Bureau County Farm Bureau

Canceled- Bureau County 4th Grader Ag Fair
2020-03-19 08:00 - 17:00 UTC
Closed to the Public

Canceled- Ag Appreciation Breakfast
2020-03-20 07:00 - 11:00
A program benefiting the Princeton Chamber of Commerce Ag Scholarships

Postponed for Later Date-Rancher, Farmer, Fisherman Viewing
2020-03-23 18:00 - 21:00 | illinois Valley Community College, United States
In celebration of the 50th anniversary of Earth Day this April, 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 Monday, March 23rd 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.

Earth Day is an annual celebration of the environment and an opportunity to identify areas in which existing conservation efforts can be enhanced to improve our natural resources, including land, air, and water. 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.

Postponed for Later Date- Stroke Detection Screening
2020-03-25 09:00 - 16:00
Farm Bureau Members Receive Discount on Stroke Screenings
Everyone has risk associated with Stroke. Knowing your risk and getting a fast and painless stroke screening are your best defenses against a life threatening or life-altering event.
Many people go through their daily routines without realizing how close they are to suffering a life-threatening stroke. And, unfortunately, most people don’t have symptoms or signs before a stroke occurs. That’s why stroke is commonly referred to as the “silent killer,” ranking as the third leading cause of death in the United States.
But new mobile technology is available today to help individuals determine their stroke risk in advance so they can take steps to improve their health.
Stroke Detection Plus will be screening at the Prouty Building, 435 South Main Street, Princeton, on Wednesday, March 25, from 9:00-4:00.
A complete wellness profile (ultrasound screening for Stroke, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm, Peripheral Arterial Disease, and Osteoporosis) is only $100 for Farm Bureau members. That is a $35 savings over the $135 the general public will pay. Now, add an EKG to detect Atrial Fibrillation for just an additional $35.
Appointments are necessary. To set up an appointment, call toll-free 1-877-732-8258.
A two-minute virtual tour of the screenings can be found at www.strokedetectionplus.com
People over the age of 40 are encouraged to get tested especially with one or more of the following risk factors: high blood pressure, diabetes, more than 20 pounds overweight, smoke, have high cholesterol, inactive lifestyle, or have a family medical history of heart disease or stroke.
A stroke screening will help to identify these blood flow blockages. Stroke Detection Plus, a mobile vascular screening company, uses ultrasound technology to find blockages in the body’s blood vessels that could lead to a stroke. Call today for your appointment!

Canceled- Women in Agriculture Conference
2020-03-27 08:00 - 17:00
Jeanne Bernick to Headline Women in Agriculture Conference

The Women in Agriculture Conference committee is pleased to announce that Jeanne Bernick will headline the 9th annual Women in Agriculture Conference in Rock Island on Friday, March 27, 2020. Bernick is the co-author of a women’s ag leadership book “Ceres Rising: How Women are Leading Farm Business”. Her presentation will focus on how women across the world and at home are impacting their communities and what we can learn from their inspirational stories.

The keynote will be followed by a variety of breakout sessions as well a buffet lunch.

Closing out the conference is Dr. Kim Kidwell, Dean and Robert A. Easter Chair in the College of Agricultural Consumer and Environmental Sciences (ACES) at the University of Illinois. She is a proud Alumna of ACES where she earned a bachelor’s degree in both genetics, development and agriculture sciences. She received her masters and Ph.D. in plant breeding and genetics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She will speak on “Women Changing Agriculture” and highlight how women have served as the heartbeat of agriculture since civilization.

Pre-registration for the event is open. More details can be found at womeninagricultureconference.com This Conference is sponsored by the several County Farm Bureaus in Western Illinois and the Farm Bureau Women in Agriculture Conference Committee.

