Edgar County Farm Bureau

06/25/2026

Check out Edgar County’s own, Jackson Ehlers, as he talks with FarmWeekNow about his time as University of Illinois Collegiate Farm Bureau President below 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼

We’re excited to continue our Tomorrow’s Leaders Today radio segment on FarmWeekNow RFD Radio Network! This series highlights the leadership and impact of County and Collegiate Farm Bureau members who are shaping the future of Illinois agriculture.

This month, we’re featuring Jackson Ehlers from the University of Illinois Collegiate Farm Bureau Chapter and a member of the Edgar County Farm Bureau. In his interview, he discusses the chapter's membership growth and the impact of their Harvest for All project on the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus.

Tune in on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month on the RFD Radio Network as we spotlight the individuals behind the programs and celebrate the leaders who are driving Illinois agriculture forward.

Listen now: https://www.farmweeknow.com/tomorrows-leaders-today-jackson-ehlers/audio_45558966-2cd9-49d8-904d-45f6acacb935.html

06/01/2026

Looking for a part-time job with flexible hours during school and summer? Check out our job posting for a new Edgar County Ag in the Classroom coordinator and join us at Edgar County Farm Bureau!

Edgar County Farm Bureau

05/30/2026

We are officially ONE WEEK from opening weekend at the farmer’s market! Come see us next Saturday on the north side of the square for all your favorites and some new vendors!

05/22/2026

05/14/2026

THANK YOU to IFB members who took action this week to support year-round E15 sales! Your voices made a difference.

Today, every member of the Illinois delegation in the U.S. House voted in favor of the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025, an important step toward greater certainty and stability for Illinois farmers.

This has been a priority issue for Illinois Farm Bureau members for more than a decade. We will continue advocating for this legislation as it moves to the U.S. Senate. 🌽⛽

Read President Nelson’s statement and more in the FarmWeekNow article below ⬇️

04/30/2026

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, Rep. Mike Bost, Rep. Darin LaHood, Congresswoman Mary Miller, for listening to farmers and supporting passage of the Farm Bill in the U.S. House, along with the House Ag GOP Committee and Chairman G.T. Thompson for their leadership.

04/30/2026

ECFB Foundation scholarships are due TOMORROW! Check our website for details and eligibility!

04/29/2026

THE TIME IS NOW! Support the Farm Bill.

TAKE ACTION: Use the link in comments to email your U.S. Representative and urge a YES vote.

The U.S. House of Representatives is expected to consider the 2026 Farm Bill this week.
Farmers have gone without the certainty of a new Farm Bill since 2023. It’s time for Congress to pass a modern, five-year Farm Bill that reflects today’s agriculture.

Here’s a quick catch-up so you know where this important piece of legislation stands:
✅ House Ag Committee → DONE
🔄 House Floor Vote → IN PROCESS
⏳ Senate Consideration & Conference → NEXT

04/27/2026

Tomorrow is the LAST DAY to order your freezer meals for the spring and help Ag in the Classroom in the process! Give us a call at 217-465-8511 and place your order for your family today!