Menard County Farm Bureau

11/03/2026

Today's the day!

Haven't cast your vote yet? Take a moment to step away from your work head to the polls. There's still time to VOTE in the 2026 General Election.
📍 Need to find your polling place or check what's on your ballot? Resources below 👇

10/31/2026

Happy Halloween! 🎃

10/26/2026

Happy National Pumpkin Day! 🎃

Did you know Illinois is the nation's leading pumpkin-producing state? In 2025, Illinois farmers harvested approximately 533 million pounds of pumpkins!

Some of Illinois' top pumpkin-producing counties include Tazewell, Kankakee, and Mason County!

Are you carving, baking, or visiting a local pumpkin patch? Share your pumpkins with us in the comments!

10/23/2026

10/21/2026

The IFB Advantage is what sets our organization apart. It's the value members receive through Illinois Farm Bureau and county Farm Bureaus, built on three pillars:

Impactful advocacy that gives members a voice at every level of government

Trusted information that helps them make informed decisions

Meaningful development that supports their personal and professional growth

Learn more about the IFB Advantage here!

https://www.ilfb.org/advantage

10/19/2026

Happy Membership Monday!

Take advantage of one of these local business discounts today! 🍦👕🍔

10/12/2026

Congrats Macie!

The Illinois Farm Bureau Actively Engaged Student of Month for October is Macie Willis. The honor is sponsored by IAA Credit Union.

The Greenview High School senior tells Jim Taylor of the RFD Radio Network she loves her small school roots. With just 61 high schoolers, Willis says that's allowed her to engage with many different communities.

"So many sports, clubs and organizations are provided, and it opens up so many doors and opportunities," she says. "I always have the mindset that if I’m going to do something I might as well do it all the way."

And the Menard County teen does *a lot,* serving as 4-H Teen Teacher, Greenview FFA chapter president, National Honor Society member and three-sport athlete.

Read her full story and hear her interview on the RFD Radio Network at the link below 👇

10/12/2026

UPDATE: New State Guidance on Dyed Diesel Relief

The Illinois Department of Revenue has issued new guidance on temporary dyed diesel penalty relief for farming and agricultural purposes in Illinois. If you're planning to use dyed diesel in on-road vehicles, it's important to understand the requirements, especially what records you need to keep to qualify for penalty relief.

Read the latest guidance in the FarmWeekNow article linked in the comments. We'll continue to share updates as more information becomes available.

10/12/2026

Happy National Farmers Day! 🌾

Today we’re proud to recognize the farmers here in Menard County & around the state who work every day to provide for our families, support our local economy, and keep agriculture moving forward.

From the food on our tables to the materials we use every day, so much starts on the farm. We’re grateful for the hard work, dedication, and commitment of our local farm families!