Peoria County Farm Bureau

06/08/2026

This fungicide meeting provides detailed information on application methods, optimal timing, and the benefits of effective fungal disease management. Perfect for ensuring healthy crops and maximizing yield potential.

Join us with
Rhett Stolte, GROWMARK, Inc.,
Technical Agronomist

Seth Scarcliff, Ag-Land FS
Crop Specialist from Hanna City

Ashlee Dye, Precision Laboratories
Sales Manager

RSVP TODAY using the link in the comment or call the office 309.686.7070

06/04/2026

It's that time of the month be sure to check our the latest episode of the Cultivate & Connect Podcast with guest Kristi Smith.

From Projects to Purpose: The Power of 4-H with Kristi Smith.
In this episode of the Cultivate and Connect Podcast, host Charlie Hensley sits down with Kristi Smith, the Peoria County 4-H Youth Development Program Coordinator with Illinois Extension, to explore how 4-H helps young people grow as leaders, communicators, and future agricultural advocates. Drawing on Kristi Smith’s lifelong 4-H experience from member to volunteer to coordinator. The conversation highlights how hands-on learning, livestock projects, judging teams, and opportunities to try new things can build confidence, life skills, and lasting connections for youth both on and off the farm. Tune in for an inspiring discussion about the role 4-H plays in strengthening agricultural education, community engagement, and the next generation of leaders.

Be sure to listen on all streaming platforms or watch the video on YouTube! Use the link in the comments

06/04/2026

Illinois Farm Bureau is partnering with COUNTRY to celebrate agriculture at the Tailgate N’ Tallboys music festival, taking place June 18–21 at the Interstate Center in Bloomington.

This year’s lineup features Zach Top, Treaty Oak Revival, Jesse Murph, The Red Clay Strays, and many other artists.

Peoria County Farm Bureau Members – contact our office for a special discount code to use when purchasing tickets online (not valid on previously purchased tickets). (309) 686-7070

06/04/2026

Check out this feature story on our Board President Cheryl Walsh. We are proud to have her leadership and dedication as a part of our organization.

The Walsh family farm is a 4th-generation farm growing corn, soybeans, and hay and raising beef cattle and pigs. Rooted in traditions passed down since the 1930s, the Walsh family continues to farm with care while helping more than 250 classrooms learn where their food comes from.

Read more about the Walsh family at the link.🔗
https://bit.ly/47GUdGZ

06/03/2026

We want to hear from you! On June 16th from 6-7 pm, you will have the opportunity to be able to help refine Peoria County’s Comprehensive Plans' vision, goals, and key recommendations. If you are unable to attend this event, you can take the online survey using the link in the comments.

06/02/2026

Nothing brings people together quite like baseball!⚾️

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Annual Cardinals vs. Cubs bus trip. We enjoyed a great game, good conversations, and a fun night spent at Busch Stadium!

05/29/2026

Today we celebrated an exciting new chapter with the groundbreaking of our future Peoria County Farm Bureau building!

Our new facility will include an office space with 8 offices, a conference room, and a small kitchen area. Attached to the office will be our event space with concrete flooring, heating, and air conditioning. This space will be available year round for our members to rent for family, business, or social gatherings. We will host our Farm Bureau events, programs, and even annual meeting in this space. We invite all of our Peoria County 4-H clubs to utilize this space for meetings, classes, and projects. Local FFA groups will also have the opportunity to use this facility for their events, CDE’s, and more.

We’re grateful for everyone who joined us to celebrate this milestone and the continued growth of our agricultural community. Here’s to building a space that will serve, support, and strengthen local farmers and families for years to come.

05/28/2026

The Peoria County Farm Bureau office at 1716 N University St. Peoria, IL will be CLOSED from 8:30a - 12p tomorrow, May 29, 2026, for our Groundbreaking Ceremony.

Be sure to join us at 10a at the Farm Bureau Park, just off the I-74 Kickapoo-Edwards exit for our Groundbreaking Ceremony! Refreshments will be provided.

05/28/2026

Did you know that one hamburger can provide you with almost 50% of your daily protein intake? Happy National Hamburger Day!

05/27/2026

As we wrap up National Beef Month we want to highlight the importance of cattle in Peoria County. In Peoria County, 150 farms raising 8,874 cattle generate $6.8M in sales that fuel the local economy.