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...
The Marion County Farm Bureau (CFB) held its 107th Annual Meeting on Monday, November 10th at the First Christian Church in Salem with approximately 150 members and guests in attendance. Highlights from the meeting included reports from the organization’s officers, staff, committees, and a couple special presentations. In addition to his annual address, President Steven Brummel recognized this year’s ten (10) Foundation Scholarship...
The Marion County Farm Bureau’s Young Leaders Committee is inviting the community to test their knowledge for a great cause at their upcoming Trivia Night on Friday, January 16, at First Christian Church in Salem. The event will raise funds for a brand-new Young Leader Scholarship, sponsored through the Marion CFB...
Marion County students are getting a hands-on education in agriculture thanks to a unique program led by AITC Coordinator Abbey Walsh. The AR & Agriculture program, designed for 2nd graders, combines Accelerated Reader books with short activities and fascinating facts. So far, students have explored topics like What is Ag, pizza,...
Earlier this fall, the Marion County Farm Bureau (CFB) Foundation invited teachers throughout Marion County to apply for funding to support classroom supplies, educational resources, or field trips that relate back to agriculture. In total, 14 applications were submitted—and the Foundation approved all 14, distributing a combined $4,450...
The Marion County Farm Bureau is once again offering fresh citrus for members — just in time for the holidays!Our popular 20-lb Premium Holiday Fruit Box returns this year, featuring a delicious mix of oranges, grapefruit, pears, clementines, lemons, limes, pineapple, Washington apples, gourmet popcorn...