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FAQs Join News My IFB Careers Legal Illinois Farm Bureau Illinois Farm Bureau Leaders’ PortalWho we are Our History Affiliated Organizations Contact IFB IFB Gives Back Membership Directory IFB Leaders Get Involved Ag Census Agricultural Leaders of Tomorrow Collegiate Farm Bureau Competitions, Awards, & Recognition Kickoffs, Conferences, & Conventions Events Agritourism Mini-Series 2024 Annual Meeting FB ACT Join About Advocacy checklist Email tips Phone call tips Visiting tips IAA Foundation Illinois Agriculture in the Classroom Young Leaders Youth Education Programs Resources Learn About IL Agriculture What We Grow and Raise: The Illinois Supply Chain Protecting Natural Resources Local Food Fields Apart Rooted Together Farmer & Rural Resources Livestock Illinois Farmer Veterans Alliance IVET - Food Animal Veterinarian Program Safety & Health Mental Health & Wellness RIMSAP / Rural Nurse Practitioner Scholarship Program Transportation Resources Media and Publications Food Safety Training & Certification Finding Common Ground on Flood Debasements H-2A Program 2023 Farm Bill Paid Leave for All Workers Act Rural Development Grant Program Newsroom Press Releases In the News From the President IFB In Action IFB in Action ACTIVATOR® Adopt-A-Legislator® What We’re Working On Economic Well Being Protecting Our Environment Developing IFB Policy Building Partnerships Family Farm Preservation Act Get Out The Vote Allies in Agriculture OMS Why is the OMS Needed? FAQs Join Illinois Farm Bureau We work to improve the economic well-being of agriculture and enrich the quality of farm family life. See How You Can Help What We’re Working On Economic Well Being Protecting Our Environment Developing IFB Policy Building Partnerships See Our Other Important Priorities Ways to get involved Contact Your Local Office Find an activity in your area where you can roll up your sleeves and help us advance our mission. Advocate We’re always looking for voices to speak up for the right objectives. See how you can help. Attend an Event We have a variety of activities to build community and advance our mission. Illinois Farm Bureau in Action Here are some things we’ve done recently May 01 IVET program fueled success for vet career Illinois Farm Bureau’s Illinois Veterinary Education and Training (IVET) loan program supports veterinarians like Dr. Seely Sayre. Read More Apr 24 IFB stresses farm bill passage a priority during D.C. visit During a recent visit to Capitol Hill, Illinois Farm Bureau’s director of national legislation laid out the organization’s policy priorities to Illinois’ congressional delegation. Read More Mar 27 Illinois, IFB work together to expand farm-use CDLs Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias and members of his staff worked closely with Governmental Affairs and Commodities staff at IFB to implement the change, which allows Class B or C CDL holders to drive Class A covered farm vehicle (CFV) without having to upgrade their CDL to a Class A. Read More Mar 22 Final SEC climate rules eliminate Scope 3 emissions Illinois Farm Bureau and other top ag organizations filed comments with the SEC and wrote thousands of letters to the nation’s top financial regulator and lawmakers in opposition of the requirement. Ag leaders and grassroots Farm Bureau members emphasized the potential costly expenses and privacy issues for family farms if farmers were mandated to disclose greenhouse gas emissions on their operati… Read More Mar 21 New docuseries shines light on urban and rural farmers Rooted Together is a three-part series, produced by Illinois Farm Bureau, that highlights what rural and urban farmers have in common as well as showcasing diversity across the state, with the help of university staff and other experts. Read More Mar 11 IFB leaders meet with legislators on Capitol Hill Following a flurry of meetings on Capitol Hill last week, Illinois Farm Bureau President Brian Duncan said the face time with Illinois’ congressional delegation was invaluable for building relationships and getting the organization’s priorities in front of lawmakers. Read More Mar 08 IFB awards $30,000 aimed at elevating rural communities Illinois Farm Bureau awarded rural development grants to 10 county programs aimed at rural development, one of the organization’s top priorities. Read More Feb 27 IFB brings together members and legislators at GALC The daylong event in Springfield was themed Building for Success” and featured speakers, breakout sessions and a legislative reception, where members had the opportunity to meet their respective legislators, discuss concerns and most importantly, share their personal stories. Read More Feb 07 IFB supported legislation introduced to change Illinois estate tax New bipartisan measures aimed at ensuring the preservation of family farms in the event of a family member’s death were announced Wednesday after years of attempting to reform the Illinois Estate and Generation Transfer Tax Act. Read More Feb 03 AFBF delegates approve all IFB policy submittals IFB’s grassroots-level policy will make a national impact after delegates approved all IFB policy submittals at the American Farm Bureau Federation Convention. Illinois’ submittals covered everything from carbon scoring to loan provisions for young farmers to food access. Read More Jan 30 IAA Foundation announces new scholarships IAA Foundation announced three new scholarships designed to enhance the future of agriculture by enabling more students to study agriculture and related fields. With the three new scholarships, IAA Foundation is offering 110 awards totaling $192,001. Read More Jan 27 IFB awards nutrient stewardship, pollinator conservation grants IFB committed $195,000 in grants to 31 county Farm Bureaus for nutrient stewardship and pollinator conservation programs in 2024. Since 2015, IFB has awarded more than $1.8 million for nearly 175 county Farm Bureau-led projects. Read More Visit My IFB Illinois Farm Bureau… Fights for farmers. We represent three out of every four farmers in Illinois. Whether you have 10 acres or 10,000, we are here to serve you. For more than 100 years, we have stood by our mission to improve the future of agriculture. Gives back. From scholarships to resources for teachers or donating nearly 1 million meals to local food banks, we take pride in caring for our communities. Works the Hill. Capitol Hill, that is. We’re a grassroots organization. Our members work with local, state and federal legislatures to help protect farmers and develop better ways to farm. Keeps you in the...