Buy Local, Eat Local
What is Food for Thought and Northwest Regional Ad Groups?
These Regional Ad Groups are groups funded by North/Northeastern County Farm Bureaus with Illinois Farm Bureau to connect farmers with consumers like you!

| Bureau County Farm Bureau Princeton, IL (815) 875-6468 jfrueh@bureaucountyfarmbureau.org |
Carroll County Farm Bureau Mt. Carroll, IL (815) 244-3001 carrollcfb@gmail.com |
| Cook County Farm Bureau Countryside, IL (708) 354-3276 ccfb@cookcfb.org |
Dekalb County Farm Bureau Sycamore, IL (815) 756-6361 dcfb@dekalbfarmbureau.org |
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DuPage County Farm Bureau |
Ford-Iroquois Farm Bureau |
| Jo Daviess County Farm Bureau Elizabeth, IL (618) 858-2235 jdcfbmgr@gmail.com |
Kane County Farm Bureau |
| Kankakee County Farm Bureau Kankakee, IL (815) 932-7471 kankmgr@kankakeecfb.org |
Kendall-Grundy Farm Bureau Morris, IL (815) 942-6400 www.kendallgrundycfb.com |
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Lake County Farm Bureau |
LaSalle County Farm Bureau Ottawa, IL (815) 433-0371 kkiefer@lcfb.org |
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McHenry County Farm Bureau |
Ogle County Farm Bureau Oregon, IL (815) 732-2231 cfb@ogle.comcastbiz.net |
| Stephenson County Farm Bureau Freeport, IL (815) 232-3186 manager@stephensoncfb.org |
Will County Farm Bureau |
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Winnebago-Boone Farm Bureau |
This Farm Girl Cooks
Bio: Deanne Frieders is a Midwest farm wife and the heart behind This Farm Girl Cooks, where she helps busy families simplify mealtime with easy, farm-fresh recipes. With a passion for supporting local agriculture, Deanne champions the importance of shopping local and cooking with fresh, quality ingredients. Her recipes blend simplicity, flavor, and a deep appreciation for the hard work of local farmers. When she’s not cooking, you can find Deanne speaking at events or on social media sharing tips on how families can make mealtime easier and more enjoyable.
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My (unfiltered) perspective on farm life 😉
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What is IFB®?

Advocacy
Our members develop grassroots policy that allows us to be a local, state and federal voice with trusted relationships in the legislative, regulatory and industry spaces to serve as an impactful advocate for our members.
Advocacy In Action » Leaders to Washington | FB ACT® | Adopt-A-Legislator® | Governmental Affairs Leadership Conference | Allies in Agriculture | ACTIVATOR®
Information
We deliver trusted news and educational resources of unmatched value so our members can make sound business decisions.
Information In Action » FarmWeek | RFD Radio | Transportation Resources | Rules for the Road | Field Days | Award-winning docuseries: Fields Apart: Rooted Together | Sustaining Our Future | Cultivating Our Communities
Development
We commit to developing members at every stage of their career through leadership development, networking, and enhanced business acumen to improve their opportunity for profitability and build a strong community of agriculturists.
Development In Action » IAA Foundation | Illinois Agriculture in the Classroom | Collegiate Farm Bureau® | Events | RIMSAP | IVET | Agricultural Leaders of Tomorrow | Rural Development Grants | Young Leaders | Farm Bureau® Advantage Conference

