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Thanksgiving Meal Prices Reflect General Food Inflation Trends
Gathering with family and friends for a Thanksgiving meal remains an important tradition in many households, but high food costs due to general inflation is a top concern for many this holiday season.
Published November 16, 2022 Source: | Tags: media release, press release, Thanksgiving cost survey -
Hoffman Named Illinois Farm Bureau Collegiate Discussion Meet Winner
Miriam Hoffman, of Earlville, took first place in Illinois Farm Bureau’s Collegiate Discussion Meet, held on Friday, Nov. 4.
Published November 9, 2022 Source: | Tags: Young Leaders Collegiate Discussion Meet, Young Leaders, media release, news release -
New Everything Local Conference Seeks to Strengthen Illinois Food Supply Chains
Focused on delivering an unprecedented opportunity to build the local food and specialty crops supply chains, three member organizations have teamed up to create the From Food to Flowers: Everything Local conference.
Published November 1, 2022 Source: | Tags: Illinois Specialty Growers Association, illinois farmers market association, news release, media release -
Tharp Named 2022 Top Crop Adviser
Jerald “Jay” Tharp Jr., of Jasper County, has been named recipient of the 2022 Illinois Certified Crop Adviser (CCA) Award in recognition of his decades of crop research and guidance.
Published October 27, 2022 Source: Illinois Farm Bureau | Tags: CCA Award, news release, media release, Certified Crop Adviser -
Grant Dollars Lead to Discovery Through Illinois Agriculture in the Classroom
Illinois Agriculture in the Classroom (IAITC) program remains a trusted resource for children to learn about agriculture. This week the program received funding to continue classroom lessons thanks to IAA Foundation grants to local county c…
Published October 17, 2022 Source: | Tags: Illinois Ag In the Classroom, IAITC -
Agricultural Education Teachers Named to Beginning Teacher Grant Program
As Illinois continues to face an agricultural education teacher shortage, the IAA Foundation is recognizing a group of beginning ag teachers for their efforts in the field.
Published September 26, 2022 Source: Illinois Farm Bureau | Tags: IAA Foundation, Ag Education Teacher Grant Program, Ag Education, media release, news release -
Illinois Farm Bureau Online Directory Aims to Reduce Food Waste, Connect Local Farms and Nonprofits
Local farms with excess product can now connect with food banks and nonprofits in their area to provide marked-down food items or donations through the Donations and Discounts Depot, a new Illinois Farm Bureau program aimed at reducing food…
Published August 16, 2022 Source: -
Winners of the 22nd Illinois State Fair Master Showmanship Contest Announced
Sixty young livestock exhibitors vied for the title of “Grand Champion Overall Master Showman” on Aug. 12 during the 2022 Illinois State Fair Master Showmanship Contest.
Published August 15, 2022 Source: | Tags: Illinois State Fair, Master Showmanship Contest -
Illinois Farm Bureau Selects Veterinary Student Loan Program Recipient
Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB) continues to support the education of the next generation of veterinarians focusing on caring for food animals through the Illinois Veterinary and Training (IVET) loan program.
Published July 21, 2022 Source: | Tags: Illinois Veterinary Education Training, IVET, media release, news release -
Illinois Milk Producers Association and the University of Illinois Extension Partner to Showcase Annual Dairy Tech Tour
Illinois Milk Producers Association (IMPA) and the University of Illinois Extension will highlight innovative dairy technology and management practices during the annual Dairy Tech Tour.
Published June 24, 2022 Source: