Cook Co. Farm Bureau

Members of the CCFB learned about essential oils last night at our Oils 101 class. They learned all about essential oils and how they can naturally help support the needs of their body. Everyone went... facebook.com/Cook.County.Fa…

Beautify your porch, patio or yard and make a -Spring Planter at VanDerGriends Farm Market on Saturday, May 4th at 10 AM -Succulent Planter at Goebbert's Garden Center on Friday, May 17th at 10 AM. Join us... cookcfb.org/stay-updated/u…

Mr. Bloomstrand shared two examples from his recent school visits. Whitely School had this display of books out when he returned for his second visit and Sunnydale School students showed what they... facebook.com/Cook.County.Fa…

Glad to see more thank you's arriving from students who had our presenters visit their classrooms. #CCFBAITC2019

Another wonderful Ag Day North filled with learning and new experiences. Thank you to the staff and volunteers at Historic Wagner Farm and to all the volunteers who made the program possible. #CCFBAITC2019

Over eight years ago, Farm Bureau launched Ag Days to celebrate National Ag Week. Over 8,100 students and 330 teachers have learned about dairy, pork, beef, corn, soybeans, nutrition, and agriculture and the environment by attending this program.

Illinois ranks first in the nation with $180 billion in processed food sales. In fact, the Chicago metropolitan area contains the largest concentration of food-related businesses in the world.

New beekeepers in training had a great weekend learning from Pete Soltesz and Kim Kulton of the Cook DuPage Beekeepers Association. Thank you to all who attended and to the great instructors!

Such fun presenting agriculture to the enthusiastic participants at the STEM Family Hour hosted by Thornton Township on Saturday. We traced food from farm to table and played BINGO to reinforce the importance of agriculture to Cook County. #STEM #Thorntontwp #CCFBAITC2019

Thank you to our amazing speakers, members and guests, who attended the Hemp Meeting yesterday at the Farm Bureau!

In the late 1920s, the University of Illinois and Purdue University launched educational trains. Although intended for school-aged children, all riders onboard the train heard presentations from soil specialists and agronomists at train station stops across the state.

Did you know that noodles were invented in China, not Italy? #FoodFactFriday

Industrial Hemp Meeting on Tuesday, April 2nd at 1PM at the Cook County Farm Bureau. Public and members register by calling 708-354-3276. cookcfb.org/stay-updated/u…

Great AITC Part Two presentation at Harte School where students learned about the connection between our farmers and their food. Presenter Ms. Jones had them grinding wheat, recording food choices and identifying the origins of their pizza ingredients. #CCFBAITC2019 #IAITC

Our Ag Day South was held on March 21st and one of two educational events to honor National Ag Day. Our thanks to the volunteers who made this possible and to our host site, #TheChildren'sFarm in Palos Park. #CCFBAITC2019

Sun is shining, Spring is in the air and the bees need keepers! Beekeeping class details below - register now! cookcfb.org/stay-updated/u…

Thank you to Southwest School for sharing photos of our presenter, Ms. Jones, and her amazing gift of teaching. facebook.com/Cook.County.Fa…

Five years ago, Farm Bureau partnered with Ted’s Greenhouse and Ronald McDonald House Charities of Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana to develop a garden display for the Chicago Flower and Garden Show.... facebook.com/Cook.County.Fa…

Wondering if your eggs are still good? Fresh eggs will sink in water and rotten eggs will float. #FoodFactFriday

About 15 years ago, the Village of Wheeling declared March 21 National Agriculture Day. facebook.com/Cook.County.Fa…