Effingham County Farm Bureau

05/29/2026

Join us for some educational tours and hands-on learning. Link for reservations is in the comments.

Hello Educators,

Just a friendly reminder that registration is now open for the 2026 Effingham County Ag Institute!

Join us for two days of hands-on agricultural learning, farm tours, presentations, and interactive activities designed to equip and inspire educators with real-world agricultural experiences.

📅 June 9 & 10, 2026
⏰ 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📍 Effingham County Farm Bureau
💲 Cost: $20
🎓 Earn 18 CDPUs

🌱 Registration Deadline: June 1, 2026

This experience is a wonderful opportunity to connect agriculture, education, and community while gaining practical tools and resources to bring back to your classroom.

Register today: (link is in the comments)

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.

We would love to have you join us for this exciting event!

Lynn Wolff
[email protected]
217-342-2103

05/25/2026

Remembering all those who served and died for our country and our freedom

05/14/2026

Thank you members!

THANK YOU to IFB members who took action this week to support year-round E15 sales! Your voices made a difference.

Today, every member of the Illinois delegation in the U.S. House voted in favor of the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025, an important step toward greater certainty and stability for Illinois farmers.

This has been a priority issue for Illinois Farm Bureau members for more than a decade. We will continue advocating for this legislation as it moves to the U.S. Senate. 🌽⛽

Read President Nelson’s statement and more in the FarmWeekNow article below ⬇️

05/12/2026

Please take a moment to thank Congressman Bost for his support of E15.

Take Action Here: https://on.ilfb.org/48XRKtP
✅Fill out your contact information.
✅Review the prewritten message, make edits as you see fit.
✅Send your email to your U.S. Representative asking for their YES vote and support of year-round E15 nationwide.

05/06/2026

Interested in joining our team? Please email a resume to [email protected]

05/01/2026

The Young Farmers are sponsoring a Future Farmer Photo Contest. Share a photo of your future farmer and their age in the comments for your chance to win a gift basket valued at $50. Must be a resident of Effingham County to win.

04/30/2026

Thank you!!

Thank you to the more than 1,300 Illinois Farm Bureau members who answered the call to action and made their voices heard.

We also thank members of the Illinois Congressional delegation, Rep. Mike Bost, Rep. Darin LaHood, Congresswoman Mary Miller, for listening to farmers and supporting passage of the Farm Bill in the U.S. House, along with the House Ag GOP Committee and Chairman G.T. Thompson for their leadership.

04/30/2026

A vote is expected TODAY!! Please contact your congressman and tell them to SUPPORT THE FARM BILL!
Simply click the link👇
https://on.ilfb.org/4cSDljw

THE TIME IS NOW! Support the Farm Bill.

TAKE ACTION: Use the link in comments to email your U.S. Representative and urge a YES vote.

The U.S. House of Representatives is expected to consider the 2026 Farm Bill this week.
Farmers have gone without the certainty of a new Farm Bill since 2023. It’s time for Congress to pass a modern, five-year Farm Bill that reflects today’s agriculture.

Here’s a quick catch-up so you know where this important piece of legislation stands:
✅ House Ag Committee → DONE
🔄 House Floor Vote → IN PROCESS
⏳ Senate Consideration & Conference → NEXT