There was a heightened level of excitement at this year’s National FFA Convention with the Garth Brooks concert and visit by President Trump. Then add top awards to the mix and you have one great convention!
Six local students garnered the top award, the American FFA Degree, at this year’s National ...
Thanks to the generosity of individuals, families, businesses and organizations, the DeKalb County Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture has expanded its scholarship program.
Donations to the Foundation’s Scholarship Fund over the past four years generated enough income to award another college scholarship.
Some donations were provided by members whose families had previously ...
DeKalb County 4-H Fair 2018
Madelynn Swanson, Genoa Prairie Gems, showed the top chicken, winning Poultry of Show at the 4-H Fair.
Lewis Anderson of Somonauk Haymakers created this blue ribbon flower arrangement displayed in a toy farm wagon for the General Projects Show.
The breeding heifer class was judged by Bodee Schlipf ...
Be careful. Be safe. Be cognizant of hazards on farms.
Safety messages resonated throughout Farm Safety Camp as young children were made aware of the many hazards which exist on farms. DeKalb County Farm Bureau organized the camp for the benefit and safety of local children.
Farm Bureau’s day camp reached nearly ...
Local students receive State FFA Awards
Fourteen DeKalb County students earned their prestigious State FFA Degrees at this year’s 90th Illinois FFA State Convention. Chapters received many additional accolades at the convention held in Springfield, June 12-14. Farm Bureau congratulates local members, chapters, and advisors on their accomplishments.
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Grace Gehrke of DeKalb ...
