Bureau County Farm Bureau

January Board Meeting
2022-01-10 19:00 - 21:00 UTC
7:00 p.m. Farm Bureau Building

Office Closed Martin Luther King Jr. Day
2022-01-17 08:00 - 17:00

IAA YL Conference
2022-01-21 08:00 - 2022-01-23 17:00

YL and FFA Trivia Night
2022-01-26 18:30 - 20:30

Rancher Farmer Fisherman Viewing- Canceled
2022-02-02 18:00 - 21:00
This event has been canceled due to inclement weather.

This winter, local County Farm Bureaus will partner with the Illinois Valley Community College Ag Club to host a free showing of Discovery’s Rancher, Farmer, Fisherman. The public will be invited to attend the event at the Dr. Mary Margaret Weeg Cultural entre at the IVCC Oglesby campus on Wednesday, February 2nd at 6:00 p.m. The documentary will be followed by a brief panel, with experts diving into a discussion about conservation efforts and environmental focus on local agricultural lands.

Come view Discovery’s Rancher, Farmer, Fisherman as it shines a light on preserving landscapes and offers inspiring solutions to the challenges confronting America’s wild land and wildlife, fisheries and croplands.

For more information about this free event or to register, please visit call the Bureau County Farm Bureau at (815) 875-6468.

IVCC Ag Night
2022-02-08 18:00 - 20:00
IVCC Ag Info Night
The Illinois Valley Community College agriculture program will host Ag Info Nights in February in conjunction with the La Salle County, Bureau County and Marshall-Putnam Farm Bureaus.
The first is at 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 7 at the LaSalle County Farm Bureau in Ottawa followed by a 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 8 session at the Bureau County Farm Bureau in Princeton.
Sessions include a program overview, overview of Farm Bureau and Collegiate Farm Bureau membership, and county Farm Bureau scholarship programs. Each will end with a period for questions and answers.
Prospective students and parents are encouraged to attend one of the sessions. You do not need to be a Farm Bureau member to attend.
RSVP by calling the Bureau County Farm Bureau at (815) 875-6468 or the LaSalle County Farm Bureau at (815) 433-0371. For any questions, email IVCC agriculture co-coordinator and instructor Willard Mott at Willard_mott@ivcc.edu.

YL Curling
2022-02-11 19:00 - 21:00
The Bureau County Farm Bureau Young Leader Committee will take part in the annual District 4 YL Curling outing on Friday, February 11th at 7:00 p.m.

The location for the event will be the Waltham Curling Club in Triumph. Everyone who participates in the curling activity will have to sign a liability waiver before they can play. All are asked to wear clean tennis shoes. The cost is $21 per person to curl.

If you are a Farm Bureau member between the ages of 18-35 and would like to take part in this event, please call the Bureau County Farm Bureau office at 815-875-6468 to register before February 4th. Bring a friend!

February Board Meeting
2022-02-14 19:00 - 21:00

IFB Governmental Affairs and Leadership Conference
2022-02-22 08:00 - 17:00
Springfield, IL

Amish Country Trip Informational Meeting
2022-02-24 10:00 - 11:30
Farm Bureau Building

Summer Ag Academy for Teachers
2022-06-06 - 2022-06-10

Ag in a Day Tours for Teachers
2022-06-08 - 2022-06-09

Foundation Tractor Trek
2022-06-11 08:00 - 17:00
More information to come soon.

Board Meeting
2022-06-13 19:00 - 21:00
Farm Bureau

Foundation Golf Outing
2022-06-23 08:00 - 17:00
Spring Creek Golf Course

Indendance Day
2022-07-04 08:00 - 17:00
Office Closed in observance

Board Meeting
2022-07-11 19:00 - 21:00

4-H Fair
2022-07-14 08:00 - 17:00, 2022-07-15 08:00 - 17:00, 2022-07-16 08:00 - 17:00

4-H Master Showmanship
2022-07-15 19:30 - 21:30
Fair Grounds

YL District Discussion Meet
2022-07-19 17:30 - 21:00
We are excited to announce our 2021 Young Leader District Discussion Meet. The event will take place Tuesday, July 19th at the Bureau County Farm Bureau office at 1407 N Main Street, Princeton. Orientation will begin at 5:30 with the meet beginning at 6:00 p.m.
The Farm Bureau Discussion Meet is a competitive event, designed to simulate a committee meeting where discussion and active participation are expected from each participant. This competition is evaluated on an exchange of ideas and information on a pre-determined topic. Participants build basic discussion skills, develop a keen understanding of important agricultural issues, and explore how groups can pool knowledge to reach consensus and solve problems. Successful participants are productive thinkers rather than emotional persuaders and assist the group in creating ways to implement the solutions discussed and highlight Farm Bureau’s involvement in those actions/steps.

