Check out the latest updates from Grundy County Farm Bureau!
Foundation Scholarship Applications
Now Available! 

Last year the Grundy County Farm Bureau Foundation awarded $8,000 to children of Farm Bureau members in Grundy County. Scholarship applications are now available and are due back by March 31st to the Grundy County Farm Bureau office. Applications can be found  on our website or can be picked up at the Grundy County Farm Bureau office. 
Upcoming Events
 
Veterinary Feed Directive Meeting 

Space is still available for our VFD Informational Meeting on February 15th in the cafeteria of the Dwight High School. Grundy County Farm Bureau is teaming up with Livingston County Farm Bureau to present this event. Dr. Al Whitman, owner of Whitman Vet Clinic in Piper City will present the program beginning at 6:30. For more information and to register contact our office at 815-942-6400. 


2017 Draw Down 

The date is set for the 8th Annual Grundy County Friends and Grundy County Farm Bureau Foundation Draw Down! Join us March 25th for food, fun, and to support great programs in Grundy County. 

The Gardner American Legion will once again serve as the location of our annual draw down. Festivities will begin at 5 pm with dinner and soon after the drawing will begin. 

If you have any questions, auction items you would like to donate, or to reserve a ticket contact the Grundy County Farm Bureau at 815.942.6400 or stop in. 

Sponsorship Form

The Governmental Affairs Leadership Conference is March 1st & 2nd at the Prairie Capitol Convention Center. Special room rates are available through Feb 7th. 
Registration is open now! www.ilfb.org/galc17 

Summer Ag Institute 
Know a teacher looking for grad credit or continuing education credits?
       This coming summer we will be hosting a Summer Ag Institute 2 July 11th-14th. This second level in our course will be open to those who have completed level one and also those who are new to the program. Level 2 will focus on food and how our food gets from the farm to the consumer. If you are a teacher and would like to be part of this great opportunity to earn graduate level or continuing education credits contact Yvonne or Victoria at 815.942.6400 or [email protected]. Check out the full program brochure  here.
       
Check out all our available resources, including smart-board ready Ag Mags, here. 

Membership Discount Spotlight! 

EyeBenefits

 
Farm Bureau members get Up To 30% Off Eye Glasses With EyeBenefits
There are no forms or claims to fill out. With EyeBenefits, you and your family can purchase eyewear up to 30% off regular retail prices. Your membership also means:
  • Discount begins immediately
  • Includes entire family
No restrictions on styles or number of purchases

Check out all our local discounts here. 

Know of a local bussiness that would like to join our list of local discounts? Call or Email the Grundy County Farm Bureau at 815.942.6400 or [email protected].  

Local Events

Kendall-Grundy Beef Association Banquet 
Tickets are now available for the 2017 Kendall-Grundy Beef Dinner. March 4th at Jennifer's Garden in Morris. Contact your local Beef Rep for tickets. 

 

Farm Bill Working Session 
With Congress planning farm bill field hearings in the coming months, Illinois Farm Bureau members need to get their ideas into the mix and provide policy direction. The next local sessions will be  February 15th:
10:30am: Gilman, Ford-Iroquois County Farm Bureau
5pm: Ottawa, LaSalle County Farm Bureau
Contact the Grundy County Farm Bureau to register. 


Grundy County Farm Bureau 
815.942.6400

Officers: Directors:
President-Steve Kodat Brent Baker
V. President- Bob Johnson Cash Biros 
Secretary- Tammy Halterman  Pat Carey
Treasurer- Sara Mitchell  John D'Arcy

Frank Halpin
Staff:  Scott Halpin
Manager- Victoria Wax Howard Huntley 
Administrative Assistant- Kathy Wise   Nick Schaefer
Ag Literacy Coordinator- Yvonne Foss