Our Mission
Be a voice for agriculture by providing leadership and services that enhance the quality of life in Whiteside County.
Be a voice for agriculture by providing leadership and services that enhance the quality of life in Whiteside County.
Events & News
Foundation, Young Leaders Donate to Morrison FFA
This fall, the Morrison school district re-implemented high school agriculture education. Under the direction of Buddy Haas, the program has had an active first semester. To assist the Morrison FFA chapter send its officers to the national FFA Convention, the Whiteside County Farm Bureau Foundation and Whiteside County Farm Bureau’s Young Leaders each donated $500 to help offset trip expenses. Pictured with Morrison FFA officers and members are (left) Doug Kuehl, President of the Foundation board of directors, and Jeremey Geerts, Chair of the Young Leaders.
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FOUNDATION NEWS
SCHOLARSHIPS
The Whiteside County Farm Bureau® Foundation is pleased to announce the 201 scholarship program for area students majoring in a field of agriculture. The Foundation is offering the following scholarships:
https://form.jotform.com/82604098889978 The application deadline is February 28, 2019. SUMMER INTERNSHIPS
The Whiteside County Farm Bureau® Foundation is funding up to three summer internship positions to assist in the coordination of the Foundation’s summer 2019 Agriculture in the Classroom (AITC) programs. AITC is an educational program designed to educate students of all ages on agriculture’s role in society. The internship is open to high seniors graduating in the spring of 2019 and current college students. Preference will be given to applicants from Whiteside County who have a farm background and/or are studying an agriculture- or communications-related field. Additional internship information can be found by visiting the Foundation’s website, http://www.wcfbfoundation.org/summer-internship.html. The online application can be found at https://form.jotform.com/83032140044945. The application deadline is March 15, 2019. Over the Road Information All Farmers Needs to Know
Kevin Rund, Senior Director of Local Government for Illinois Farm Bureau, has updated the Motor Vehicle Rules for Illinois Farmers booklet. You can download the complete booklet by clicking on the image. 
OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT
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Scenes from the 2018 summer Farm Camps
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AITC Now On Facebook
Attention teachers! Whiteside County Agriculture in the Classroom is now on Facebook. Get updates on programs, grants and resources available for use in your classroom. |
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Illinois Farm Bureau NewsIllinois Agricultural Association, 1701 Towanda Ave., Bloomington, IL 61701
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