Topics for District Discussion Meets include:

How can Farm Bureau effectively support and equip young farmers and ranchers to successfully manage economic and infrastructure challenges to ensure healthy and sustainable farms and ranches across the country?

Due to current economic demands, many farmers and ranchers spend a lot of time outside the “fence rows” on off-farm jobs. How can Farm Bureau become more accessible and welcoming to members who are working in related fields and juggling responsibilities on and off the farm?

The Discussion Meet is open to Farm Bureau members between the ages of 18-35. If you are interested in participating contact the Farm Bureau office before the date of the event.

IAA Presidents Conference
2022-07-25 08:00 - 17:00, 2022-07-26 08:00 - 17:00

Board Meeting
2022-08-08 19:00 - 21:00
Bureau County Farm Bureau

Illinois State Fair
2022-08-11 - 2022-08-21

Mules, Marigolds and Mimosas Tour
2022-08-19 11:30 - 16:00
Are you ready for a staycation? If so, we have just the trip for you! The Bureau and Marshall-Putnam Farm Bureau Foundations have planned a fun-filled day trip on Friday, August 19, pairing the I&M Canal Boat Tour with a visit to another local treasure – the gorgeous Weber Gardens.

Enjoy a relaxing and educational ride on the I&M Canal at, then kick back with mimosas at the Boat Captain’s Luncheon located at the Lock 16 Café. Next, venture to the whimsical world of Ted Weber, his storybook-style house, and over 2 acres of stunning English gardens, complete with fountains, statues, and other ornamental features.

We will meet at the I&M Canal Visitor Center, 754 First Street, LaSalle, at 11:30 a.m. for the boat tour and then lunch. After lunch, we will drive to Weber House in Streator, which is approximately 35 minutes from the boat. All travel is on your own and we anticipate the day over around 4:00 pm.

The cost is $75 per person. This includes the boat tour, lunch with one mimosa, and admission to the Weber House. You can register by calling the Bureau County Farm Bureau at 815-875-6468 or the Marshall-Putnam Farm Bureau office at 309-364-2501. The deadline to reserve your spot is noon, July 28. All proceeds will benefit the Farm Bureau Foundations.

Preventative Health Screenings
2022-08-23 06:00 - 09:00
Bureau County Farm Bureau Preventive Health Screenings…Now Taking Appointments!

Your Bureau County Farm Bureau is inviting you to take part in a preventive health screening to be offered on Tuesday, August 23rd, 2022, from 6am-9am at the Bureau County Farm Bureau office! These screenings include a blood draw with panels like a wellness draw at your doctor’s office, but at a fraction of the cost!

Identify any health concerns early, while they’re still very treatable or give yourself peace of mind that you’re on the right track with your health! It is recommended to have an annual blood draw after the age of 40 to track basic health values with focus on prevention first! Appointments are limited for this event, so please call now!

Base Package Health Screening – $100 includes blood draw and blood pressure check

Base Package Blood Draw to Include:
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP), Lipid Panel and Complete Blood Count (CBC) – these panels test values such as cholesterol, glucose, protein counts, electrolytes, liver enzymes, white & red blood cell counts and much more. These tests can indicate risk for heart disease, diabetes and many other chronic conditions. Important: The blood draw does require a 12-hour fast.

Added tests participants may opt to include in their panel:
Prostate Specific Antigen, $25 (PSA) – prostate health for men. Thyroid Stimulating Hormone, $25 (TSH) – thyroid gland function. Hemoglobin A1C, $25 (A1C) – provides 90 day average of blood sugar. Testosterone, $25 – indicates levels of testosterone in the blood. Vitamin D, $25 – indicates level of Vitamin D in the blood. C-Reactive Protein, $25 (CRP) – indicates level of inflammation in the body.

Your screening the day of the event will take about 15 minutes, and you will receive your results in the mail in 2-3 weeks. You will have the option of scheduling a follow-up 1-1 consultation to review your results with a Certified Health Coach OR Nurse Practitioner.

For the typical farm family with insurance purchased on the marketplace or direct from an insurer, the above blood work in the Base Package Health Screening may cost upwards of $750-$1000! Your cost at this health screening through Thrive Wellness, Inc. is $100!

Thrive Wellness, Inc. (Peoria, IL) is a workplace/professional organization wellness company providing health screenings and health education. We are backed by Northwestern Medicine / Health Lab out of Chicago, IL who performs testing on specimens and Private Family Practice Nurse Practitioner, Tarah Gibbs (Pekin, IL) who serves as Medical Consultant to Thrive Wellness, Inc.

TO SCHEDULE YOUR HEALTH SCREENING:
Contact Bob Phillips, Director of Thrive Wellness, at 309-550-9172 or bob@thrivewellnessinc.com
We accept cash, check or debit/credit for payment.

Bureau County Fair
2022-08-24 - 2022-08-28
https://www.bureaucountyfair.com/fair-schedule/

District Leaders Meeting
2022-08-30 18:00 - 20:00
