CHICAGO – The Bureau County Farm Bureau was recognized for its achievements during the 103rd annual meeting of the Illinois Farm Bureau.
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Bureau County Farm Bureau President, Evan Hultine, accepts a recognition plaque awarded to Bureau County for achievements during 2017. The award was presented during the IFB annual meeting and calls attention to the comprehensive nature of county Farm Bureau programs. (Photo contributed)
CHICAGO – The Bureau County Farm Bureau was recognized for its achievements during the 103rd annual meeting of the Illinois Farm Bureau. As part of its annual meeting, IFB presents program and committee awards for outstanding county Farm Bureau volunteer efforts throughout the year.
Bureau County received program awards in numerous areas:
Gold: Membership Quota, Commodities & Marketing, Local Affairs, Multi-County Projects, County Foundation, Women’s Committee.
Silver: Ag Literacy, Health & Safety, Legislative/Political Process, Communication & Promotion, Member Relations, Young Leaders Committee, Prime Timers Committee.
Bronze: Policy Development.
Bureau County Farm Bureau is a Group 4 County. Group 4 County Farm Bureaus are those with 2,961-5,300 members.
The Illinois Farm Bureau is a member of the American Farm Bureau Federation, a national organization of farmers and ranchers. Founded in 1916, this non-profit, membership organization is controlled by farmers who join through their county Farm Bureau. IFB represents two out of three Illinois farmers.
