Adams County Farm Bureau

09/07/2026

LABOR DAY OFFICE CLOSURE

Our office will be closed today, Monday, September 7th in observance of Labor Day.

We hope everyone had a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend! ☀️

We’ll be back in the office and ready to go tomorrow, Tuesday, September 8th at 8:00 AM!

Have a great Labor Day! ❤️🤍💙

09/04/2026

🥩 In honor of National Food Bank Day, we’re highlighting a program that means a lot to us! ❤️

Through the Adams County Farm Bureau Foundation Meat Donation Program, local Farm Bureau members have the opportunity to donate a livestock animal, and our Foundation covers the processing costs. Once processed, the meat is donated to a local food pantry of their choosing right here in Adams County.

It’s a simple idea with a BIG impact: locally raised livestock, processed locally, and helping provide locally grown meat to families in our own community. 🐖🐄🥩

We’re incredibly thankful for the members who donate livestock, the local processors who help make this program possible, and the food pantries who get this meat into the hands of those who need it most.

This is what happens when our agricultural community comes together to take care of our community. ❤️🌾

09/02/2026

‼️Take Action Now‼️

🚨TAKE ACTION: Protect American Beef Production 🚨

(ACTION REQUEST LINK IN COMMENTS)

Illinois Farm Bureau and Illinois Beef Association are asking you to urge Congress and the White House to protect American beef production.

An additional 660 million pounds of foreign beef is set to enter the U.S. over just 90 days at prices 25% below market value, undercutting producers.

Now is not the time. Farmers need long-term market stability, allowing producers to rebuild the U.S. cattle herd, increase American beef production and ensure consumers have access to a safe, abundant and affordable food supply.

09/02/2026

📣 Did you know advertising in our monthly newspaper is super easy?!

Want to get your business, event, or organization in front of our readers? We have 3 affordable ad sizes to choose from:

📰 3" x 4" — $30/month
📰 4" x 5" — $50/month
📰 6" x 8" — $80/month

It’s simple! Just email [email protected] or call 217-222-7305 and give us the ad you’d like to advertise. We’ll take it from there!

📌 Please note: These are paid display ads and are different from the classified ads in the back of the paper, which are free for Adams County Farm Bureau members.

Support local advertising and help get your business or organization noticed! 🌾

09/01/2026

🌱 Calling all outstanding Illinois agriculture students! 🌱

Do you know a student doing something AMAZING in ag? We want to help get their story in front of Farm Bureau members from across Illinois!

The Illinois Farm Bureau Annual Meeting is hosting its first-ever Student Showcase December 12–13, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency Chicago. Students are invited to showcase projects such as:

🐄 Supervised Agricultural Experiences (SAEs)
🔬 Agriscience research
💡 Entrepreneurship ventures
🌟 Leadership & advocacy
🤝 Community impact projects
…and more!

Selected students will receive complimentary Annual Meeting registration, hotel accommodations, exhibit booth space, and eligibility for monetary awards!

If you know a student who would be a great fit, encourage them to apply and share this opportunity with your local FFA advisors, ag teachers, 4-H leaders, Extension staff and families.

📅 Application deadline: September 15, 2026
📣 Students will be notified by October 1.

👉 Apply here: https://bit.ly/YouthExhibitHall

Help us shine a spotlight on the innovation, leadership and talent of Illinois agriculture’s next generation! 🌾

If you have any questions, reach out to Annabelle at [email protected] or call 217-222-7305.

08/28/2026

🐷 FUN FACT FRIDAY! 🐷

Did you know Adams County is home to a pretty impressive hog industry?

According to the 2022 Census of Agriculture, 181,715 hogs were raised on 36 farms in Adams County, generating $81.8 million in hog sales! 🤯

That’s a BIG impact from our local hog farmers! Agriculture continues to play an important role in our community and our local economy. 🌽🐖

08/27/2026

🍂✨ RESIN TRAY WORKSHOP! ✨🍂

Join us for a fun evening of creativity with One Knotty Maker! You’ll create your very own resin tray and take it home with you. Everything you need is included!

📅 September 15
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Adams County Farm Bureau Basement

💲 Members: $20
💲 Non-Members: $50

⚠️ Limited to just 30 participants! Spots are sure to fill quickly, so don’t wait!

👉 RSVP by filling out the Google Form:
https://forms.gle/3BRm6LMCzPZHwAW89

Come make a beautiful tray, have some fun, and enjoy a night with fellow community members! ❤️

08/24/2026

Jillian Shaffer is doing GREAT things with her 4-H project!! We are proud of her and glad the Foundation could help out financially through our 4-H grant program! 🍀❤️

Contact our office for the grant application!

08/21/2026

The Community Foundation is AWESOME! 🎉

This summer, the Adams County Farm Bureau Foundation has been fortunate to receive TWO grants from the Community Foundation, and we are incredibly grateful for their support of agriculture and our community!

🚜 AgForward Grant: Made possible through the Bob W. Richter Endowment for Agricultural Education and the Compeer Financial Rural Collaboration Project, this grant will allow us to purchase two new pedal tractors and a new sled to replace the ones we have used for more than 15 years! These are used at the Adams County Fair, Farmer Appreciation Picnic, Mendon Fall Festival, Adams-Brown Old Settlers Picnic, and many other community events. We can’t wait to put the new equipment to work!

🥩 Grant Program Cycle: Made possible through the Grace United Methodist Church of Quincy Fund, this grant will help us expand our budget for our meat donation program. This program helps provide locally raised pork and beef to area food pantries and families in need right here in our community.

A HUGE THANK YOU to the Community Foundation for investing in the Adams County Farm Bureau Foundation and supporting the programs that make a difference in our community! We are so thankful for partners who believe in what we are doing! ❤️🌾

08/19/2026

🎉 Thank You, Adams County! 🎉

A BIG thank you to everyone who joined us for our Farmer Appreciation Picnic last Thursday! We were excited to have roughly 650 members come out and enjoy the evening with us! We truly appreciate each and every one of you. ❤️

We enjoyed some delicious food from the Adams County Cattle Association and Boki's Kitchen, and the kids had a blast showing off their skills in the pedal tractor pull! 🚜

We also drew our raffle winners! Congratulations to:
🖤 Blackstone Griddle: Richie Holtschlag
🚜 Set of Titan Tires: Tim Finlay
🎁 Niemann’s Gift Card: Ann Vogal
🥩 Beef Bundle: Angela Lummer
🐖 Pork Bundle: Jane Dedert
🎯 Gun: Jason Brigman

Thank you to everyone who purchased a raffle ticket! Your support helps us give back to our community through Ag in the Classroom, high school and college scholarships, and 4-H grants. We are grateful for your continued support of the Adams County Farm Bureau Foundation and the programs that make a difference right here in Adams County!

We had a great evening celebrating our members and the agriculture community. Thank you for making our Farmer Appreciation Picnic such a success! 🌽🐄🚜