March 28th, 2022
Does your soil need a nutrient boost before you plant those veggies in your garden? Can you improve your lawn with some added fertility to have a healthier looking yard?
Soil fertility is important for growing a nice garden and lawn. You can improve the health of your soil by having ...read more
March 14th, 2022
Farm Bureau Foundation will award up to 31 scholarships in 2022
Need some cash for college? Consider applying for DeKalb County Farm Bureau Foundation Scholarships.
A variety of college scholarships are offered to students of Farm Bureau families through the Farm Bureau Foundation. Scholarships are available for students in fields such as ...read more
February 21st, 2022
Farm Bureau is partnering with Kishwaukee Family YMCA to offer members 20% off all YMCA membership types and 50% off the joining fee.
Membership includes free group exercise classes such as Zumba, Group Power, Spin, Step, Boot Camp and more.
Discounted monthly membership rates for Farm Bureau members are $38.60 for ...read more
February 21st, 2022
Three local women who work at Maplehurst Farms, Inc. received DeKalb County Farm Bureau Scholarships. They share their stories and gratitude for having been awarded these scholarships in the past.
Kristin Hoffman
I grew up in Kingston on a grain and livestock farm. I attended Hiawatha in Kirkland from elementary through high ...read more
January 19th, 2022
High School Seniors may soon apply for college scholarships
Starting Feb. 1, high school seniors can apply for the DeKalb County Farm Bureau Foundation Senior Scholarships.
The Foundation will grant scholarships to deserving high school seniors pursuing a college education in any field of study. High school seniors who will be attending ...read more
November 15th, 2021
Get your 2022 calendar
Stop by the Farm Bureau office and pick up a free 2022 DeKalb County Farm Bureau wall calendar.
Choose between a calendar which features an assortment of “Barns” or the “Antique Tractors” calendar showcasing several vintage tractors, while supplies last.
Farm Bureau members are limited to one calendar per ...read more
November 15th, 2021
Looking for a gift idea? Give a child our Farm Matching Game.
DeKalb County Farm Bureau’s Farm Matching Game is available to purchase at the Farm Bureau office.Similar to a memory card game, this game features all DeKalb County farm images like farm structures, animals, crops and so much more. The ...read more
November 11th, 2021
They were that farm couple. Who worked together side-by-side on their family farm. Their entire married life.
Leonard and Vivian Nelson were their own farm team – planting and harvesting their crops and raising livestock – for more than 65 years. Vivian particularly enjoyed the fall harvest as she drove the ...read more
August 23rd, 2021
Lawn and Garden Soil Testing - NEW
Lawn and Garden Soil Testing is now available at Farm Bureau.Why test your soil? A soil test lets you catch nutrient deficiencies before they progress that far. Besides indicating nutrient deficiencies, a soil test can also provide information on soil acidity, the percentage of ...read more