Pope-Hardin Farm Bureau

04/17/2026

Join University of Illinois Extension educators as they team up with area farmers to provide four monthly evening meetings to highlight and demonstrate diverse farming enterprises across southern Illinois. The series will provide participants an opportunity to experience different types of production and marketing practices utilized by southern Illinois producers. Learn more and register at go.illinois.edu/2026twilightseries.

03/23/2026

Join Extension Educator Robin Ridgley as she presents Weathering the Storm, a workshop taking place at Southeastern Illinois College, Harrisburg, Building G – Room 120 on March 24 from 6 – 8 p.m.

This workshop for agricultural producers and all community members helps you identify and manage stressors in your life and provides resources to help when you feel distressed.

Register for the workshop and learn more at go.illinois.edu/weatheringthestorm

This program is presented through a partnership between Illinois Extension, Southeastern Illinois College, Illinois Small Business Development Council, and the U.S. Small Business Administration.

03/23/2026

03/18/2026

03/17/2026

Please go vote!!!

Today is the day—Primary Election Day! Get out and cast your ballot. ✅

Need information on polling places near you? Want to learn where candidates stand on agriculture? Find all you need in the comments below.

03/12/2026

ACTIVATOR Trustees have endorsed Paul Jacobs for Illinois State Senate 59th District. Don't forget to cast your ballot on or before March 17th!

03/06/2026

UPDATE: Thank you to all who completed the call to action. Your advocacy continues to make a difference for agriculture in Illinois and across the country. Stay tuned for updates as the Farm Bill moves through the legislative process.

President Nelson shared the following statement after the committee's passage:

“Illinois Farm Bureau is extremely pleased to see the House Agriculture Committee’s passage of the 2026 farm bill and thank members of the Illinois Congressional delegation for their continued support,” said IFB President Philip Nelson. "Farmers have been without the certainty of a new farm bill since it first expired in 2023, operating under a bill passed in 2018 that is not reflective of today’s world. This bill will provide much needed certainty to Illinois farmers. It will also help all Illinois families by providing access to nutrition, advancing conservation efforts and spurring innovation through agricultural research.”

Nelson added, “We look forward to the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate passing the bill and getting this critical piece of legislation to President Trump’s desk for his signature.”

03/03/2026

Remitter services are temporarily unavailable at our office. We apologize for the inconvenience! Please visit your nearest Secretary of State Office for help!

02/18/2026

02/09/2026

It's never too early to start planning your garden! Bookmark or download these quick guides for when to plant outside in Illinois.

Generally, plan to plant two weeks earlier for southern Illinois and two weeks later for northern Illinois.

🔗 Explore plant zones, frost dates, and more at https://go.illinois.edu/WhenToPlant

🔗 Download a print-friendly chart at https://go.illinois.edu/WhenToPlantGuide

🔗 Descarga una guía imprimible para cada región en https://go.illinois.edu/CuandoSembrar

Gardening questions? Connect with local Extension experts near you at https://go.illinois.edu/ExtensionOffice.