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Illinois Farm Bureau® Offers Policy, Passion, Talent At American Farm Bureau Federation Annual Convention
Over 4,000 farmers across the country registered for the 103rd Annual Convention of the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF), held Jan. 7-12 in Atlanta, Georgia.
Published January 11, 2022 Source: | Tags: press release, media release, news release, AFBF Annual Convention, AFBF policy, policy development, grassroots development

Illinois Farmers Engaging In State-Specific Efforts, Action, Progress In Reducing Nutrient Loss
Illinois family farmers are working to preserve the soil and water on their farms for future generations by investing in research and implementation of conservation practices around the state.
Published December 22, 2021 Source: | Tags: press release, news release, media release

Illinois Farm Bureau Announces 2022 Environmental Stewardship Grant Recipients
Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB) will keep its steady stream of investment flowing to county Farm Bureaus across the state to support local nutrient loss reduction projects and pollinators.
Published December 20, 2021 Source: | Tags: news release, media release, press release, IFB Nutrient Stewardship Grants, conservation, NLRS, Nutrient Stewardship Grant, nutrient stewardship, soil health, water quality

Statement from the Illinois Farm Bureau Regarding Illinois Farmer Appointment as USDA FSA State Executive Director
President Biden has appointed Illinois farmer Scott Halpin to lead the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) as state executive director for Illinois.
Published December 17, 2021 Source: | Tags: IFB statement

Rural, Urban Farmers Find Common Ground In Chicago During Illinois Farm Bureau Annual Meeting
The Taste of Illinois on Location event took place on the Saturday of Illinois Farm Bureau’s (IFB) Annual Meeting, scheduled Dec. 4-7, replacing a traditional dinner held in years past.
Published December 16, 2021 Source: | Tags: press release, news release, media release, IFB annual meeting

IDNR Announces Black Vulture Depredation Permits For Impacted Livestock Farmers
Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB) has obtained a statewide depredation permit for black vultures from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS).
Published December 14, 2021 Source: | Tags: press release, news release, media release

Illinois Farm Bureau® Members Uphold Tradition Through Transition at Annual Meeting
Delegates and members attending the 107th Illinois Farm Bureau® (IFB) Annual Meeting witnessed the power of ‘tradition and transition’ as the organization’s traditional grassroots process carried on.
Published December 7, 2021 Source: | Tags: press release, media release, news release, IFB annual meeting

Illinois Farm Bureau® Members Re-Elect President, Vice President
Illinois Farm Bureau® (IFB) delegates today re-elected President Richard Guebert, Jr. and Vice President Brian Duncan at the organization’s annual meeting in Chicago, Dec. 4-7.
Published December 7, 2021 Source: | Tags: press release, news release, media release, IFB annual meeting

New Member Elected to Illinois Farm Bureau® Board of Directors
A new member was elected Monday to serve a two-year term on the Illinois Farm Bureau® Board of Directors during the organization’s annual meeting in Chicago, Dec. 4-7.
Published December 7, 2021 Source: | Tags: press release, media release, news release, IFB annual meeting

2022 Illinois Farm Bureau® Young Leader Executive Committee Members Chosen
The Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB) Young Leader Committee has elected its 2022 executive committee members.
Published December 7, 2021 Source: | Tags: press release, news release, media release, IFB Young Leaders, IFB annual meeting