What we do
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Advocate
Your Farm Bureau is an advocate for agriculture, farm families and farmland owners both locally and nationally. DeWitt County Farm Bureau is working to build solid relationships with our elected officials that will positively impact decision-making. |
Inform and Educate
Farm Bureau membership provides you with news, market information, and local updates to keep you in the know. We also offer resources and training on today's hot-button ag issues. We also provide agriculture education to the community and local youth. |
Provide Opportunity
Your Farm Bureau membership opens up opportunities to connect with other farmers and ag professionals, expanding your leadership skills and personal or professional network. |
Announcements
Updated office hours:
8:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M., M-TH Closed to the Public Friday's
2023 DCFBF Scholarship SeasonIt's that time of year! Scholarship season is upon us! These scholarships are made possible by our wonderful membership donations and foundation events. Thanks to the support of our membership and to generous donors we are able to provide funding opportunities to the growing youth of our community.
This year our scholarships are due Monday, April 3rd at 11:59pm. High school students will have in-person interviews after school Wednesday, April 5th. Please feel free to reach out to us with any additional questions or concerns that you may have! Good luck to all and spread the good word! SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION LINK: https://form.jotform.com/220744696639166 |
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New Winter Office HoursSorry for any inconvenience that this may cause you. Please feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns that you may have! You can reach Manager, Grace at 217-935-2126, email: dewittcountymanager@gmail.com. Additionally, our Facebook and Website. Thank you for being understanding and THANK YOU for being our valued DeWitt County Farm Bureau Members!
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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!Everyone here at the DeWitt County Farm Bureau wishes you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Enjoy your time with your loved ones and thank you for being amazing members to the DeWitt County Farm Bureau🎄
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Epic Teacher Giveaway!
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Calling all DeWitt County!
Piatt and DeWitt County are excited to collaborate to host an EPIC Teacher Giveaway for all our amazing teachers in both counties! We are asking you, as our members to nominate your favorite teacher! Who is that special teacher who helped you become a stronger reader? Who was that one teacher who left a lasting impact on your life? We want to know and send them our EPIC Teacher Giveaway to show just a small token of our appreciation for everything that our teachers do that impact our lives and help us to become the best versions of ourselves! Nominations close on Monday, October 3rd, at noon. Winner will be announced that day with prize presentation to take place later that week! Let’s show our teachers some love, DeWitt County! NOMINATION LINK: |
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2022 Tractor Drive
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WHEN: Saturday, August 20th, 2022; Registration at 9:30 a.m., Parade at 3p.m., Drivers Meeting at 10;30 a.m.; Take-off at 12:00 noon.
WHERE: The route will begin and end near the Waynesville Legion in Waynesville, IL and will travel along the country side. WHO: Drivers ages 16 & up with valid drivers' license. ATVs are welcome as well! MUST DRIVE AT LEAST 10 MPH. COST: Cost for the drive is $35, which includes dinner and rest-stop snacks for driver. Extra dinner tickets for riders (which are allowed with proper seating only) may be purchased on-site. Drivers' entry also includes a souvenir photo. WHY: Proceeds fund the Foundation's Tractor Drive Scholarship. The Foundation supports the future of our local agriculture industry by assisting students studying agriculture or ag-related trade. For the scholarship, first preference is given to DeWitt County students studying mechanics, welding, electrical and other trades. If no candidate meeting such criteria is available, students studying a general agriculture field are eligible. Interested candidates may apply in early spring 2022. |
2022 Tractor Drive Scholarship Recipient
Tractor Drive Route Map HERE:Click "Download File" Below to print the Tractor Drive Route map!
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ONLINE REGISTRATION FORM:
Click "Download File" Below to print and fill out registration form.
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2022 Golf Outing is here!
Click the link above to download and print the registration form and sign up today as a hole sponsor or sign up a team! We would love to have you join us for our 2022 DeWitt County Farm Bureau Foundation Golf Outing! Please mail your registration forms to the DeWitt County Farm Bureau Office! Can't wait to see everyone soon!
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2022 DeWitt County Farm Bureau Foundation Scholarship Recipients!
Thank you to all the donors who make scholarships like these possible. It is because of your generous donations and thoughtful gifts that allow our foundation the ability to award our students in DeWitt County with scholarships for them to use towards their continued education in the agriculture field. If you are interested in donating to the DeWitt County Farm Bureau Foundation, please contact us. We can help you honor your loved one while making a difference in a students life.
2022 Scholarships Are Now Open!Hey all DeWitt County graduating high school seniors and current college students pursuing a degree in agriculture, the moment is here...scholarships are LIVE! Your applications are due APRIL 1, 2022 by 11:59 p.m. Please call or email the DCFB office with any questions or concerns.
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Learn Together, Grow Together Book Club Ok all my readers, the moment has come that we have been waiting for! The Vespasian Warner Public Library and the DeWitt County Farm Bureau are so excited to announce the Learn Together, Grow Together Book Club! This collaboration is in conjunction with the Illinois Farm Bureau in the hopes to increase our consumer engagement within DeWitt County! In this post you will find the link to a sign up form for the Learn Together, Grow Together Book Club! You can find additional information in the flyer!
Sign-up Form: https://docs.google.com/.../1Q9hrE2mqEYKIUB0uIHESN3M.../edit |
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Anhydrous Ammonia Certified Grower Training
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EPIC Teacher Giveaway!
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Calling all DeWitt County!
Piatt and DeWitt County are excited to collaborate to host an EPIC Teacher Giveaway for all our amazing teachers in both counties! We are asking you, as our members to nominate your favorite teacher! Who is that special teacher who helped you become a stronger reader? Who was that one teacher who left a lasting impact on your life? We want to know and send them our EPIC Teacher Giveaway to show just a small token of our appreciation for everything that our teachers do that impact our lives and help us to become the best versions of ourselves! Nominations close on Monday, December 20th at noon. Winner will be announced that day with prize presentation to take place later that week! Let’s show our teachers some love, DeWitt County! Nomination Link: https://forms.gle/FRbLGkfQeYVbrTYSA |
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THEY ARE FIANLLY HERE!
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The 2022 Land Atlas and Plat Books for DeWitt County are available at the DeWitt County Farm Bureau Office! They cost $25 for Farm Bureau members and $30 for nonmembers. The 2020 plat books are now at a reduced price of $25 for both members and nonmembers.
Our adorable cover photo was captured by Isabelle Arnold who participated in our photo contest! We can't wait to see you in our office soon to get your books! |
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LET'S GIVE A WARM WELCOME TO...
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Heather Berbaum!
Dewitt and Piatt County's newly shared Ag in the Classroom Coordinator! We are so excited to welcome her onto our team and look forward to all the fabulous additions and lessons she will provide to our students in our community! We are so excited to watch our Ag in the Classroom program flourish into what we always hoped it would be! Here is a word from Heather our NEW Ag in the Classroom Coordinator: "My name is Heather Berbaum and I am so excited to be the new Ag in the Classroom coordinator! A little bit about myself: I grew up on a grain and hog farm in Livingston County and graduated from the Ag Business program at Parkland in 2008. After graduation I worked for several years in sweet corn research at IFSI. In the last few years I have been helping out on my husband's family farm and have been raising our own little farm kids. I live on a farm in rural Champaign with my husband, Jim, and our 3 children. I am looking forward to sharing my love of agriculture to the next generation! A letter from your new DeWitt County Farm Bureau Manager-
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