Bureau County Farm Bureau

Office Closed
2023-04-07 08:00 - 17:00 UTC
Good Friday

BCFB Board Meeting
2023-04-10 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-06-12 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-07-10 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-08-14 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-09-11 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-11-13 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-12-11 19:00 - 21:00

Office Closed
2023-05-29 08:00 - 17:00
Memorial Day

Tractor Trek
2023-06-10 08:00 - 16:00
The Bureau County Farm Bureau Foundation is putting the final touches on plans for our 11th annual Tractor Trek. The Tractor Trek will be held on Saturday, June 10, 2023, rain or shine! This year the event will be leaving from River Valley Co-Op south of Ohio for a ride through the northeastern 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 June 2nd. 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.
In order to register please print off the registration form and return to the office by the deadline.
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Printable Flyer: 23-369 Bureau_CFB_Foundation_Tractor_Trek_Flyer_PRINT

Beef and Ag Days Festival
2023-06-17 08:00 - 17:00
Princeton, IL

Office Closed
2023-06-19 08:00 - 17:00
Juneteenth Day

Foundation Golf Outing
2023-06-22 09:00 - 15:00
Golf Outing Bureau and Lee County Farm Bureaus will be hosting their 14th Annual Golf Outing for supporters of Ag in the Classroom. The outing will be held on Thursday, June 22nd in Sublette. 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 2.
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!
In order to register for a team or submit a sponsorship please print off and fill out this brochure and return it to the Farm Bureau .
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Office Closed
2023-07-04 08:00 - 17:00
Happy Independence Day

IFB Leaders to Washington
2023-07-11 08:00 - 2023-07-13 17:00, 2023-09-12 08:00 - 2023-09-14 17:00

County 4-H Fair
2023-07-13 08:00 - 2023-07-15 17:00

Bureau County Master Showmanship
2023-07-14 19:30
The Bureau County Farm Bureau and U of I Extension will host the Bureau County Master Showmanship Contest Friday, July 14, beginning at 7:30 p.m. (or approximately ½ hour after the end of the swine show) in the Swine/Sheep Livestock Barn at the Bureau County Fair Grounds.
The Master Showmanship Contest recognizes 4-H youth who have excelled at showing animals at the 4-H fair. The participants will be judged on their handling of each of three species of animals: beef, sheep and swine. They also are quizzed by the judge on their knowledge of animal husbandry and livestock production.
The registration deadline for 4-H Participants is Friday, June 16th. This can be done online or through the provided word document at the Extension Office.
A winner from each species will receive recognition and top prizes will be given to the top two overall showmen. The top overall winner will be eligible to represent Bureau County at the Illinois Master Showmanship contest at the Illinois State Fair to be held on Friday, August 11.
Rules for the contest are found here: Master Showmanship letter-23
In order to register you must fill out the jotform on-line at https://form.jotform.com/bcfb006/2023-master-showmanship-entry-form

Illinois State Fair
2023-08-10 08:00 - 2023-08-20 17:00

Health Screening/Blood Draws
2023-08-18 06:00 - 09:00

Bureau County Fair
2023-08-23 08:00 - 2023-08-27 17:00

Office Closed
2023-09-04 08:00 - 17:00
Labor Day

Homestead Festival
2023-09-08 08:00 - 2023-09-10 17:00

Office Closed
2023-10-09 08:00 - 17:00
Columbus Day

Election Day
2023-11-07 08:00 - 17:00

Office Closed
2023-11-10 08:00 - 17:00
Veterans Day

Office Closed
2023-11-23 08:00 - 2023-11-24 17:00
Happy Thanksgiving

IAA Annual Meeting
2023-12-02 08:00 - 2023-12-05 17:00

Office Closed
2023-12-25 08:00 - 2023-12-29 17:00
Merry Christmas

Women in Ag Conference
2025-03-28 08:00 - 16:30 | Ballys Rock Island, 777 Bally Blvd, Rock Island, Illinois, 61201
Brooke Clay Taylor, Rural Gone Urban, to Headline Women in Agriculture Conference
The Women in Agriculture Conference committee is excited for the 2025, Women in Agriculture Conference. Brooke Clay Taylor, Rural Gone Urban, will headline for the annual Women in Agriculture Conference in Rock Island on Friday, March 28, 2025. Join Brooke Clay Taylor, founder of Rural Gone Urban and the Rural Gone Urban Foundation, and discover the raw truth behind her remarkable career in strategic communications and entrepreneurship in the agricultural industry, intertwined with the personal struggles of battling cancer and raising a family.
Our Mid-Day Panel consists of Kathrin Grady of John Deere, Laura Fidler of Fairview Sale Barn, and Allison Schwingle of Marquis Energy and their take on how to cultivate a “Work/Life Balance”.
With a variety of breakouts from Wind, Solar, Livestock and Legislation, to Farm Family Resources and much more in between – there is something to spark everyone’s interest!
THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT!!
This Conference is sponsored by the Farm Bureau Women in Agriculture Conference Committee.
