Bureau County Farm Bureau

Large Animal Rescue Operations Course
2025-06-01 09:00 - 17:00 UTC
Join the Bureau & Putnam EMAs and the Bureau & Marshall-Putnam Farm Bureaus on Sunday, June 1st at 9:00 a.m. at the Bureau County Fair Grounds in Princeton for an 8-hour rescue course targeted at first responders in the area.
This class is being designed to bring operations level information to Illinois emergency first responders in the area of large animal rescue. Responders include but are not limited to members for fire, police, EMS, sheriff departments, DNR and Forest Preserve Officers.
Large animals will include but are not limited to horses, cows, pigs, sheep, lamas and alpacas; however, the horse and cow will be used as the teaching model.
The course will cover the following subjects: classroom review of L.A.R.A. information, Animal haltering drills, and basic rescue drag drills, rescue glide drills, trailer safety inspections, simple vertical lifts drills, and more.

Tractor Trek
2025-06-07 08:00 - 16:00 | Bureau County Fairgrounds, 811 W. Peru St., Princeton, IL, 61356, United States
Farm Bureau Foundation to Sponsor a Tractor Trek to support Ag in the Classroom
Save the Date!!! The Bureau County Farm Bureau Foundation is putting the final touches on plans for our 13th annual Tractor Trek. The Tractor Trek will be held on Saturday, June 7th, rain, or shine! This year the event will be leaving from the Bureau County Fair Grounds in Princeton, for a ride through a portion of Bureau County.
Participants will have the opportunity to share the exciting event with other antique tractor enthusiasts as they travel through a portion of Bureau County. Pre-registration is required by completing a registration form by May 30th. There is a registration fee of $50.
Refreshments, lunch, and a fun-filled experience will be provided. The deadline to register is soon, space is limited. If you would like more information, you may contact the Bureau County Farm Bureau at (815) 875-6468. All proceeds will benefit the Bureau County Farm Bureau Foundation, Ag in the Classroom Program.
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Golf Outing
2025-06-19 08:00 - 16:00 | Shady Oaks Country Club, United States
Golf Outing Bureau and Lee County Farm Bureaus will be hosting their 16th Annual Golf Outing for supporters of Ag in the Classroom. The outing will be held on Thursday, June 19th at Shady Oaks Country Club in Sublette. The Tournament will be a shot-gun start, 4- person scramble. Tee-time is 9 a.m. and lunch (will be served for all teams during the event. Proceeds from the tournament will benefit the Bureau and Lee County Ag in the Classroom programs.
Today’s youth are two and three generations removed from the farm. That’s why we feel it is so important to bring agriculture awareness to local students. Supporting the Ag in the Classroom program helps us provide free agriculture materials, presentations and resources to local teachers and classrooms in Bureau and Lee Counties. So, whether you consider yourself “good on the green” or just want to have a fun day out, this is the tournament for you!
Polish up your clubs and support a good cause. Team fees are $250 for Basic Registration, $275 for Super Registration and $300 for Premium Registration. Registration includes 18-holes of golf, ½ cart and lunch. If you are not a golfer, but would like to support this event, several sponsorship packages are also available. Registration is suggested by June 1.
Registration after the deadline will be accepted if space is available. Tee time starts at 9:00 a.m. For more information, contact the Bureau County Farm Bureau, (815) 875-6468. We hope to see you there!
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Australia / New Zealand Trip Informational Meeting
2025-06-27 10:00 - 11:00 | Bureau County Farm Bureau Office, 1407 N. Main St., Princeton, IL, 61356, United States
The Bureau County Farm Bureau is pleased to announce plans for our upcoming exciting trip down. Experience the countries down under like nothing you have ever done before! Hold a Koala Bear, enjoy a home stay with a farm family, float through the world-renowned Waitomo Glow Worm Caves, submerge yourself in the Great Barrier Reef and cruise the spectacular Milord Sound. Join us when we explore this incredible land by train, gondola, boat, bus and air. The adventure runs February 23 – March 12, 2026.

For those interested in learning about the trip, Farm Bureau will be hosting an informational meeting on Friday, June 27th at 10:00 a.m. at the Bureau County Farm Bureau in Princeton.

During the meeting we will describe some of the wonderful sights you will see on this trip and answer any questions you might have. This is an informational meeting and those attending are not in any way obligated to sign up for the trip.

If you have any questions prior to the information meeting or are unable to attend but want to make sure your name is added to the reservation list, stop by or contact the Bureau County Farm Bureau office at 815-875-6468.

Weathering the Storm Program
2026-01-15 17:30 - 19:00 | Ag View FS- Walnut, 15094 IL-92, Walnut, IL, 61376, United States
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Severe Weather Preparedness
Severe weather can strike fast, but you can be ready! Join us for a FREE Weather Preparedness Seminar hosted by Bureau Valley FFA and Bureau County Farm Bureau. The meal will be provided by COUNTRY Financial- Tyler Hansen.
Learn vital skills to protect your family and property from the upcoming storm season.
What You’ll Learn:

Preparing for action
Understanding alerts
Crafting a plan
During the storm
AND MORE

Event Details:

Date: Thursday, January 15, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM
Location: Ag View FS- Walnut

Featuring:

Cyle Dickens, KWQC Meteorologist
Adam Lind, Bureau County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) Director

RSVP Today! Space may be limited. Register by calling the Bureau County Farm Bureau at (815) 875-6468.

