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01 May

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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...

03 Apr

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 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....

03 Apr

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 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...

03 Apr

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 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...

03 Apr

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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...

02 Feb

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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...

08 Jan

Posted at 16:54h in Uncategorized

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...