farm Bureau provides us an advantage through a bigger voice advocating in Springfield and Washington, D.C. I'm just one person, but as a group, there's always power in numbers.” - Derek Ochs
Your voice matters. Through IFB’s grassroots policy process, members like you shape the organization’s stance on the issues that affect agriculture, and we turn that input into action in Springfield and Washington.
Explore how advocacy works for you:
- Grassroots Resolutions Process
- Governmental Affairs Leadership Conference (GALC)
- Leaders to Washington
- Adopt-A-Legislator® Program
- FB ACT
Trusted Information
“Being a new farmer, Illinois Farm Bureau gives me an advantage through knowledge and insight about what’s going on in Springfield and Washington, D.C.” - Tim Gould
In an industry that changes fast, trusted updates matter. IFB keeps you informed on markets, policy, regulations and ag news – so you can make confident decisions for your farm, business or household.
Stay connected:
- FarmWeek and FarmWeekNow.com
- RFD Radio Network
- Rules for the Road Seminars
- Partners Magazine
Meaningful Development
“Farm Bureau offers endless opportunity to work on yourself, on your business, and the agriculture industry as a whole.” - Makenna Frantz
IFB supports your growth personally and professionally, at every stage of your career. From hands-on training to statewide leadership programs and scholarships, your membership gives you access to tools that move you forward.
Get involved:
- Young Leader Program & Conference
- Collegiate Farm Bureau
- Agricultural Leaders of Tomorrow (ALOT)
- Events
- IAA Foundation
- Illinois Agriculture in the Classroom
Discover Your Advantage
“Illinois Farm Bureau is the backbone of the state’s largest industry. Life here on the farm would be a lot more challenging without Farm Bureau.” - Justin Green
When you engage with your county Farm Bureau and IFB programs, you build relationships, influence the future and make a lasting impact on agriculture in Illinois.
