Author: fbmgr

07 Jan

Posted at 18:32h in Uncategorized

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,...

07 Jan

Posted at 18:26h in Uncategorized

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...

23 Oct

Posted at 20:17h in Uncategorized

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...

08 Oct

Posted at 18:05h in Uncategorized

The Marion CFB’s annual Member Photo Contest was another great success!  We are grateful to everyone who submitted entries, voted, and supported our local photographers.  We are excited to share that the winning photographs, along with many other entries, will be featured in a new...

08 Oct

Posted at 14:09h in Uncategorized

This month, instead of our regular meeting, the Marion County Young Leaders switched things up with a little friendly competition and a lot of fun!  We hit the mini golf course for a lively round of putt-putt, and some well-earned ice cream to cool off.  This...

08 Oct

Posted at 14:06h in Uncategorized

Marion County Farm Bureau (CFB) would like to extend our deepest gratitude and congratulations to Meggan Hiestand on her recent “retirement” from our Ag in the Classroom (AITC) program. For the past 20 years, Meggan has dedicated her time, talent, and passion to educating students about...