Adams County Farm Bureau

09/16/2026

🚜🌽 Harvest season is upon us! 🌽🚜

As farmers and farm equipment head out on the roads, it’s important for everyone to do their part to share the road safely. Slow-moving farm equipment can take up more space and may travel much slower than other vehicles.

Remember to:
✅ Stay alert
🚜 Watch for slow-moving vehicles
⏳ Be patient
🐢 Slow down
↔️ Maintain a safe following distance
⚠️ Pass with caution
🛣️ Share the road safely

Let’s all work together to make this harvest season a safe one for our farmers and our community! 🌾

09/15/2026

📅 Ready or not, 2027 is just a few short months away! 🌾🚜

Our Barn & Tractor Calendars are back! 🎉 Stop by our office and pick yours up while supplies last!

They’re the perfect way to keep your 2027 calendar organized while enjoying a little agriculture all year long. 🌽🐄

09/11/2026

🌱 FUN FACT FRIDAY! 🌱

Did you know Adams County has a pretty impressive specialty crop industry?

According to the 2022 Census of Agriculture, specialty crops brought in $6 MILLION in sales right here in Adams County! 🎃🧄🌽

From pumpkins and vegetables to other specialty crops, our local farmers grow more than just corn and soybeans! These crops add another important piece to the diverse agriculture industry we have right here in Adams County. 🚜🌱

09/09/2026

🌪️ Severe weather can change a community in minutes. Are we prepared?

The tornadoes and severe storms we’ve experienced this year are an important reminder that preparedness starts before the storm hits. It’s about planning ahead, communicating effectively, and working together to help our communities respond and recover.

This fall, join the Illinois Climate Stewards Course! 🌱🌎

This four-part course will help you:
✔️ Learn about climate impacts and severe weather
✔️ Build skills for communicating about climate and preparedness
✔️ Connect with local leaders and others interested in community preparedness
✔️ Explore ways we can work together to build stronger, more prepared communities

📅 Dates: October 14, 21 & 28 and November 4
📍 Location: Illinois Extension Office, Quincy
💲 Course Fee: $80 standard fee
👉 Register at go.illinois.edu/climatequincy

We hope to see you there!

09/08/2026

1 week until our workshop! We have 10 stops left! Sign up today ❤️🌺

🍂✨ 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! ❤️

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.