The Marion County Farm Bureau’s 5th annual “Community Impact Grant” program sought to identify projects that would improve our communities and create partnerships with other groups and organizations to make them happen. The grant program continued to have a good response in our fifth year,...
This spring, the Marion County Farm Bureau (MCFB) once again offered local 4-H members the opportunity to apply for funding through its annual “4-H Project Grant” program. Now in its fourth year, the program helps younger 4-H members purchase materials needed to begin and complete...
The Marion County Farm Bureau (CFB) is pleased to again sponsor “4-H Project Grants” in 2026 for Marion County 4-Hers. We are hopeful that this program will continue to encourage young 4-Hers to begin new projects by eliminating potential cost burdens they may have, as well as encourage new individuals to become active in the Marion County 4-H Program. 4-Hers between the ages...
Centered on the theme “The Power of Grassroots,” this year’s conference highlighted the impact of member voices shaping policy at every level. Attendees also heard from numerous lawmakers, including Illinois House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch and Illinois Senate President Don Harmon, as well as U.S....
Professor Aaron Heinzmann and members of the Kaskaskia College Collegiate Farm Bureau Chapter attended the 2026 IFB Young Leader Conference in East Peoria on February 6th-7th. More than 444 attendees participated in the conference, which featured 20 breakout sessions across five tracks designed to give...
Local students put their agricultural knowledge to the test on March 17th as the Marion CFB Young Leaders partnered with the county’s FFA chapters to host their annual “FFA Quiz Bowl” competition.Participants competed in a fast-paced series of rounds, answering questions across a wide range...
The Marion County Farm Bureau is inviting its members to come together for an evening of appreciation, community, and summer fun at its upcoming Backyard Bash. The event will take place on July 21st from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and is open to all...
What an incredible morning at the Marion CFB’s Annual “Ag Week” Breakfast!We were thrilled to welcome 200 community members who came out to enjoy a free breakfast and celebrate the vital role agriculture and farmers play in our everyday lives. Not only were we celebrating...
The Marion County Farm Bureau (CFB) has again committed up to $5,000 to fund community improvement projects for 2026 through an online application process with an April 30th deadline. Our Community Impact Grant program seeks to identify various projects that will improve our communities and create partnerships with other groups and organizations to make them a reality. Examples of eligible organizations in Marion County could include: schools, civic organizations, churches, 4-H clubs, FFA...
The Marion County Farm Bureau (CFB) is proud to award 26 first-year FFA members with the “Gift of Blue” as part of its 4th annual FFA Jacket Essay Contest. This year’s contest asked first-year agriculture/FFA students to answer a simple yet meaningful question: “Explain the...