News

Farmers Market Set to Open

bureaucounty — Wed, 09 May 2012 12:23:06 -0500

The taste of the summer season will come alive soon as the Bureau County Farmer's Market is expected to open for business Saturday, May 19. The Market, located at Darius-Miller Park in Princeton, is open from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday May 19 through October. The market will also be held on Tuesdays (starting in June) at Darius Miller Park. The hours for the Tuesday evening markets will be from 3:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 15 Plow Creek Farm will be setting up a few days early at the location to sell their fresh strawberries!

Farm Bureau Makes a Donation to Extension

bureaucounty — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 12:36:54 -0500

The Bureau County Farm Bureau donated $2,571 to the Bureau County Extension Unit at the April Board meeting, thanks to generous donations received from Farm Bureau members. Jim May, District 4 Representative (right) presented the check to Jill Guynn, Unit Director of the University of Illinois Extension Unit in Bureau County.

Teacher of the Year Finalist Announced

bureaucounty — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 12:35:03 -0500

Vicki Litherland, K-5 Teacher for PE/Health and coach at Bureau Valley Grade School was named as a finalist for the Illinois Ag in the Classroom Teacher of the Year Award. Ms. Litherland brings ag in to the classroom every chance she gets by using references to agriculture and food pyramid as students learn how they are connected to healthy choices and lifestyles.

Tractor Rollover Training Held for Fire and EMT in Bureau County

bureaucounty — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 12:15:43 -0500

Firefighters and EMTs from all over Bureau County participated in a tractor rollover rescue course Saturday, March 10^th in Princeton. This course provided an in-depth look at agricultural trauma with emphasis on injuries from tractor rollover accidents. Stateline Farm Rescue provided classroom instruction, followed by hands-on training. The Life Flight team from St. Francis Medical Center, in Peoria also flew a helicopter in for the day to allow further medical instruction on such injuries. The Bureau County Farm Bureau sponsored six area firemen thanks to a grant received by Illinois Farm Bureau and COUNTRY Financial.

2012 Ag Fair Held to Celebrate National Ag Month

bureaucounty — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 12:13:04 -0500

The Eighteenth annual 4th grade Ag Fair was held on March 15th at the Bureau County Fairgrounds. This year the Ag Fair was attended by 23 classes composed of almost 440 students and approximately 25 adults and teachers. The 23 classes were divided between morning and afternoon sessions. The students visited 14 different sessions were they had a nine minute mini lesson on agriculture.

Farm Labor Pool Listing

bureaucounty — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 12:05:33 -0500

The Bureau County Farm Bureau Young Leaders Committee has wrapped up its farm labor pool application period. This listing for Bureau County residents interested in full or part time agricultural related labor is has now been compiled. The list is now available at the Farm Bureau Office in Princeton, and will be accessible to anyone who needs farm help.

The Farm Bureau or the Young Leaders Committee do not intend this listing to be an endorsement of any persons and will not be responsible for any actions of workers.

Ag Service Award Nominees Sought

bureaucounty — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 12:04:53 -0500

Once again this year the Bureau County Farm Bureau, Bureau County Pork Producers Association and the Bureau County Cattleman's Association are sponsoring the Agricultural Service Award. The purpose for this award, is to provide an opportunity for Bureau County agricultural organizations and businesses to honor individuals who have given exemplary leadership and service to agriculture and farmers in Bureau County and beyond.

Women in Agriculture Conference a Success

bureaucounty — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 12:03:32 -0500

Over 200 women convened at the iWireless Center on Friday, March 23rd for the 1st annual Women in Agriculture Conference coordinated by local county Farm Bureaus. Michele Payn-Knoper fired up the room with two presentations that each urged the ladies to speak up on behalf of agriculture as well as embracing their agricultural legacy. Breakout sessions included topics on working with congress, farm finances and tax law, marketing commodities, connecting with consumers and creating safe play areas on the farm.

Young Leaders Curl

bureaucounty — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 16:08:19 -0600

Labor Pool Listing Offered to Farmers

bureaucounty — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 16:03:24 -0600

The Farm Bureau or the Young Leaders Committee do not intend this listing to be an endorsement of any persons and will not be responsible for any actions of workers.