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...
Marion CFB staff had the opportunity to attend South Central FS Member Appreciation Event on December 10th. The event provided a great opportunity to strengthen our affiliate relationship and connect directly with members.During the event, staff promoted the benefits of FS patronage and shared information...
The Marion County Farm Bureau, in cooperation with the Salem Township Hospital, will again be offering a Wellness Program in March at the Farm Bureau office in Salem. Testing vouchers will again be available for purchase and pickup at the Farm Bureau office from March...
Marion County Farm Bureau (CFB) was recently recognized for its outstanding programing during the 111th Annual Meeting of the Illinois Farm Bureau.The County Activities of Excellence (CAE) awards are given to counties with the most outstanding project for each program area. IFB recognizes Gold, Silver,...
The Marion County Farm Bureau (CFB) will hold its Annual Marketing Seminar and Ribeye Steak dinner on Wednesday, April 1st at 6:30 p.m. at the Farm Bureau office in Salem. This program is open to all members and will begin with a Ribeye Steak Dinner...
To celebrate “National Ag Day” and the affordability of food in America, the Marion County Farm Bureau (CFB) will host their annual Ag Day Breakfast on Tuesday, March 17th at the Farm Bureau office in Salem. A breakfast of scrambled eggs, pancakes, biscuits and gravy,...
The Marion County Farm Bureau (CFB) is awarding 28 more first-year FFA members the “Gift of Blue” as part of their 4th annual FFA Jacket Essay Contest. The essay contest asked first-year Ag/FFA students a simple question, “Explain the main goal you wish to accomplish from being involved in FFA.” Twenty-eight (28) students completed the essay this year. The Marion CFB awarded jackets...
The Marion County Farm Bureau (CFB) Foundation will begin accepting scholarship applications from our member families on January 1st. The Foundation will award scholarships ranging in value from a minimum of $500. Last year the Marion CFB Foundation was able to award fourteen (14) scholarships totaling almost $18,000 with the help of our supporters. To date, the Marion CFB Foundation has awarded over 265 scholarships totaling almost $307,000 to our member families. Scholarships are open to graduating seniors...