Mark Tuttle, Somonauk farmer, was re-elected District 1 Illinois Farm Bureau Director at the annual meeting of the state organization. Tuttle has served for two years and will begin his second term in January.
Katie Arndt of DeKalb participated in the Young Leaders Discussion Meet at the Illinois Farm Bureau Annual ...
Farmers have done it again. Local farmers dropped what they were doing to help a fellow farmer in need during harvest.
Mark Hawkins, a Kingston farmer, organized the harvest effort for his farm friend, Mike Hagemann, who was recently diagnosed with cancer. The farm crew harvested 450 acres of soybeans in ...
The Enchanted Valley Farm offers a wide selection of unique pumpkin varieties & more
In northern DeKalb County there’s a small pumpkin farm that provides fall’s finest crops – a unique assortment of pumpkins, gourds, squash, mums, Indian corn – and some good old fashioned family fun.
The Enchanted Valley Farm is ...
Paul Taylor naturally enjoys telling others about agriculture.
His deep roots in farming coupled with his communication skills and farm organization leadership have provided the platform for his advocacy efforts. As a matter of fact, he’s frequently called upon to tell agriculture’s story.
Paul has testified before Congress and interfaced with legislators, ...
Diehl Brothers Farm Together
Over half of the farmers today have a primary occupation other than farming.The U.S. Census of Agriculture shows 52% of American farmers have full-time jobs and farm part-time. Part-time farming means putting in long hours of farm labor around 9-to-5 jobs.The Diehl Brothers, whose farm is based ...
The Suddeth Family has been showing pigs since 1923
Joe Suddeth remembers his show days like it was yesterday.The thrill of following his black and white belted pigs into the show ring was the highlight of his youth. His daily work of raising pigs at his Shabbona farm and picking the ...
Pollinator Habitats gain popularity in county
There’s a growing trend for pollinator habitats in rural DeKalb County. Landowners are turning some of their corn acres into pollinator habitat as part of the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP).Nearly 9% or about 454 acres of the CRP acres are enrolled in the Pollinator Habitat ...
An inside look at trends which impact the dairy industry during June Dairy Month
Dairy producers have a deep commitment to taking care of their animals and play a vital role in providing sustainably produced foods. Understanding consumer and market trends not only helps dairy farmers understand what is driving today’s ...
Farmers impart years of experience in county organization.
The newly elected DeKalb County Farm Bureau leadership team provides a prominent level of experience and commitment to the organization. The four farmers average nearly two decades of Farm Bureau leadership.
Newly elected leaders of the DeKalb County Farm Bureau are officers: (from left) ...
Mark Tuttle turned the Farm Bureau gavel over to Steve Bemis on March 29 after having served for nine years as DeKalb County Farm Bureau president.
“I have been honored to be president,” said the outgoing leader. “DeKalb County Farm Bureau is one of the strongest, greatest boards I’ve been a ...
