Bureau County Farm Bureau President Bill Naffziger accepts a recognition plaque awarded to the Bureau for its achievements during 2011. The award was presented during the Illinois Farm Bureau Annual Meeting and calls attention to the comprehensive nature of county Farm Bureau programs.

The Bureau County Farm Bureau was recognized for its achievements during the 97th annual meeting of the Illinois Farm Bureau held in Chicago December3-6, 2011.
A member of Membership Group IV, Bureau County received the following program awards:
Gold Star

- Member Relations

Silver Star

- Ag Literacy

- Commodities and Marketing

- Policy Development

- Women's Committee

- Multi-County Projects

Bronze Star

- Health and Safety

- Legislative/Political Process

- Local Affairs

- Communication and Promotion

- Prime Timers Committee

- Young Leader Committee

County Farm Bureaus in Membership Group IV are those with between 3000 and 5400 members.
As part of its Annual Meeting, Illinois Farm Bureau presents program and committee awards in recognition of outstanding county Farm Bureau volunteer efforts throughout the year.
The Illinois Farm Bureau is a member of the American Farm Bureau Federation, a national organization of farmers and ranchers. Founded in 1916, IFB is a non-profit, membership organization controlled by farmers who join through their county Farm Bureau. IFB represents two out of three Illinois farmers.