Office Closed- Good Friday
2020-04-10 08:00 - 17:00

Farm Bureau Board Meeting
2020-04-13 19:00 - 21:00, 2020-06-08 19:00 - 21:00

Lady Landowner Seminar
2020-04-21 09:00 - 11:00
Canceled due to COVID

Farm Bureau Board Meeting
2020-05-11 19:00 - 21:00
May be canceled due to spring planting

Office Closed- Memorial Day
2020-05-25 08:00 - 17:00

Ag in a Day Teacher Training
2020-06-09 08:00 - 2020-06-10 17:00

Teacher's Summer Ag Institute II
2020-06-11 08:00 - 2020-06-12 17:00

Foundation Golf Outing
2020-06-18 08:00 - 17:00 | Shady Oaks Country Club, United States
Moved to a virtual outing. Contact the office for more information.

2020 Registration Sponsorship Brochure (1)

Young Leader Wiffle Ball Tournament
2020-06-20 08:00 - 17:00

BCFB Foundation Tractor Trek
2020-06-27 08:00 - 17:00

Office Closed- Happy Independence Day
2020-07-03 08:00 - 17:00

Bureau County Farm Bureau Board Meeting
2020-07-13 19:00 - 21:00, 2020-08-10 19:00 - 21:00, 2020-09-14 19:00 - 21:00

4-H Fair Barnyard Games
2020-07-16 15:00 - 16:00

4-H Master Showmanship Contest
2020-07-17 19:30 - 20:30

Bureau County Fair
2020-08-26 08:00 - 2020-08-31 17:00

Alaska Trip- TriState Travel
2020-08-29 08:00 - 2020-09-07 17:00
Canceled due to COVID- Look for more information about this trip in 2021!

Farm Bureau is excited to announce that we will once again be partnering with Tri-State Travel and other surrounding Farm Bureaus to offer a fantastic trip to Alaska this fall. Would you like to see more of the world around you? Maybe you don’t have time to plan a trip, maybe you are not comfortable driving on interstates or in heavy traffic, maybe you aren’t comfortable making airline reservations. With Tri-State Travel, you fill out a registration form, pay for the trip and show up at the pick-up point. Tri-State does the rest. There will be two trip options for this destination
* Alaska Land Tour- August 29-September 7
* Alaska Land & Cruise Tour- August 29- September 13
Please contact the Bureau County Farm Bureau office at 815-875-6468 to register or for more information.

Office Closed- Labor Day
2020-09-07 08:00 - 17:00

Homestead Festival- Pork Tent Set Up Canceled
2020-09-11 09:00 - 11:00

Homestead Festival Porkchop Cooking- Canceled
2020-09-12 08:00 - 17:00

Deadline to Register for Freezer Meal Fundraiser
2020-09-24 16:00 - 17:00
Enjoy the ease of picking up 10 prepackaged meals to serve 3-5. All you need to do is reheat! A great way to save time on meal prep and support the Bureau County Farm Bureau Foundation.

It costs $170 and averages only $3.40 a person with each meal feeding 5 people. Please submit payment by September 24th.

MENU:
Sweet & Sour Meatballs
Breakfast Burritos
Pulled Pork
Cheesy Ham & Potato
Baked Mostaccioli
Chicken Fajitas
Ham Balls
Bourbon Pulled Chicken
Cowboy Tator Tot Casserole
Cheesy Chicken & Stuffing Casserole

Meals will be prepared, packaged, and frozen. Meals will be packaged in a sealed box for pickup and can be picked up at the Bureau County Farm Bureau on Thursday, October 8 between 3:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.

Pre-registration and payment is required by Sept. 24. You may mail your payment to 1407 N Main Street, Princeton, IL 61356 or you may pay by phone for a slight service fee at (815) 875-6468.

Bureau Meal Prep Flyer

Fundraiser Meal Pick Up
2020-10-08 15:30 - 17:30
Meals must be pre-ordered by September 24.
Bureau Meal Prep Flyer

Office Closed
2020-10-12 08:00 - 17:00
Columbus Day
