Bureau County Farm Bureau

Office Closed
2022-12-29 08:00 - 17:00, 2022-12-28 08:00 - 17:00, 2022-12-27 08:00 - 17:00, 2022-12-26 08:00 - 17:00, 2022-12-23 08:00 - 17:00 UTC

Board Meeting
2022-12-12 19:00 - 21:00, 2022-11-14 19:00 - 21:00, 2022-09-12 19:00 - 21:00, 2022-08-08 19:00 - 21:00
Bureau County Farm Bureau

Healthy Holidays with a Twist
2022-12-08 18:00 - 20:00

Illinois Farm Bureau Annual Meeting
2022-12-03 - 2022-12-06
Palmer House, Chicago

Office Closed
2022-11-24 - 2022-11-25
In observance of Thanksgiving

Lady Landowner Seminar
2022-11-18 09:00 - 11:00
Attend this meeting to learn your rights as a landowner when approached by unsolicited contracts.

Office Closed
2022-11-11 08:00 - 17:00
In observance of Veterans Day

College Ag Recruitment Day
2022-11-10 10:00 - 17:00
The Bureau County Farm Bureau, along with Marshall-Putnam and Stark County Farm Bureaus will be hosting a College Open House Day for Agriculture on Thursday, November 0th from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at Birkey’s Farm Store in Henry. This is a great opportunity for area students to meet locally with representatives of these schools.
The following schools who offer agriculture programs have been invited: Illinois State University, University of Illinois, Southern Illinois University, Western Illinois University, Black Hawk East, Joliet Junior College, Illinois Valley Community College, Sauk Valley Community College, Parkland College and Illinois Central College. If you are interested in majoring in agriculture, please feel free to attend the program and utilize this opportunity to meet with nine Illinois colleges.
All sophomore, junior and senior students from the high schools in Bureau, Marshall, Putnam, and Stark counties that are interested in pursuing a career in an agricultural field are invited to attend. With one in four jobs in Illinois being related to agriculture, we feel that an event of this type is very important. Open House hours will be from 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Bureau County schools have been assigned to the first session but if you would prefer the second session it can be requested.
If you have any questions regarding the day, or know a student who would like to attend please contact the Bureau County Farm Bureau at (815) 875-6468. Registration should be reported before November 1st in order to assure adequate seating. We hope you will take advantage of this great opportunity!

Women's Committee Meeting
2022-10-26 15:30 - 16:30

Carhartts and Colors Fall Tractor Drive
2022-10-08 08:00 - 15:00
Save the Date!!! The Bureau County Tractor Drive Committee and the Bureau County Farm Foundation are making the final plans for a tractor drive this fall in honor of the late Dave Doty. The Tractor Drive will be held on Saturday October 8, 2022. Preregistration is due by October 1.
Registration will be at 7:00 a.m. with an 8:00 a.m. departure from the Bureau County Fair Grounds in Princeton, Illinois. The cost is $25 per tractor and all proceeds go towards the Bureau County Farm Bureau Foundation. For more info, contact the Bureau County Farm Bureau office at (815) 875-6468.
Driver Application-8.22

Freezer Meal Fundraiser
2022-10-03 15:30 - 17:00
Freezer Meal Pick up – Enjoy the ease of picking up 10 prepackaged meals to serve up to 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 $175 and averages only $3.50 a person with each meal feeding 5 people.
Orders and payment are due by September 19th.
MENU:
Pulled Pork
Smoked Pork Loin
Chicken Fajitas
BBQ Meatballs
Chicken Noodle Soup
Smoked Pork Chop Sandwiches
Shepherd’s Pie
Ham & Potatoes
Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta
Pulled Pork Mac & Cheese

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 Tuesday, October 3 between 3:30 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Pre-registration and payment is required by Sept. 19. You may mail your payment to Bureau County Farm Bureau Foundation, 1407 N Main Street, Princeton, IL 61356 or you may pay by phone for a slight service fee at (815) 875-6468.
Fall Meal Fundraiser

Foundation Board Meeting
2022-09-12 18:00 - 19:00
Farm Bureau

Illinois Farm Bureau Leaders to Washington
2022-09-12 - 2022-09-15

Amish Country Tour
2022-09-11 - 2022-09-16
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 Pennsylvania Amish Country this fall. The trip will take place September 11-16.
The Pennsylvania Amish are the oldest and largest Amish community in the country. Join us as we learn about the history, beliefs, and culture of the Amish people, while enjoying delicious food and great entertainment venues.

Homestead Festival
2022-09-09 - 2022-09-11
Be sure to stop at the park for a porkchop!

Office Closed
2022-09-05 08:00 - 17:00
In observance of Labor Day

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

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

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.

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.

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

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