IMPACTFUL ADVOCACY
Adopt-A-Legislator
Bridging the Gap Between farmers and legislators
Illinois Farm Bureau® developed its Adopt-A-Legislator® program in 2001 with the purpose of building long-term personal relationships between urban state legislators and farmers from across the state.
Grassroots Policy
Ensuring that every policy starts with a member
Illinois Farm Bureau's grassroots policy process ensures that its impactful advocacy is rooted in member-driven initiatives.
Allies in Agriculture
Building partnerships at the local level
The Allies in Agriculture program is a partnership effort between county Farm Bureaus and local government officials across Illinois.
WE HAVE AN ADVANTAGE
Advocating For You
"Without Farm Bureau, I would feel like I'm on my own. It takes some weight off my shoulders, knowing that people are out there advocating for me as a farmer."
TIM GOULD
HENRY COUNTY FARMER
MEMBER SINCE 2015
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Illinois Farm Bureau reviewed thousands of pieces of legislation and provided detailed analysis and engaged with legislators in Springfield on 246 bills in 2025.