Let’s all learn more so we can weather the storm!

Bureau County Farm Bureau Annual Meeting
2026-01-19 18:00 - 19:00 | Bureau County Farm Bureau Office, 1407 N. Main St., Princeton, IL, 61356, United States
TO: MEMBERS OF THE BUREAU COUNTY FARM BUREAU
Notice is hereby given by order of the Board of Directors that the 111th Annual Meeting of Members of the Farm Bureau will be held at the Bureau County Farm Bureau, 1407 North Main Street, Princeton, Illinois on Monday, the 19th of January 2026 at 6:00 p.m. The Annual Meeting is held for the purpose of:
Considering and acting upon requests of the Officers and Board of Directors for the preceding year.
Electing directors from each district and two at-large director seats.
Transacting such other business as may properly come before this meeting.
Following the regular business meeting, refreshments will be available. The annual meeting is free to attend but advanced registration is required through the Farm Bureau office. Proxy forms will be mailed to all voting members as well if you are not interested in attending the event. For more information or to register to attend, contact the Bureau County Farm Bureau at (815) 875-6468.
Sincerely,
Brian Sanden, Secretary

Strong Enough to Bend Evening
2026-01-29 18:00 - 20:00 | Black Hawk East College, 26230 Black Hawk Road, Galva, IL, 61434, United States
Join us for a fun and informative night just for ladies that live and work in agriculture! There will be coffee, dessert and good ole’ girl power!

Women in agriculture are tough. We carry families, farms and futures on our backs, and we still manage to still show up to town looking half way descent ( well, some days). But real strength isn’t about breaking; it’s about being brave enough to bend before you snap. Adrienne’s message is a celebration of the women who hold it all together- even when they are running on caffeine and sure will power- and a reminder that vulnerability isn’t weakness, it’s leadership. Together we will laugh, exhale, and find tools to care for ourselves and the people we love. You’ll leave feeling grounded, hopeful, and remembering that strong women don’t do it all- we do what matters… with grit, grace, and a whole lot of girl power.

Ladies – mark your calendars!

Join us January 29th for this inspirational program featuring ag mental health specialist Adrienne DeSutter!

Black Hawk College East Campus
Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 6:00pm
Coffee, dessert, inspiration and a great message!
FREE to attend – RSVP by Jan 23rd- Call 815-875-6468.

Tractor Trek
2026-06-13 08:00 - 16:00 | Bureau Valley High School, United States
Farm Bureau Foundation to Sponsor a Tractor Trek to support Ag in the Classroom
Save the Date!!! The Bureau County Farm Bureau Foundation is putting the final touches on plans for our 14th annual Tractor Trek. The Tractor Trek will be held on Saturday, June 13th, rain, or shine! This year the event will be leaving Bureau Valley High School in Manlius, for a ride through a portion of Bureau County.
Participants will have the opportunity to share an exciting event with other antique tractor enthusiasts as they travel through a portion of Bureau County. Pre-registration is required by completing a registration form by June 1st. There is a registration fee of $50.
Refreshments, lunch, and a fun-filled experience will be provided. The deadline to register is soon, space is limited. If you would like more information, you may contact the Bureau County Farm Bureau at (815) 875-6468. All proceeds will benefit the Bureau County Farm Bureau Foundation, Ag in the Classroom Program.
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Golf Outing
2026-06-18 09:00 - 15:00 | Spring Creek Golf Course, 286 Spring Creek Drive, Spring Valley, IL, 61362, United States
Golf Outing Bureau and Lee County Farm Bureaus will be hosting their 17th Annual Golf Outing for supporters of Ag in the Classroom. The outing will be held on Thursday, June 18th in Spring Valley. The Tournament will be a shot-gun start, 4- person scramble. Tee time is 9 a.m. and lunch (provided by COUNTRY Financial) will be served for all teams during the event. Proceeds from the tournament will benefit the Bureau and Lee County Ag in the Classroom programs.
Today’s youth are two and three generations removed from the farm. That’s why we feel it is so important to bring agriculture awareness to local students. Supporting the Ag in the Classroom program helps us provide free agriculture materials, presentations and resources to local teachers and classrooms in Bureau and Lee Counties. So, whether you consider yourself “good on the green” or just want to have a fun day out, this is the tournament for you!
Polish up your clubs and support a good cause. Team fees are $250 for Basic Registration, $275 for Super Registration and $300 for Premium Registration. Registration includes 18-holes of golf, ½ cart and lunch. If you are not a golfer, but would like to support this event, several sponsorship packages are also available. Registration is suggested by June 1.
Registration after the deadline will be accepted if space is available. Tee time starts at 9:00 a.m. For more information, contact the Bureau County Farm Bureau, (815) 875-6468. We hope to see you there!
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