Bureau County Farm Bureau

Freezer Meal Fundraiser
2022-10-03 15:30 - 17:00 UTC
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

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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

Office Closed
2022-12-23 08:00 - 17:00, 2022-12-26 08:00 - 17:00, 2022-12-27 08:00 - 17:00, 2022-12-28 08:00 - 17:00, 2022-12-29 08:00 - 17:00, 2022-12-30 08:00 - 17:00, 2023-01-02 08:00 - 17:00, 2023-01-16 08:00 - 17:00

AFBF Annual Meeting
2023-01-05 08:00 - 2023-01-10 17:00

Specialty Grower Conference
2023-01-11 08:00 - 2023-01-13 17:00

Sustaining Our Future Documentary
2023-01-14 19:00 - 20:30
Apollo Theatre. Princeton

County Farm Bureau Annual Meeting
2023-01-16 18:00 - 19:00

BCFB Board Meeting
2023-01-16 19:00, 2023-02-13 19:00 - 21:00

ILFB YL Conference
2023-01-20 08:00 - 2023-01-21 17:00

IVCC Job and Scholarship Fair
2023-01-26 09:00 - 12:00

Princeton FFA Alumni Porkchop Fundraiser
2023-01-31 17:30 - 20:30

Candle Class
2023-02-09 18:00 - 19:30
Create Your Own Candle Class
Join the Farm Bureau Women’s Committee for an evening of creativity while making your own custom candle with the help of Farm to Wick Soy Candles. The event will take place on Thursday, February 9th at 6:00 p.m. at the Farm Bureau office on North Main Street in Princeton. Pick up to 4 scents from the 50+ options. Everyone will create their own 8 oz. candle.
The class fee is $20 for members and $30 for a non-member. This fee includes instructions and all candle making supplies! Additional candles are only $20 each. This is a two-hour event. Seating is limited and classes may be subject to cancellation based on the number of enrollments.
Spend a creative evening with friends and/or family making a candle from start to finish! It is sure to be a great time!
To register for the event please contact the Bureau County Farm Bureau at (815) 875-6468 .

Young Leader Curling
2023-02-10 19:00 - 21:00
Young Leader Curling Outing Scheduled
The Bureau County Farm Bureau Young Leader Committee will take part in the annual District 4 YL Curling outing on Friday, February 10th 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 $25 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 3rd. Bring a friend!
