DeKalb County Farm Bureau

Donations are still coming in & we are so grateful. What an incredible community we have! Thank you for supporting the DeKalb County Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture during #GiveDeKalbCounty! 🌱❤️

Thank you to the more than 1,300 Illinois Farm Bureau members who answered the call to action and made their voices heard. We also thank members of the Illinois Congressional delegation, Reps @RepBost , @RepLaHood , and @RepMaryMiller , for listening to farmers and supporting passage of the #FarmBill in the U.S. #House, along with @HouseAgGOP and Chairman G.T. Thompson for their leadership.

College Students — Don’t Miss This Opportunity! 🎓 There is ONE MONTH left to apply! Scholarships through the DeKalb County Farm Bureau Foundation are open to college sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Don’t wait, apply today! ⏳ Deadline: June 5 🔗 Apply: bit.ly/FarmBureauScho…

Take a quick l👀k at Summer Ag Institute in action… Ready to be part of it? Registration is OPEN for the 2026 SAI: “Drones, Robots, and AI, Oh My!” 📚 Earn 30 PDCs or 2 graduate credit hours 🔗 Learn more & register: growyoungminds.org #SAI2026 #agintheclassroom

Today & every day is a great reminder to appreciate the land around us and do our part to care for it. From our fields to our communities, every effort makes a difference. It's our turn. Happy #EarthDay 🌎🌱

Congratulations to Mike & Lynn Martz on this well-deserved recognition as well as all of the 2026 @Prairie_Farmer Master Farmer winners! 🎉

#GiveDeKalbCounty kicks off THIS week with mail-in donations accepted April 23-May 7! 📬 Support the DeKalb County Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture during this amazing community wide day of giving! 🚜🌽Or donate online at bit.ly/givefarmbureau on May 7! 🤩 #PlantALegacy

Yesterday, DCFB President Berk Boehne & staff presented a @ILFarmBureau Rural Development Grant award to the Somonauk Fire Department! 🚒 We're proud to support the emergency services that keep our rural communities safe. Congrats! 🥳

Our DeKalb County Farm Bureau Foundation College Scholarships are NOW OPEN for college sophomores, juniors, & seniors too! 🎓 🔗Learn more & apply here: bit.ly/FarmBureauScho… 📅 Deadline: Friday, June 5, 2026! #scholarships #collegescholarships #applynow #growyourfuture

Happy Easter Weekend! Sharing a special message from Will County member Dave Kestel, who continues the tradition of planting a cross each year and a meaningful reminder of faith, agriculture, and the season of renewal.

DeKalb County Farm Bureau leaders were in Springfield last week for National Ag Day, advocating for agriculture and connecting with state leaders to share its impact. Thank you to our state leaders for their time and support! #AgDay26

There’s still time to urge your U.S. Representative to vote YES on the 2026 #FarmBill #markup. ✅🌾 Your voice matters, and members of Congress want to hear from you. It only takes a minute to send an email, and no phone call is required 🙂. ACT NOW: on.ilfb.org/3ZFru2j

Dekalb County Farm Bureau directors met with legislators earlier this week in Springfield at the Annual @ILFarmBureau Governmental Affairs Leadership Conference. #GALC #advocacy #grassroots

Cheers to 70 years! 🥳The DeKalb County Farm Bureau Foundation is thrilled to celebrate 70 years of Scholarships!! 🎓🎉Our High School Senior Scholarship applications are officially OPEN! Students apply here👉 bit.ly/FarmBureauScho… #scholarships #classof2026 #applynow

Several of our Directors represented DeKalb County at the recent @ILFarmBureau Annual Meeting in Chicago. They adopted new policies representing this grassroots organization. #IFBAM25 (Left to right: Chris Paulsen, Ed Cowan, Berk Boehne & Grant Bend)

This #GivingTuesday, grow something that lasts. The DeKalb County Farm Bureau Foundation is dedicated to strengthening our community through agricultural education, scholarships, and meaningful outreach. If you’re able, consider making a gift today. plantalegacy.org/donate/

It's harvest season! Please remember to slow down and share the road. #harvest2025

We were up to our ears in corn at @niusteam's 2025 STEM Fest! Partnering with The Suter Company, we shared the story of corn from tassel to table. Visitors had an a-maize-ing time identifying different corn varieties and exploring kernels up close under the microscope.

Seventh grade students from Sycamore Middle School took part in our annual Farm Field Trip. They toured three local farms and participated in hands-on learning stations at Farm Bureau. Students visited Lenkaitis Holsteins, C & B Farms, and Dayton Farms.

DeKalb County FFA students visited the Farm Progress Show today in Decatur. Thanks to Conserv FS and Compeer Financial for sponsoring the trip!